My Onyx is modded with the EQ option set in Pre so that I can use it in the chain...
Fastlane... LOL
I realize the only thing that will give me the SSL sound is approximately 80,000 dollars.. But... LOL Unless you are listening on some Adams or a real audiophile, the plugins are pretty convincing. Even in the insert portion of Nuendo.
Here is the problem with using as an insert in Nuendo. Sound goes in from a Mic Pre staight to the AD/DA convertor with no compression in the chain. This is counter intuitive and doesnt always sound good. So, as a cheap SSL method, you could very well bypass the AD/DA convertor on the Onyx then Line out to the Computer running the SSL4000 plug-ins set on monitor then go to DAW. By using the second computer, there is genuine SSL emulation using psuedo hardware and software when tracking. I did try it and it sound much much better... Ill make a sound clip and post it... Then compare it to a real SSL... There isnt much difference. Although, to be quite honest I still love my UA anyway...
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Originally Posted by fastlane  I sorry to tell you this, but that in no way will give you the SSL sound!!!
If I get you right you want to use the plugin in the recording chain??
This is pointless.
You can use the plugin as an insert, the sound would be the same as if you record "through" it.
Also it's nearly always best to record without compression or eq and add it later, if you record the perfect performance and then realise there's too much compression then you're stuck with it. It's safer to add it later.
And although the SSL plugins are good they still aren't the real thing, if only!!!
One more point, if you really want to try it you can route a channel input through any plugin in nuendo, you wouldn't need a 2nd PC
give it a go anyway, the best way to learn is by trial and error |