UAD Signature Edition
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UAD Signature Edition
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J. Balzen
Basically unusable on an M1
So I tried this just now on one of my Macs (M1 Mac Mini - I know not top of the line, but it is not a base model either). Generally the M1 performs incredibly well, I can run very demanding limiters, stuff like Gullfoss, huge session etc. all no problem (including other great sounding reverbs). Inserting this on a return takes almost a full core, in some sessions instantly causing a system overload in Logic 11 (macOS Sonoma). The UI is laggy and doesn't react properly to anything (also a tell for what an incredible resource hog this is) - After roughly 30 seconds the UI "stabilises" and you're able to change parameters in the UI like expected. I think this plugin is designed to work in a way, where you load like 2-4 instances (ideally even more) and place your sources like they were recorded in those rooms, but even on a more powerful machine you're going to notice how incredibly inefficient both the processing and the graphic interface are. I mean it does sound great, but so does the VSS3 which is a very old algorithm, but that old algorithm just performs 1000 times better. I love the idea, I hate the execution - There is no way that this would have to be so much more resource hungry than lets say the Capitol Chambers (which I can easily run multiple instances of on the same Mac) - And this explains why there is no DSP version.. the UAD DSP is probably waaaaaaaaaay too slow for this. Would have loved to love this but sadly its a hard pass.
J. Vallander
Sounds amazing
I’ve compared it to waves API and it doesn’t even come close to how great UAD sounds
J. Vallander
Best sounding emulation
Love the presets that comes with it
D. Bassal
Really "subtle"
To believe in that product, you really have to be... a believer. It does nothing, and if you push it, you get distortion, nothing else. This is pure fetishism.
Z. Netz
A small synth with a big sound.
It is a very high-quality polysynth, worthy of the sound of the classics. It has very sophisticated modeling and is simple to use, but it has many possibilities and also great presets. It has a unique sound—don't be fooled by its simplicity. It has a very serious sound, a real analog feel.
Z. Netz
A hardware quality synth as a plugin
It is the best combination of wavetable and analog sound, has a perfect UX, is very easy and fast to use, has good effects, and has a unique, high-quality sound. If you like the way hardware synths work, you'll love this one. A good balance of features and usability is very rare; I've only encountered this in hardware before.
A. Davis Jr
always love using this piece of gear
I always love the quality of this piece of gear in the studio so was very happy when I was able to get the plug-in
A. Davis Jr
always wanted this piece of gear
always wanted this piece of gear but couldn’t afford the hardware so I was elated when I saw the plug-in
D. Mayhew
Amazing for my Home Drum Studio
This plugin offers amazing possibilities, and is perfect for adding scale to my 20 raw drum stems, which I capture, with 10 of them being outboard channels of Neve 1073 style preamps, for that analogue flavour. This pairs up perfectly with the UA Distressor plugin in the recording chain I find. But do love to mess with the compressor options within the Sound City plugin too.
D. Rudnytsky
Distressor decision
Wasn't sure whether this EL8 would be a real improvement to my studio or simply "another piece of gear" but it's rapidly proving to being essential, & far more flexible than I expected.
Highly recommend!
K. da Silva
Probably the best room emulators out there!
It surprised me how realistic and immersive this room plug in is. Its been a stable for my mixes recently. Especially since most drums I record are in a smaller, quiet room. Which is good, cause its flexiable, especially when using this plugin. Its very CPU hungry, but worth it. There are also a learning curve with it, but very easy to grasp when given the time. I’m excited to hear what new technology will bring us later on, but this is a must have right now.
W. Apner
This one has CHARACTER
Lots and lots of character. It's perfect to add a vintage vibe to acoustic guitar, vocals or brass sections. It's not suitable in every ocassion of course, but it sure is my most loved reverb. Most other reverbs do their job, this one adds something 'special'.
M. makhou
nice
merci
P. Madej
Amazing but CPU hungry!
It's an amazing plugin, the sound sculpting possibilities are phenomenal BUT it eats CPU like a monster so forget about putting in on everything if You don't have a hi-end computer.
동. 한
The best!
There are more reasons to use the UAD plug-in
M. Sengelman
nice sound
good chamber that I've put on my vocal chain
d. n
Limited- no midi learn????
I bought this product based on reputation of both companies. I was immediately disappointed to learn that the. VST (midi) based instrument didn’t offer midi learn for the controls.
Sounds are as expected.
Don’t bother with this purchase if you want a hands on approach. It does not offer midi learn.
Maybe this product is reserved for super human mouse skills to control the parameters.
Too bad.
Y. YAMAOKA
Amazing!!!
Convert your easily recorded mic sounds into high quality mic sounds that took hours of calculation! Amazing!!!
D. Moisan
Crasher plugin
The only plugin that crashes my Daw and I have many… If your plugins can’t habdle non UAD hardware, just don’t sell it.
Š. Kominko
Very good chambers
Amazing chamber sound. Good job UA. Thank you.