What plugins did you use to switch from TDM only plugs to AU plugs?

vinco · 18th September 2007

Hi there,

I don't know yet if I'm going to go Native and sell my PT HD but I'm wondering if you could tell me what you're using as AU plugins for the ones that are TDM only like McDSP, Phoenix, etc...

I'm sure there are alternatives but I don't have the knowledge so I assumed you are more informed than me!

Thanks!
Vincent

kosi · 18th September 2007

The plugin I miss the most is definitely Phoenix, and I don't have a real alternative. I use Inflator, Trash or Echoboy for these purposes (fattening, harmonics, disto)
Fortunately, I have a Hedd

McDsp EQ,s I don't miss at all, as I upgraded my Sony EQ to AU (for 19 pounds)
So I did with Antares Autotune, Soundtoys and Waves SSL.
I decided to keep the TDM versions, who knows, in which situation I'll have to work.

I did like the Limiter from Massey, but I also like the Sony Limiter ! More choices here.

I'd like to have the Soundtoys Soundblender and hope, they will bring him to AU.

Generally spoken, I feel much better now, cause there are so many creative AU plugs for much lower prices, that I never looked back !

Lagerfeldt · 18th September 2007

I don't really miss anything from PT TDM apart from some SoundToys stuff not yet in native.

Using Waves Platinum, Sonnox Oxford, Sonalksis, Flux, IK CSR Reverb, Antares Auto-Tune, etc.

In Logic you get a plethora of great plug-ins so I'm basically covered in all departments.

barryjohns · 19th September 2007

There a so many great plugin choices out now, that there aren't really any compelling HD only plugs that you can't live without. The Waves V, API, and SSL plugs are all amazing. You can also get a UAD Card(s) for the rest and be done frankly. I have an HD2 and only use a few TDM plugs, I mainly use RTAS plugs on my HD rig, mainly because they are cheaper and my MacPro can handle them no problem.

Now that being said, If I were you and could swing it financially, I'd buy the system I plan to migrate to before selling your HD right just to make sure it is what you want to do, and if so, then sell your HD rig. I have used DP5, Protools LE, and Logic Pro on a Mac Pro, using FF800, Apogee Rosetta, Symphony System, Motu 828MKII, and Presonus Converters and can tell you that in my opinion, none of those combinations give you what Protools HD does, in terms of stability, latency, and use of outboard gear.

Now that opinion is for my needs and your needs can be completely different.

18th September 2007	#1
vinco Gear nut Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 88 Thread Starter	What plugins did you use to switch from TDM only plugs to AU plugs? Hi there, I don't know yet if I'm going to go Native and sell my PT HD but I'm wondering if you could tell me what you're using as AU plugins for the ones that are TDM only like McDSP, Phoenix, etc... I'm sure there are alternatives but I don't have the knowledge so I assumed you are more informed than me! Thanks! Vincent

18th September 2007	#3
Lagerfeldt Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 4,770	I don't really miss anything from PT TDM apart from some SoundToys stuff not yet in native. Using Waves Platinum, Sonnox Oxford, Sonalksis, Flux, IK CSR Reverb, Antares Auto-Tune, etc. In Logic you get a plethora of great plug-ins so I'm basically covered in all departments. __________________ Professional geek Online Mastering - At the moment: Mastering Christopher (EMI) · Mastering Marijana (Universal) · Mixing Michalis (Universal)

19th September 2007	#4
barryjohns Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,054	There a so many great plugin choices out now, that there aren't really any compelling HD only plugs that you can't live without. The Waves V, API, and SSL plugs are all amazing. You can also get a UAD Card(s) for the rest and be done frankly. I have an HD2 and only use a few TDM plugs, I mainly use RTAS plugs on my HD rig, mainly because they are cheaper and my MacPro can handle them no problem. Now that being said, If I were you and could swing it financially, I'd buy the system I plan to migrate to before selling your HD right just to make sure it is what you want to do, and if so, then sell your HD rig. I have used DP5, Protools LE, and Logic Pro on a Mac Pro, using FF800, Apogee Rosetta, Symphony System, Motu 828MKII, and Presonus Converters and can tell you that in my opinion, none of those combinations give you what Protools HD does, in terms of stability, latency, and use of outboard gear. Now that opinion is for my needs and your needs can be completely different. __________________ PT9, HD2pcie, Digi 192 I/I, Lynx Auora, Digi 003, MacPro, MacBook, iPad

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18th September 2007	#2
kosi Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Berlin Posts: 941	The plugin I miss the most is definitely Phoenix, and I don't have a real alternative. I use Inflator, Trash or Echoboy for these purposes (fattening, harmonics, disto) Fortunately, I have a Hedd McDsp EQ,s I don't miss at all, as I upgraded my Sony EQ to AU (for 19 pounds) So I did with Antares Autotune, Soundtoys and Waves SSL. I decided to keep the TDM versions, who knows, in which situation I'll have to work. I did like the Limiter from Massey, but I also like the Sony Limiter ! More choices here. I'd like to have the Soundtoys Soundblender and hope, they will bring him to AU. Generally spoken, I feel much better now, cause there are so many creative AU plugs for much lower prices, that I never looked back !