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Originally Posted by Slogun  I had the chance to A/B test my Duende against the SSL X-Rack EQ yesterday. I have to say, not THAT much difference actually (of course it would only be fair to compare Duende to the C200 in this case), at least considering what you pay for it. Wouldn't describe it as 'far from the real deal' though. Two winners and keepers by my standards, Duende and a loaded X-Rack  |
Single instruments or isolated tests don't mean anything to me anymore.
Do a whole mix through an analog SSL desk and then run it through Duende. The results make you cry!
The same with an outboard SSL G Quad compressor. It really comes into its own when used at the end of a real console.
Doing isolated tests always fooled me into believing I could do everything ITB now and then when doing a whole project it miserably failed, whereas my OTB SSL mixes just deliver in any aspect. Punch, 3D, solid bass, dynamics. I get there without any big effort whereas ITB with Duende, Waves SSL, etc. everything starts getting smaller and lifeless very quickly if you are not careful.