could you clarify how you know what you're talking about please?

 

Yep.
You can really push some of the slate stuff with the FG-116 compressor,especially drums and gtrs.
FG-401 works nicely on the mixbus,it glues yet its not an in your face compressor,works like a boss,just controls the situation nicely with added harmonics.
Basically you can really,really tailor the sound with his plugins,doesnt even take much,a tweak here and there,but combined with all of them,on the busses etc,it changes everything quite dramatically.
Adding op-x II synths will ofcourse help a lot.
You can also use Satin on the mixbus,or the drumbus,combine satin with slate.
The problem with Satin though is it will eat up your cpu like crazy so choose wisely.
Take your time and experiment,its also very important to have healthy levels,good sound sources,vst instruments,samples.

 

It's all about maths guys. Complex programming of hardware can be of more CPU usage. But some people can achieve same results by less programming. It's all related to mathematical and logical skills of a developer. How efficiently he can achieve that sound.

It's like my brother can solve many complex mathematical problems with least steps possible.
Hope you guys got my point.

 

I googled his stuff to see what others are saying,im not working for him,its just that i was blown away with it.
Many people here and elsewhere think the same.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VMR-e/reviews

Edit:some people were crying for posting some reviews here so i added a link,check it out.

 

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So you're not working for him, but is he your mother or something?

 

Did we really need that review-spam?

 

People questioning my methods,i dont feel like repeating myself,so they can read others have come to similar conclusions.
Just a source,doesnt matter which site it came from.

 

This isn't really a source. These are just the reviews from Sweetwater. You could have just linked them like this:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VMR-e/reviews

For another, that still doesn't prove that you (or they) know what they're talking about. For yet another, isn't this a discussion forum? The point of posting here is to express your personal views--not those of others. We could easily search out reviews for their plugins if that was our intention. Not saying you don't know what you're talking about. Just saying that the extremely long-winded review post was kind of unnecessary.

I should also mention, negative experiences are just as easy to find:

http://forum.recordingreview.com/f8/slate-fg-dissappointment-61964/

 

I own several slate plug-ins and I like them. However saying that any plug-in recreates a true analogue sound is pushing things given that nowadays everything goes through a computer and is then distributed in a digital format such as CD, DVD, MP3, FLAC etc. It is always is going to sound digital. That doesn't mean it doesn't sound good. These types of plug-ins are just sound modifiers. IMHO

 

There was a real plugin "Game Changer", but you were busy with Slate's algo emulation plugins and missed it.

Acustica Audio dropped Pink with Core 8, it is not an algorithmic emulation, math guess based plugin.
If you want the most authentic analogue sound from your DAW.... Test Pink, you'll understand, until then enjoy yesterday's ITB technology.

FWIW, while you are all Slate, ask Steven when he plans to fix the 2 year old bugs in FG-X so I can finally use in on some pro work, lol.

 

Some of the Slate stuff isn't that bad, but Nebula destroys it. At first I really enjoyed the Slate plugs, but now I use them less and less. SSD4 is pretty good though and I've heard absolutely excellent things about Trigger, minus the crashing. lol

 

slate made me get an ilk too!

 

Acustica is given 30 day trials on their plugs now... Ive been on Hardware for many years, and i still to this day use my gear ... why??? for tracking ill always use them! I own UAD and i use Native plugs as well... oh yeah and Slate plugs their ok yano??? but it aint UAD by far>>>REAK TALK and ITB>>> Acustica is miles ahead of UAD in terms of Harware sound to my ears \m/ The new core 8 engine is a major CPU improvement an the sound is simply Stellar!!! Its the muscle car OF PLUGINS !!! it might take a $20 bill to get you down to the store but you get there real Fast baby !!! HAHA ... but hey dont take my word for it ok yo! Opinions are like assholes we all have one an its what makes the world turn baby!!! Opinions nothin more ;)

 

His plugins pretty good. Can see why some don't like him but that not a problem.
Fabrice Gabriel comes up with some great plugins and ideas and Slate has a great team and connections of course.
Would argue that it is really the end product that matters and it doesn't matter 2 cents what plugins you use as long as you are comfortable with them.
Plugins are just tools used to compliment and flavour the material and some do it one way whilst others impart a different flavour/character.
Personally I think some are just a little overpriced to buy as singular plugs and this bundle subscription shite is a bollox
Have used all his plugins.
As u mention Satin personally I think it's in a different league to Slate's Virtual Tape Machine but that's just my own opinion and what works for one doesn't for another and that.
He comes up with some good marketing strategy and makes pretty cool plugins but they are somewhat "synthetic" rather than "organic" in character for me.
Also at the end of the day it's Fabrice and Slates team plus him ripping off Acustica for ideas and stuff that makes the plugins. To be fair though some are pretty good and also useful on a daily basis.
I don't dislike the bloke but think he would be a good politician

Peace

 

@WillTheWeirdo
Slate stuff when used correctly can take your game to the next level.
Acustica comes with a price of demanding more recources,cpu and costs more.
When older experienced producers say Slate stuff successfully emulates the old hardware and consoles they worked with in the studios i listen.
Besides my ears never fail me,i know the differences of non existant,poor,shitty and excelent emulation and Slate is on the top.
Never said its the best,but it is amazing,especially for the price.


@mouse
I have had the same opinion as you till the last few days.Yes i sort of agree,but you can come really,really close with his stuff,something i thought was not possible.

 

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@WillTheWeirdo
Downloading now trial of Pink and Amethyst.Will also dl some of their free stuff to test.

 

My thoughts on slate is he's a total douche, a few of his plugs that have zero to do with him only have his name on them are ok but he introduces plug ins that take him 3 years to put out. Don't give him more credit than he deserves on how your music sounds when it's probably a lot more your skill than his plug ins. With that said he does make a few decent things as in 2 but if you really want a great subscription service don't use his because it's not worth it. MCDSP is 100% worth every penny , you want to talk about a small revolution that's been going on with zero ego . MCDSP all the way , they are better than waves and probably would be better than UAD if they were powered although I think UAD is something very special also but for the biggest bang for the buck on a subscription MCDSP and add on SoundToys for some real value. Slate will remain the mayor of doucheville forever, his ego is bigger than his products even though he doesn't realize what a douche he is. He doesn't even have to talk and his face screams i'm a fucking douche.

 

Steven says hello.You should stop by his booth.

 

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Slate is just a salesman. He's not even the dude behind the plugins he releases. The plugins are really good, but please credit Fabrice Gabriel and not that asshole.

That being said, Nebula is still miles ahead sonic-wise. Its CPU hunger is obviously the trade-off for the sound you get. In fact, I use it mostly for pre-rendering tracks with the console and tape emulations and then mix from there with regular algo plugins (including Slate). The new Acustica stuff is quite pricey, though.

As someone said it before, nothing is the end-all-be-all of plugins. They're just tools and some of them work better in this or that situation. Variety brings taste

 

i tried to see beyond the action-man facial hair and in that Pensado's place interview he DOES come across as at least earnest..i don't know how his business is setup but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt..
Von Steyr, i notice that when you post things such as "Slate stuff when used correctly can take your game to the next level" i find myself feeling irritated...its as if you have a dictionary of sayings open in front of you.. i'd rather you metered your postings...kind of reigned it in a bit.. there seems to be a pattern here.. the grandiosity and delusion leads me to believe you might be suffering from psychological hardship...have you considered seeking a professional opinion?
i'm not saying that to upset you, but because i'm concerned about the forum being damaged again and your mental health.. i could be wrong, but i get the strong impression you went under the name Catalyst before.