API® Vision Channel Strip Collection
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API Vision Channel Strip Collection
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S. Kallimanis
Very good idea but needs work
I like the interface as is laid out just as the original. I don't really care about the sound, I prefer separate plugins but its nice asset to have. I don't understand though why I cannot use it as extension in luna and I need to buy separate the preamp and summing. I like Neve summing better, so why buy API too if I am not gonna use it. I guess corporate policies to make us buy more....
T. Scarabino
Crazy quality and sound
I've always wanted to understand why API sound has such an excellent reputation, after all I've always turned my attention to other channel strips usually related to brands like SSL or Neve.
I decided to try it and touch first-hand what it is. Ok, the game is over, I bought it right after because it has a beautiful sound, the sound that was missing from my trusted armory, today I can say that I use it as a priority compared to other channel strips, it's just beautiful.
The pre section gives an excellent harmonic contribution, especially if pumped to high levels and even more so if you want to become bad with the Mic mode. Nice the high pass filter already in the pre section, sometimes it's enough alone to sculpt a loop that's too swollen at the bottom.
The filters are very musical and allow a never drastic facelift but always full of musicality, I was really surprised.
I continue by saying that only the compressor is worth the amount that the plugin costs, I would say that it is able to control every type of signal without ever being pumped, it cuts the dynamics even by several dB without ever destroying the sound. Depending on the type of sound you want you can select one of the two retro or more modern modes, both beautiful depending on the situation, I love it. I used it on a semi-acoustic guitar and a particularly dynamic voice and the result was absurd.
Here I am at the eq: initially it was not easy to get into the perspective of using steps at 2dB at a time and at fixed frequencies but once you understand how to use it to the best you realize that those frequencies are all you need, the four bands are perfect to find the perfect sound and shape everything.
I wanted to wait to write a review to avoid falling into the excess of enthusiasm of a newly private novelty. After days of use I can only say that I love it, it give a beautiful and decisive sound, certainly its sound identity is clear and defined in the mid-highs but without ever becoming sour, in fact it was what I feared and fortunately it was not. The API sound usually remind to the rock genre but I use it with great satisfaction for jazz and pop/funk mixes.
This experience with Universal Audio made me touch the great quality related to the UA brand, I congratulate the developers.
s. etzel
Great API channel Strip!
Really love this API Console, easy to dial in a classic sound!
R. Porrello
If you record Acoustic Guitar then...
...you will want this in your arsenal, specially I love the unison feature with the apollo interfaces
m. herrington
fantastic channel strip!
Gives color and character to whatever you slap it on to. Lately I've been using it on my drum bus and on guitars. faithful emulation of that API sound. Stop overthinking it and just get it! :)
O. Sytnik
My new go-to channel strip.
Thanks to its flexibility, low CPU hit and, of course, sound quality, this plugin became my go-to. My hand just reaches towards it.
S. Beatz
Good, Need a fix
Love this so much, sounds great but the UA connect always needs me to be online for it to stay working. Annoying I would say.
J. Burman
My first API Channelstrip!
I have SSL and Neve Channelstrips, and this one is very different sounding it gives the real punch that I was looking for and is a perfect match to the other ones!
M. Ferreira
A lot of Punch! Great Plugin
Amazing Plugin, add punch and clarity
M. Colla
What a change!
I’ve tried many API channel strips on my drum mixbuss but none of them sounded like this API…the 3D sound I was looking for is really there, and the EQ section is incredible.
Well done UA!
P. Phorun
Very shine.
Get very clear and shine sound from this unit.
M. Kopiec
UA Connect ruins it
The channel strip is amazing it sounds really good on anything you use it on. The problem is that UA Connect is so horrible that it ruins the experience.
L. Guerrero
add punch
very nice, add punch and clarity, very specific each channel
T. Haumer
I just love it!
Unfortunately the plugin does not support text input/entry which I like to use especially for the release times of the compressor.
R. Diaz
I’m a Believer now!
I’ve always been an SSL , Neve kind of guy, and still am but now I love throwing the API Vision Channel on everything for anything as well just try it and you ‘ll hear the difference specially if you’re a purist to the vintage sound!!!!
! I’ve become spoiled!
R. Diaz
I’m a Believer now!
I’ve always been an SSL , Neve kind of guy, and still am but now I love throwing the API Vision Channel on everything for anything as well just try it and you ‘ll hear the difference specially if you’re a purist to the vintage sound!!!!
! I’ve become spoiled!
S. B
Perfect EQ and Compressor
You can go subtle and still, feel the results of EQ and compressor working.
J. Olszewski
jacugo1@gmail.com
it's ok, I'm happy with the purchase
A. Hörmann
Get your desired sound, within seconds
Very musical EQ with a lot of possibilities. Ideal for every Audio Signal.
Mooving the knobs is a litte tricky ...
d. curtiss
WOW...JUST...WOW
having a great sounding board is key to the sounds we love. the api vision is iconic and the api console and plugins is the most musical and user friendly tool in the box. no more long chains of inserts. the in, dynamics and eq are so effective and sound fantastic. a total game changer!