Slate Digital Virtual Console Collection (Boxed - Includes iLok2) Reviews

4.9/5.0 based on 13 customer reviews

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Scott Augustyniak

There is magic behind the Slate Digital Virtual Console Collection plugin. At first, I didn't notice any drastic change to my mix. But after adding this to most of my tracks and busses, I was confused on why my mix felt so right being "in the box." It had warmth, depth, and noticeable separation of elements. I finally found that extra touch to bring my mixes to life and glue the pieces together!

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Eric King
from Pensacola, FL
March 19, 2013Music Background:
Recording Engineer (15 years), Producer, Musician,

Breathe New Life Into Your Mixes!

This plugin throws me back to my intern days. I came up in the industry interning at some major label studios working first hand on the consoles emulated in this plugin. I currently use Presonus Studio One Professional 2.5...This is indeed by far the best DAW on the market right now, blowing away Pro-Tools (or as I call Pro-Fools). I was already getting amazing mixes and sound quality from Presonus studio one, but when I added The Slate Digital VCC plugin, it added an element that just took ALL my mixes to a new level sonically. you hear more definition and detail in your mixes. I am very glad that I got this plugin.

CONS: and this is a big one... Slate Digital VCC requires an iLOK. I HATE iLOK's. I understand the need to combat piracy, however, iloks are the most annoying things ever. But! I will use it just to have the amazing plugin like this!

John R
from Columbus, OH
February 15, 2013Music Background:
musician

The next best thing

If you can't afford the gear that these plugins models..these are the next best thing. They live up to teh hype and that doesn't happen often.

Eli Feuerstein
from Chicago,IL
November 7, 2012Music Background:
Studio Musician, Home Producer

Fantastic

At first you won't realize what this is doing unless you have very well-developed ears for this sort of thing. Once you compare mixes with and without it, though, you will experience why this is so great. Each console has different effects, and the manual explains this very well. The effect on the drums particularly is remarkable, so wide and full (this is with a certain console I can't recall at the moment). Also, the ability to combine the complex algorithms together on one track makes for some extremely interesting and subtle effects. A must-have for anyone working straight off their DAW's at home, adds a whole new dimension.

Michael Knox
from Liberty, MO
October 31, 2012Music Background:
40+ years in the Music Business

Slate Digital is the BEST!

No matter what the software from Slate Digital is, be it SSD4 drums, the VCC Virltual Console (which I just purchased), or the VTM Virtual Tape Machine, they are all fantastic. Again, the folks at Sweetwater do an excellent job of giving a perspective buyer sound and valued advice regarding any and all types of gear.

Fred the Neo
from
October 26, 2012Music Background:
Label owner and recording engineer

Slate digital VCC

This is true Analog emulated. These plugins are the first plugins that truly
bring out the analog factor in your inbox mixes. The sound is solid well rounded and very easy on the ear.

I would like to thank Steven and Fabrice for the game changing plugins and their availability on forums!

Wolf Kroeger
from Los Angeles
October 18, 2012Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Independent Artist

AMAZING PLUG-IN!!!

This plug-in makes the usual black and white digital mix come to color. I had the chance to do some work with three of the brands emulated and I was amazed to recognize the character that I used to hear mixing on consoles. The effect is subtle in the way that it works with what you are doing, but it is quite noticeable by how your mix gains more depth and the sound of individual tracks get richer in texture. All of this in a very musical way. A lot of people say you have to mix with the plug-in so you can get the full extent of what it can do and I agree to that 100%. At that point the plug-in becomes more of a mixing tool than an effect you would just slap on a track and you will have a lot more fun in the process. Normally I would be happy to work on any one of those consoles and not throw a fit, but to top that off this plug-in has 5 flavors to choose from. I now got in the habit of being picky about which console I use to mix a given project. I never thought I would have that luxury and not a lot of engineers have it when working with real desks. If you are passionate about the recording aspect of making music you should put this product on top of your to get list!

Earl
from Bay Area, CA.
October 3, 2012Music Background:
Audio Engineer, Songwriter, Producer, Student

Great Investment, Hands Down

This is TRULY a great product. I've always mixed in the box and have yet to find that tasteful addition to my mixes that gave them the *umph* they needed. I recently Invested in the VCC after reading convincing reviews and hearing numerous audio samples. After throwing this on a few past mixes I've done, I can honestly say that it adds a character that redefines the sonic integrity of the project and helps it realize new a potential and authenticity that I never would have thought imaginable... especially being strictly in the box.

Ron B Smoov
from Charlotte, NC, USA
September 28, 2012Music Background:
Engineer, Producer, Pro Musician

A definite PLUS....!

Mannnnn...this plug-in definitely adds some 'magic' to the mix. Like Frank's Hot Sauce...'I put that @$*% on EVERYTHING'.

It is making a definite improvement in clarity and definition of individual channels and overall mix. I wish I had this for a previous project before mastering!

BTW....IT'S NOW ON SALE....GET IT.....!

La Forest Gray
from Orlando, FL
June 21, 2012Music Background:
Music Producer/(Recording Academy) Engineer/Arranger & Full Sail RA-Student

Create something that works like it should....and THESE DO.

A Great plugin that does what it should....It gives a "character" change by itself, and in conduction with such plugins as Waves SSL & Softube EQ & Comp plugins. I've used it on the Master BUS in both Logic Pro 9 & PT 10 and on the BUS for Drums.....WoW!!! Great job and looking forward to the Tape plugin coming from Slate Digital Virtual.

stephen
from queens, new york
May 29, 2012Music Background:
producer /engineer

Slate Vcc the very best for you mix

At first you 'ill hardly notice the change in the stanrdard setup. But the higher frequency blending is unbelieve once you begin adjusting ever so slowly. Wow the over sampling encourage you to drive the signal to 0db and more. You won't be disappointed in the MIX. Don't forget on the surface the changes are always subtle. But you will miss then once you remove the VCC. Even when the plugin is turn off it still does minor changes in the mix. You got to remove the plugin insert entirely. You MUST try the tube in both the channel and the Bus Mix. I am looking forward in acquiring the Slate compressor G-FX.

Andy Mendoza
from JAM Studios, San German, PR
November 3, 2011Music Background:
Recording Engineer Grammy voting member

Warm.........rich.......

This plug will not fix a mix......however, it will enrich the sound of it. For those of us looking for tonal separation, frecuency definition, and just overall platinum record sound.......this is it.

Jason Shaw
from Detroit MI
April 19, 2011Music Background:
Professional commercial production, recording engineer, music production library.

Does it really sound like 4 big expensive consoles?

You're not going to want to hear that there's no substitute for mixing skills, but there's no substitute for mixing skills. However if you use this plug in with realistic expectations, you may be pleasantly surprised.

This plug in is not dramatic. It didn't knock me out of my seat when I switched in in. However, it does do something to the mix which is quite pleasing to the ear and it does have quite a bit of the "mojo" which so many mixers are looking for when doing everything "in the box"

To be totally upfront I use plug in in conjuction with the SSL UAD emulation plug in, and when used in conjunction with each other, there's some sort of mojo that begins to happen that sends chills down my spine.

To sum up. The Steven Slate Virtual Console is more subtle than dramatic. It does help to give your mix that 'forward moving' effect that a major board does. Does it sound exactly like an SSL or Neve?
It's getting closer than ever before.

Krzysztof Bazan
from 616
October 6, 2010Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Pro Musician

Fantastic plugin!!!

Waw ... Fired a demo and I saw what it can do with the mix - I bought it.
Mix becomes the third dimension, warm and rich sound. This is BETA version, but I think that the next amendments can only bring better sound. I recommend to any mix in the DAW.