Great information and, prescient for home recording since everyone and their pet has access to Pultec emulations. This particular one is very faithful to the hardware. Thanks for posting these helpful tutorials with “key point” boxes; it’s why Audio Masterclass is a winner.
Comparing the "pultec trick" with only boosting low-end in A/B manner was very good. I finally understood the "pultec trick", which is mainly altering the Q value.
Wow! I thought my hearing was bad but after paying very close attention I could hear the differences when you select the IN. I'm only at the 4:49 timeline marker of your video and look forward to hearing the rest.
Great choice of subject and nice clear methodical coverage of it, as well as great choice of the Ruletec. I think it would be educational to describe in detail what you hearing, liking, and disliking about the different settings, especially when you're finding that sweet spot that you prefer. Might have also been worthwhile to mention the upper frequencies in that original bass track as it was quite buzzy at times, even if to say that what might appear to be a problem when soloed, might not be a problem in the mix. Also, comparing your treatment of the bass soloed to how it would work in the mix would obviously be relevant under most circumstances.
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the sweet spot, I prefer not to consider that my preference is better than anyone else's so when I settle on a setting it's because I think it has the best balance between too little effect and too much. Others may differ. You're correct that this recording of bass is rather buzzy. This can be a problem depending on context, but my feeling here is that since the player (not me!) is very competent then they probably like this kind of sound. DM
Nice video! Would be nice to see you do this on other instruments as well like snare, piano,acoustic guitar, etc. Also would be nice if you also do a tutorial on the other settings or controls on the EQ as well. I hope that is not asking to much : ) Thank you very much. It's good learning from a Master. You could not have made it more plainer. You're the best!!!
Comparing levels can be done by ear, by ear with a visual aid such as a VU meter, LUFS, or peak. Each has its pros and cons depending on what you want to find out. For finishing touches in mixing however, it's always the ear that's most important. DM
Very nice instructional videos on pultec EQs. Take note for those of us on a budget that you can get a pretty good free version in the analog obsession RARE plugin. It has been updated recently and is very good. It even has internal 4x oversampling (like many of the better paid plugins). I think it's released under the bedroom producers blog banner too.
It isn't that any one plug-in can magically transform your mixes. A full understanding of the techniques of audio is much more important, which is the purpose of our Music Production and Sound Engineering Course www.audiomasterclass.com/music-production-and-sound-engineering-course
I have several versions of plugins that sound good but different from each other and different from the pultec hardware. Close enough though. The phase rotation in the low end I believe is way more important that the actual boost/cut. The best emulation in my arsenal are the waves Puigtech and the Softube Tubetech. The Puigtech also add a nice saturation.
This was recorded by an Audio Masterclass student. It's the same original clip all the way through. We don't know the setup but one of the interesting features is the fret noise. Normally this is an irritation but in this case it really adds to the character of the sound.
@@AudioMasterclass do you think maybe the fret noise is giving the listener kind of a distorted sound? Like how L'via L'viaquez bass or bulls on parade
The manual will help. The Pultec is simple but it isn't entirely intuitive. If Warm's manual doesn't help, then another plug-in developer with a Pultec emulation may have a better one. DM
Great explanation. I use the Pultec on my UA arrow and the UA manual doesn't help at all in understanding how the controls work; I've been driving drunk for a few weeks. Thank you. I have subscribed,
I absolutely love the low end response of ruletec-eq but I'm a bit skeptical about its high end response , i think it kind of alters the phase (a bit) . . . There's a comparison video of ruletec-eq with hardware pultek . . . . . . Bdw, thank you for another amazing video . . . Thank u Sir . . 🙏🙏
@ ua-cam.com/video/x93Vgkn9j6k/v-deo.html ...HAHA!! I have a couple of cobbled-together DIY amplified woofers woofers and you were dead-right: Enter, the 'rattle'! lol This is so much fun (...preparing to binge on your content)
Thank you for your message. Quoting the manual, the analog switch, "Enables Extra Analog Behaviour (Total Harmonic Distortion and Special Hum)". While this is a useful option in many analog emulations, we prefer to leave it switched out unless specifically demonstrating that function.
If you're listening through laptop speakers then you won't hear much. Studio monitors or studio grade headphones are recommended. If you still can't hear any differences, then perhaps you should find someone who can hear the differences and can point them out to you while you listen. Medically, it would be an audiologist whom you should consult.
@@Niemsn We sometimes get "I can't hear it" comments and it turns out the person has been listening on their phone, no headphones or even earbuds. But Genelecs... Well there's something to explore here. Could you try the video at 5:59 where it should be very clear? ua-cam.com/video/x93Vgkn9j6k/v-deo.html
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Great information and, prescient for home recording since everyone and their pet has access to Pultec emulations. This particular one is very faithful to the hardware. Thanks for posting these helpful tutorials with “key point” boxes; it’s why Audio Masterclass is a winner.
Comparing the "pultec trick" with only boosting low-end in A/B manner was very good. I finally understood the "pultec trick", which is mainly altering the Q value.
Excellent demonstration of the Pultec........ now I understand. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Haha. Great bassline from the headhunter album. Love it. I like your plugin videos by the way. Cheers.
You can do this for all classic hardware and I'll watch everything, extremely good vídeo, the best I've come across on this matter.
Thank you for your comment. This is a simple but very effective EQ. We'll have more videos soon.
Wow! I thought my hearing was bad but after paying very close attention I could hear the differences when you select the IN. I'm only at the 4:49 timeline marker of your video and look forward to hearing the rest.
Really linked this very much... I am a bass play always trying to find the most optimum sound with my special energy...much appreciated!
You're welcome. Thank you for your comment.
Great choice of subject and nice clear methodical coverage of it, as well as great choice of the Ruletec. I think it would be educational to describe in detail what you hearing, liking, and disliking about the different settings, especially when you're finding that sweet spot that you prefer. Might have also been worthwhile to mention the upper frequencies in that original bass track as it was quite buzzy at times, even if to say that what might appear to be a problem when soloed, might not be a problem in the mix. Also, comparing your treatment of the bass soloed to how it would work in the mix would obviously be relevant under most circumstances.
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the sweet spot, I prefer not to consider that my preference is better than anyone else's so when I settle on a setting it's because I think it has the best balance between too little effect and too much. Others may differ. You're correct that this recording of bass is rather buzzy. This can be a problem depending on context, but my feeling here is that since the player (not me!) is very competent then they probably like this kind of sound. DM
This is very helpful. Thank you ever so much!
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Love your work. I have just bought a pair of the Pultec clones and it is so gratifying to get some real help. Kudos.
Glad you like them!
very high quality tutorial, please keep them coming.
Brilliant demonstration. Thank you!!!!
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Fantastic, love your channel 👏
Thank you for your very informative video.
GREAT EXPLANATION!!! THANKS
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High! Thanks for your sound advises.
great demo!!!
Thank you. We hope to look at this plug-in further in future videos.
Nice video! Would be nice to see you do this on other instruments as well like snare, piano,acoustic guitar, etc. Also would be nice if you also do a tutorial on the other settings or controls on the EQ as well. I hope that is not asking to much : ) Thank you very much. It's good learning from a Master. You could not have made it more plainer. You're the best!!!
I'll see what I can do. DM
Very detailed tutorial. I enjoyed watching and learning something new and interesting..thanks again!!👍
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge i really like your channel, greetings from México 🇲🇽
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This has helped me a lot as sound engineer
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Fabulous, thank you.
When you play “Chameleon” wrong, but not in the same way that most people who play it wrong, play it wrong
Very cool
For comparison, do you match the levels by ear or another method! Great Video!
Comparing levels can be done by ear, by ear with a visual aid such as a VU meter, LUFS, or peak. Each has its pros and cons depending on what you want to find out. For finishing touches in mixing however, it's always the ear that's most important. DM
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Great stuff :)
Thank you, very helpful :)
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very good
Hello Sir....you are doing a great job
Thank you. I hope to upload more videos soon. DM
Very nice instructional videos on pultec EQs. Take note for those of us on a budget that you can get a pretty good free version in the analog obsession RARE plugin. It has been updated recently and is very good. It even has internal 4x oversampling (like many of the better paid plugins). I think it's released under the bedroom producers blog banner too.
Thanks for the info on Analog Obsession, which may be something I'll look at in future. DM
great video.
Thank you. DM
great video like the rest of your content :)
Thank you. There's some new stuff coming that I hope you'll like even better. DM
I would like use this to help my instruments and drums gel together well. Can you help us learn this technique??
It isn't that any one plug-in can magically transform your mixes. A full understanding of the techniques of audio is much more important, which is the purpose of our Music Production and Sound Engineering Course www.audiomasterclass.com/music-production-and-sound-engineering-course
Thank you!
You're welcome. DM
great exposition
I have several versions of plugins that sound good but different from each other and different from the pultec hardware. Close enough though. The phase rotation in the low end I believe is way more important that the actual boost/cut. The best emulation in my arsenal are the waves Puigtech and the Softube Tubetech. The Puigtech also add a nice saturation.
Thanks Teacher
Excelent!
Thank you. I have the Lindell versions and also Apollo Unison Plugins (UAD and Manley)
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Hello! I just recently bought the warm audio clone, so I'm all about learning some techniques!
Great - It's a nice simple EQ that works well, whichever plug-in version you choose. DM
cool!
Hi and thank you!!!
Excellent video. I've recently bought the Rule Tec heritage pro strip - it's well worth it. Have you managed to compare the Rule Tec vs UAD pultec?
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Nice
I actually really like that second bass tone with just a bit of attenuation. What was used to record that? Sounds like some sort of fuzz?
This was recorded by an Audio Masterclass student. It's the same original clip all the way through. We don't know the setup but one of the interesting features is the fret noise. Normally this is an irritation but in this case it really adds to the character of the sound.
@@AudioMasterclass do you think maybe the fret noise is giving the listener kind of a distorted sound? Like how L'via L'viaquez bass or bulls on parade
This guy is a robot for sure
HI I need a load of odd pullet settings mandolin, Steam Organ, Steel GTR, Lap GTR, Horn Section etc, thanks... PS great content
Hi! Just bought the warm audio. No clue what I am doing.
The manual will help. The Pultec is simple but it isn't entirely intuitive. If Warm's manual doesn't help, then another plug-in developer with a Pultec emulation may have a better one. DM
Great explanation. I use the Pultec on my UA arrow and the UA manual doesn't help at all in understanding how the controls work; I've been driving drunk for a few weeks.
Thank you. I have subscribed,
I really enjoyed this up until the last paragraph. I really hope i'm never as bad as commercial mastering, i like dynamic range.
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I absolutely love the low end response of ruletec-eq but I'm a bit skeptical about its high end response , i think it kind of alters the phase (a bit) . . . There's a comparison video of ruletec-eq with hardware pultek . . . . . .
Bdw, thank you for another amazing video . . .
Thank u Sir . . 🙏🙏
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Do you think most people like this or the Neve 1073 ?
Herbie Hancock...great bass line
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lol, i think this bass player is the guy at the blues jam whon goes, 'oh yeah, i know some jazz...'
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I'm pretty sure your a robot but thanks. Nice video
You're not the first person to say this - I'm always happy to accept compliments. DM
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@ ua-cam.com/video/x93Vgkn9j6k/v-deo.html ...HAHA!! I have a couple of cobbled-together DIY amplified woofers woofers and you were dead-right: Enter, the 'rattle'! lol
This is so much fun (...preparing to binge on your content)
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Why use EQ anyway. (EQ fixes nothing according to the honest Audiophile) so why use it?
Age eye
Why doesn't it go to 11?
Sorry... I couldn't resist!
you didn't engage the analog switch.
Thank you for your message. Quoting the manual, the analog switch, "Enables Extra Analog Behaviour (Total Harmonic Distortion and Special Hum)". While this is a useful option in many analog emulations, we prefer to leave it switched out unless specifically demonstrating that function.
I really don't hear the difference. What should I do? Go see a doctor?
If you're listening through laptop speakers then you won't hear much. Studio monitors or studio grade headphones are recommended. If you still can't hear any differences, then perhaps you should find someone who can hear the differences and can point them out to you while you listen. Medically, it would be an audiologist whom you should consult.
@@AudioMasterclass Thanks for your advice. I was listening through Genelec 1031a speakers in my small studio.
@@Niemsn We sometimes get "I can't hear it" comments and it turns out the person has been listening on their phone, no headphones or even earbuds. But Genelecs... Well there's something to explore here. Could you try the video at 5:59 where it should be very clear? ua-cam.com/video/x93Vgkn9j6k/v-deo.html
That bass has a terrible buzz!
I don't disagree. Oddly enough some people like it like that. DM
Sorry, we have to redo that track. All that fret buzz is totally unacceptable in any modern world... or may others..
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