UAD Studer 800 vs Portico 5042/Soundskulptor STS?

[Worlez]

Anybody have any insight into this?

I love the sound of the UAD Studer plugin but don't own a UAD card myself, and don't want to buy plugins for the studio's UAD card as I can't transfer them at a later date.

Cheers

Al

[SWAN808]

if you are on PC VST these are pretty good for tape sound - combination of the R2R, Tapebooster (saturation), and VTM2

CDSoundMaster Software Online

In a shoot-out on the UAD forum - most people preferred the Nebula tape examples. (these plugins above powered by Nebula technology)

[Billy Buck]

Originally Posted by Worlez

I love the sound of the UAD Studer plugin but don't own a UAD card myself, and don't want to buy plugins for the studio's UAD card as I can't transfer them at a later date.

Transfer what to where?

[Worlez]

Originally Posted by Billy Buck

Transfer what to where?

I don't own the card (the studio I work at does), so if further down the line I need to sell the plugin etc it is locked to that card.

[Worlez]

Bump

[Billy Buck]

Originally Posted by Worlez

I don't own the card (the studio I work at does), so if further down the line I need to sell the plugin etc it is locked to that card.

Well, actually you would not be able to even purchase/sell a UAD-2 plug-in license, in your name, until you have registered a UAD-2 card into your UA account (which you create when you first register a UA hardware product). For license purposes, UAD plug-ins are assigned to a "hardware group" of which you can have up to (4) UAD-2 cards (plus a Laptop SOLO if you have one) assigned to and these cards share all licenses, in that group.
You can later sell UAD cards (plug-ins can be sold with them if you choose) and UA will make the transfer to the new owner free of charge. You cannot sell plug-ins individually without including a UAD card in the transaction, as plug-in licenses are always tied to a card and must be in your legal name.

Cheers,

Billy Buck

[Tube World]

Originally Posted by Worlez

Anybody have any insight into this?

I love the sound of the UAD Studer plugin but don't own a UAD card myself, and don't want to buy plugins for the studio's UAD card as I can't transfer them at a later date.

Cheers

Al

They all sound good, and help your mixes not being too crystal clear, adding a warmth/roundness to your tracks. The Soundskulptor STS got a good review in Sound on Sound but the reveiwer seemed to prever the Portico as it was more flexible. Personally, the tube warmth in Samplitude Pro X is also nice as well. With that all being said, the UAD Studer is the most flexible as it offers multiple speeds, several different tapes, and a bias to play with. I highly recommend getting a Duo card and the UAD Studer. Massive Passive would be the next to get.