I bought the Fusion from SXPro the day it came out.. I’ve never regretted it, still use it on every mix I do.. When you us use the SSL MB Comp side chained to it, fantastic controlled energy!
Fusion bought from the guys at KMRaudio I added The Bus plus tbf Fusion is a can’t do without considering I have the big six , SSL have really come good lately great products great understanding of the market , come on Neve get your act together
As with any analogue outboard gear, you can't run an offline bounce as the audio won't be run through the Fusion. As such you do need to print the recording in real time. Cubase has an option to "ping" the outboard to measure the latency of the round trip and compensate for it. You can search for "cubase external fx delay compensation" for further info on this.
@@sxproaudio Thnks for answer. For example, should it be necessary to export the vocal process as a wave file and transfer it back to the project in a separate channel, as you did here?
@ Not at all, that’s not what I did here. The audio is run in real time from a single output of my audio interface, into the Fusion, then back to an input of my interface. In Logic I’m using the i/o plugin to send and receive the audio on the track the audio is on, not bouncing through to another track. I run all my analogue gear in real time until the mix is done then perform one bounce to capture it all in one go.
Excellent video, I definitely did not know that there was an alternative mode to the comp section. I liked everything the Fusion added to the final mix except when you cranked up "SPACE", it seemed to give the acoustic guitars and bass drum a lot of mud. Did you like it as it was or would you have polished it later with another EQ?
There is something of a low-mid "boost" when using the space. When I do these videos I tend to go a touch too far to help accentuate the features over a UA-cam video. In practice, I tend to mix somewhat more subtle and probably wouldn't go this far in the actual mix.
Yes absolutely, you would simply bounce the audio through and record the treated sound, then re-use the Fusion on another track or on the mix bus. Or you can buy a few Fusions and use them all at once....!
I have Fusion, but never use vintage drive, because of the noise , unfortunately the noise is different in two channels and this is annoying, I sent two times to my official dealer of SSL and he said it’s normal for analog equipment, but it’s not. What Do you think about it?
As you can see in our video we are using LOADS of the vintage drive because its sounds brilliant. If yours doesn’t, it must be faulty and it is absolutely not true that it’s “normal for analog equipment” to sound different in each channel especially in a stereo unit like the Fusion. There are a couple of examples of boutique analog gear on the market with slightly varying noise floors in the left/right channel but they should still work and match perfectly in the sonics respectively.
I've heard a Number of people complain about the noise in the VD circuit, just to reinforce what you're hearing. One friend of mine is a mastering engineer and pulled the whole unit from his rack declaring it unusable. I wonder if it was a 'batch' issue?
Sounds like a fault to me, our unit is crystal clear. It's possible, given the sheer number of units out there, that a few may have or develop a fault. SSL are fabulous at resolving these sorts of things so anyone with such issues should contact their dealer and get it taken care of.
I use the fusion also , i don’t have any noise problems , it s just the normal hardware drive noise and if you push more density then you have less noise , it s a pleasing noise nothing more , anyway mine is working perfectly fine.
Contrary to what you said you would do, you did not use the output control to adjust the level when bypassed. The knob stayed the same when the Fusion was engaged as when it was bypassed. What were you thinking? I very much like my Fusion but this video is pretty worthless when considered critically.
Firstly, I would only adjust the output if the overall processed signal is actually notably increased or decreased in volume. However, there are times when I wouldn't; as an example when making large boosts to the EQ, but when using compression this reduces the volume output also, meaning there is no or very little need to alter the output level. Secondly, i'm also not perfect. The video is designed to introduce some potentially new ideas to people who have a Fusion or possibly even inspire others to purchase one if they're on the fence about it. I believe I achieved my goal and judging by the overwhelming likes and positive feedback on the video, everyone else appears to think so too. If you found it worthless, then this video probably wasn't aimed at you and you are of course free to spend your time on other channels instead of this one.
The Fusion is one of the best selling, most positively received outboard units every year since it came out, so that is definitely not the case. I think this video proves it is a top-drawer addition to any studio.
I bought the Fusion from SXPro the day it came out.. I’ve never regretted it, still use it on every mix I do.. When you us use the SSL MB Comp side chained to it, fantastic controlled energy!
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Fusion bought from the guys at KMRaudio I added The Bus plus tbf Fusion is a can’t do without considering I have the big six , SSL have really come good lately great products great understanding of the market , come on Neve get your act together
Love the fusion. Nice video!
Thanks!
Great one ! Nice mixtool
I love mixing into my Fusion with my Successor and WA Bus compressors inserted! 👍🏾 🔥
Nice!!
Such a great video and store ! Love guys❤
Useful tutorial thanks. Inspired me to get a bit more creative on the Fusion.
The LMC on the Stereobus???
But it sounds quit good. I am surprised. I have to try that!
Wow. Sounded great on vocals.
It's a really well thought-out piece of gear, at a great price considering how much you can do with it!
Nice video. I am considering a mastering summing processor. Sounds nice. Also nicely presented. Thanks, Man.
Nice work Dale. Liking these videos man. Speak soon, Roop
Thanks Roop! 🙏
Thanks for sharing! Fusion is definitely a “future classic”
No doubt!
I use it exactly like the....sometime Sony the m/s insert by itself with my other chain....most def a classic unit !!!
Awesome!
More of these vids please, if anyone knows this stuff you guys do
I've been working hard and given you some more, go watch them! 🙏
Could you please do an in-depth video on the Bettermaker 2.0 Limiter? There isn't a good one anywhere on UA-cam. Thanks, and cheers!
We'll consider it!
I have a fusion. It’s great. Please make a video on that bettermaker limiter v2.0
We'll think about it ;)
I bought mine 1 year ago, It has turned into my Frank's Red Hot Sauce "I put that Sh*t on everything!"
Thanks for this. Now experimenting...
Thanks for the comment and I hope this was inspirational for you. Enjoy!
Dope! 🧐
Thanks 🔥
Do I need to print while recording to use this? Also, how can I listen without delay? Sound is delayed in cubase. Thanks
As with any analogue outboard gear, you can't run an offline bounce as the audio won't be run through the Fusion. As such you do need to print the recording in real time.
Cubase has an option to "ping" the outboard to measure the latency of the round trip and compensate for it. You can search for "cubase external fx delay compensation" for further info on this.
@@sxproaudio Thnks for answer.
For example, should it be necessary to export the vocal process as a wave file and transfer it back to the project in a separate channel, as you did here?
@ Not at all, that’s not what I did here. The audio is run in real time from a single output of my audio interface, into the Fusion, then back to an input of my interface. In Logic I’m using the i/o plugin to send and receive the audio on the track the audio is on, not bouncing through to another track. I run all my analogue gear in real time until the mix is done then perform one bounce to capture it all in one go.
Excellent video, I definitely did not know that there was an alternative mode to the comp section. I liked everything the Fusion added to the final mix except when you cranked up "SPACE", it seemed to give the acoustic guitars and bass drum a lot of mud. Did you like it as it was or would you have polished it later with another EQ?
There is something of a low-mid "boost" when using the space. When I do these videos I tend to go a touch too far to help accentuate the features over a UA-cam video. In practice, I tend to mix somewhat more subtle and probably wouldn't go this far in the actual mix.
Great review. Do you think fusion is a go to? or any other suggestions on same price range? thank you
@@PagalheoQuartoRecords its definitely a go-to unit and every studio can benefit from having one. Nothing else comes close at this price point!
Nice video. Fusion seems like the perfect machine for me since i record mostly digital. Do you recommend something else to pair?
Thank you!
You don't necessarily NEED something else, but something like the IGS Tubecore 3u would help give even more huge analog sounds!
Cool
Thanks! 🙏
Trouble with the vintage drive is that its noisy!
What about the Bettermaker Mastering Limiter 2.0. ? review.
We'll consider it ;)
If you use this on a few tracks, can you still use it on the master bus?
Yes absolutely, you would simply bounce the audio through and record the treated sound, then re-use the Fusion on another track or on the mix bus. Or you can buy a few Fusions and use them all at once....!
What is the machine placed on the Bettermaker，the red one，I want to konw
Focusrite Red 16Line
@@sxproaudio It`s very cheap
I have Fusion, but never use vintage drive, because of the noise , unfortunately the noise is different in two channels and this is annoying, I sent two times to my official dealer of SSL and he said it’s normal for analog equipment, but it’s not. What Do you think about it?
As you can see in our video we are using LOADS of the vintage drive because its sounds brilliant. If yours doesn’t, it must be faulty and it is absolutely not true that it’s “normal for analog equipment” to sound different in each channel especially in a stereo unit like the Fusion. There are a couple of examples of boutique analog gear on the market with slightly varying noise floors in the left/right channel but they should still work and match perfectly in the sonics respectively.
@@sxproaudio agree with you, but guys from SSL told the same, that is normal, so I just use this with out vintage drive:(
I've heard a Number of people complain about the noise in the VD circuit, just to reinforce what you're hearing.
One friend of mine is a mastering engineer and pulled the whole unit from his rack declaring it unusable.
I wonder if it was a 'batch' issue?
Sounds like a fault to me, our unit is crystal clear. It's possible, given the sheer number of units out there, that a few may have or develop a fault. SSL are fabulous at resolving these sorts of things so anyone with such issues should contact their dealer and get it taken care of.
I use the fusion also , i don’t have any noise problems , it s just the normal hardware drive noise and if you push more density then you have less noise , it s a pleasing noise nothing more , anyway mine is working perfectly fine.
Contrary to what you said you would do, you did not use the output control to adjust the level when bypassed. The knob stayed the same when the Fusion was engaged as when it was bypassed. What were you thinking? I very much like my Fusion but this video is pretty worthless when considered critically.
Firstly, I would only adjust the output if the overall processed signal is actually notably increased or decreased in volume. However, there are times when I wouldn't; as an example when making large boosts to the EQ, but when using compression this reduces the volume output also, meaning there is no or very little need to alter the output level.
Secondly, i'm also not perfect. The video is designed to introduce some potentially new ideas to people who have a Fusion or possibly even inspire others to purchase one if they're on the fence about it. I believe I achieved my goal and judging by the overwhelming likes and positive feedback on the video, everyone else appears to think so too. If you found it worthless, then this video probably wasn't aimed at you and you are of course free to spend your time on other channels instead of this one.
An these be connected to home hifi amps and CD players?
I hear so much sibilance problem on first example
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Nice video, but isnt the general thinking that the Fusion is a failed product?
The Fusion is one of the best selling, most positively received outboard units every year since it came out, so that is definitely not the case. I think this video proves it is a top-drawer addition to any studio.
Failed Product??? 😂
Just picked up a used fusion. Great deal cause it’s scratched and used… but DAMN! Wish I would of bought earlier
OK !!!
Ok! 🙏