Recommend set of effects for MacPro

EveningSky · 24th May 2008, 11:21 PM

I am a home studio hobbyist. I need to decide to replace a PowerCore PCI card with a PCIe?
My new computer has considerable processing power (MacPro with 8 coprocessors).
It seems to me that the auxiliary processors on the card are no longer necessary.
Is there a recommended set of digital plugin effects for the Mac you could recommend, or is the best deal to buy a UAD or PowerCore card with the included effects?
My budget is variable. If there is an important reason to pay more, I will consider it, but I am not a professional studio.
Thank you,
ES

peeder · 25th May 2008, 12:29 AM

What DAW? For Pro Tools, look at Massey plugins.

Liquid Mix is awesome for the dough. UAD-1 is the best in the business, but it is a bit underpowered (waiting on UAD-2).

There are plenty of free plugins that are useful.

EveningSky · 25th May 2008, 12:44 AM

I am currently working with Digital Performer 4.6, considering upgrading to 6.0 (when it comes out) or Logic 8.
I do guitar, keyboard, voice, and midi guitar.
Thank you, ES

cane creek · 25th May 2008, 08:48 AM

Native wise you cant go wrong with the 'URS Channel strip pro'

EveningSky · 26th May 2008, 09:01 PM

Thank you for all respondents.
Any other opinion for a set of useful plugin sound filters, hardware or non-hardware based?
It is possible that I can upgrade/crossgrade my Powercore card and standard effects suite (14 TC Electronics effects) at a discount.
Would this make sense?
I owned the PCI card version and found the effects good to OK, but I am far from an expert user and have a poor overview of what else is out there.
With the Mac Pro, I believe that I have quite a bit of processing power and do not have real need for the coprocessors in the Powercore and UAD-1 sets. Still, is it possible that these two sets of effects (with or without card) are very good and very competitive?
Any other opinions?
ES

i604 · 6th November 2008, 03:17 AM

Another opinion for a set of useful plugin sound filters, non-hardware based is NI Reaktor, if you are into pop/electro

peeder · 6th November 2008, 03:58 AM

UAD now has a Moog filter that people are happy with (haven't tried it myself but the demo is cool).

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24th May 2008, 11:21 PM	#1
EveningSky Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 73	Recommend set of effects for MacPro I am a home studio hobbyist. I need to decide to replace a PowerCore PCI card with a PCIe? My new computer has considerable processing power (MacPro with 8 coprocessors). It seems to me that the auxiliary processors on the card are no longer necessary. Is there a recommended set of digital plugin effects for the Mac you could recommend, or is the best deal to buy a UAD or PowerCore card with the included effects? My budget is variable. If there is an important reason to pay more, I will consider it, but I am not a professional studio. Thank you, ES Last edited by EveningSky; 24th May 2008 at 11:23 PM.. Reason: add term plugins

25th May 2008, 12:44 AM	#3
EveningSky Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 73	More info I am currently working with Digital Performer 4.6, considering upgrading to 6.0 (when it comes out) or Logic 8. I do guitar, keyboard, voice, and midi guitar. Thank you, ES

25th May 2008, 08:48 AM	#4
cane creek Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: middlesbrough Posts: 358	Native wise you cant go wrong with the 'URS Channel strip pro' __________________ canecreek.co.uk

26th May 2008, 09:01 PM	#5
EveningSky Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 73	Nice set of plugins Thank you for all respondents. Any other opinion for a set of useful plugin sound filters, hardware or non-hardware based? It is possible that I can upgrade/crossgrade my Powercore card and standard effects suite (14 TC Electronics effects) at a discount. Would this make sense? I owned the PCI card version and found the effects good to OK, but I am far from an expert user and have a poor overview of what else is out there. With the Mac Pro, I believe that I have quite a bit of processing power and do not have real need for the coprocessors in the Powercore and UAD-1 sets. Still, is it possible that these two sets of effects (with or without card) are very good and very competitive? Any other opinions? ES Last edited by EveningSky; 26th May 2008 at 09:17 PM.. Reason: Add additonal info

25th May 2008, 12:29 AM	#2
peeder Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: No longer participating here. Posts: 6,711	What DAW? For Pro Tools, look at Massey plugins. Liquid Mix is awesome for the dough. UAD-1 is the best in the business, but it is a bit underpowered (waiting on UAD-2). There are plenty of free plugins that are useful.

6th November 2008, 03:17 AM	#6
i604 Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 358	Another opinion for a set of useful plugin sound filters, non-hardware based is NI Reaktor, if you are into pop/electro __________________ . One's 'warmth' is another's 'mud', one's 'sheen' is another's 'harsh' - Kiwiburger ArtistX Group • Hear the Playlist • LateGoodies •

6th November 2008, 03:58 AM	#7
peeder Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: No longer participating here. Posts: 6,711	UAD now has a Moog filter that people are happy with (haven't tried it myself but the demo is cool).

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