anyone using psp stereo enhancer?

[vtone]

I'm considering this bundle and would like to hear from some real-world opinions.

how much do you use it, really? does it alter the timbre of your mixes, spread things outside the speakers, or both?

[mogWai]

I've been a big PSP fan for ages. I use the Stereopack but not on full mixes, I think it does 'too much' to the image for that. You might like it - it certainly does the stereo expansion well, with a little of the PSP character thrown in.

Also look at the MixPack, they're the best native compressors imo

[jdunn]

Speaking of PSP MixPack, here's a cool trick I've been using for phat bass tones w/ Mix Bass. Set the Process frequency to the key of the song, using this here frequency chart I lifted from the Crane Song website. It's for the Ibis eq.

So if the song is in C and I want phatty bass, I set the Process control to a center frequency of 130 Hz (it's 131Hz on the chart). Hit the Compression a few db, then adjust the Mix control to taste. I often set it at 50% for the parallel compression effect.

The Mix Bass 'Process' creates harmonics, so I figure it can't to hurt to have the harmonics in tune with the song. Seems to work so far. I turned the Ibis chart into a pdf. Hope Dave doesn't mind. Here it is.

[vtone]

Originally Posted by mogWai

I've been a big PSP fan for ages. I use the Stereopack but not on full mixes, I think it does 'too much' to the image for that. You might like it - it certainly does the stereo expansion well, with a little of the PSP character thrown in.

Also look at the MixPack, they're the best native compressors imo

yeah! I love the mixpack. just got it recently and have been really enjoying it-- surprised I haven't heard more about it. these are inexpensive, aggressive plugins.

they're dangerous because it's so easy to go too far. but adding a little flavor here and there has been perfect for my mixes.

what stems do you use it on? what does too much sound like?

guess I should download the demo....

hell, the whole bundle is only $49!

[vtone]

Originally Posted by jdunn

Speaking of PSP MixPack, here's a cool trick I've been using for phat bass tones w/ Mix Bass. Set the Process frequency to the key of the song, using this here frequency chart I lifted from the Crane Song website. It's for the Ibis eq.

So if the song is in C and I want phatty bass, I set the Process control to a center frequency of 130 Hz (it's 131Hz on the chart). Hit the Compression a few db, then adjust the Mix control to taste. I often set it at 50% for the parallel compression effect.

The Mix Bass 'Process' creates harmonics, so I figure it can't to hurt to have the harmonics in tune with the song. Seems to work so far. I turned the Ibis chart into a pdf. Hope Dave doesn't mind. Here it is.

that is very cool! I'll have to try that tonight if I get the chance. thanks for sharing!

[mogWai]

Originally Posted by vtone

yeah! I love the mixpack. just got it recently and have been really enjoying it-- surprised I haven't heard more about it. these are inexpensive, aggressive plugins.

they're dangerous because it's so easy to go too far. but adding a little flavor here and there has been perfect for my mixes.

what stems do you use it on? what does too much sound like?

well, if its distorting then its too much But I love that these are plug-ins that you can drive hard and get some real character out of. The Mixpressor gives a nice sustain to stuff as the release kicks in, for that reason I love it on accoustic guitars and keys.. bass as well. I also use it on individual drums. Mixpressor and Mixtreble sound very nice on snare drums..

Hell, I use it on pretty much everything