Portico 5042 vs Phoenix ?

xqtion · 24th September 2005

I love Cranesong Phoenix plug-in but I'm real curious how Portico 5042
Tape Emulation compares to it, especially on 2 bus duties.
Did anyone compare these two? Thanks.

blueman · 25th September 2005

I'm interested on this too.
Maybe is a bit early for the Portico.

Fletcher · 25th September 2005

...and how does it relate to the Phoenix Audio "Nicerizer"... or the Empirical Labs "Fatso Jr."? ... and just how much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a Woodchuck could chuck wood? That's what I wanna know!!

bryanloss · 8th September 2008

Anyone make any lead-way on this one? If not, I have a Portico 5042 on the way and Phoenix in my studio. I am excited to compare the two units. Anyone have any ideas on how to conduct these tests in order to have the most level playing field?

spitfire8898 · 4th October 2008

so! it's been a month since you've had both the portico and the phoenix...what are your findings?

peeder · 4th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanloss

Anyone make any lead-way on this one? If not, I have a Portico 5042 on the way and Phoenix in my studio. I am excited to compare the two units. Anyone have any ideas on how to conduct these tests in order to have the most level playing field?

Some people include a DA/AD loopback when comparing plugins to hardware, correcting any effect the converters might be having.

Considering the loopback is available to you for no more than the cost of a couple patch cords, if it is an effect that makes a difference, use it!

I'm surprised that there was no trademark controversy with the Cranesong Pheonix and the Thermionic Phoenix. They are both fatteners for the 2 bus. Caused confusion in this marketplace for me anyway.

strawdps · 7th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire8898

so! it's been a month since you've had both the portico and the phoenix...what are your findings?

I too am very interested in your findings

24th September 2005	#1
xqtion Gear addict Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles , USA Posts: 333 Thread Starter	Portico 5042 vs Phoenix ? I love Cranesong Phoenix plug-in but I'm real curious how Portico 5042 Tape Emulation compares to it, especially on 2 bus duties. Did anyone compare these two? Thanks.

25th September 2005	#3
Fletcher member no 666 Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 10,110	...and how does it relate to the Phoenix Audio "Nicerizer"... or the Empirical Labs "Fatso Jr."? ... and just how much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a Woodchuck could chuck wood? That's what I wanna know!! __________________ CN Fletcher Professional Affiliations: R/E/P Professional Recording Engineer and Producer forums - serious hobbyists welcome SoundPure.com mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33 We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light

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blueman Gear maniac Joined: May 2005 Posts: 176	I'm interested on this too. Maybe is a bit early for the Portico.

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