LIQUIDSONICS
LUSTROUS PLATES
REVERB - SLATE DIGITAL
that that something like Valhalla offered. But it did
have its place, especially on acoustic mixes.
Lustrous plates, however, has been a really fresh addition. It
contains seven plate types which are algorithmic variations
of modeled hardware plate reverbs. The seven are named
Chrome, Silver, Steel, Rhodium, Beryllium, Corbomite and
Iridium. Each has a distinctive sound, which makes Lustrous
Plates quite versatile. In addition to the different flavors, there
are plenty of adjustable parameters, which are organized
under two different tabs, Reverberation and Equalization.
Under the Reverberation tab, one of the most consequential
controls is the Reverb Time Damper, which governs how
much the plate will resonate. Low settings cut the resonance
sharply, changing the sonic character significantly.
BRILLIANT ADDITION TO THE SLATE UNIVERSE!
One of the newest additions to the Slate Digital Everything
Bundle, Lustrous plates is from the same people that
brought us the Verbsuite Classics. However Lustrous
plates is available for purchase separately as well. To be
honest, as someone who works at a studio that has a real
Bricasti M7 and a few Lexicon units, the Verbsuite classic’s
emulations of the same did not really do much to excite me.
It sounded too digital, especially at the top end and never
seemed to blend with the signal as beautifully as the
real ones do. To be fair, it is not quite right to compare
a plugin that's part of a 100$ subscription package
to a 5000$ unit, but still it did lack the usability
OVERLOUD TH3
Guitar Amp Modelling Software
[Mac OS/Windows]
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Not exactly brand new, but I’d like to talk about this one
as its the newest additions to the Slate everything bundle.
It will be replacing the S-Gear amp sim. As an avid user
of S Gear amps, I was quite bummed out about having to
now either switch or get a standalone version of the same
to continue using it. So I decided to give the TH3 a chance
and use it on a couple of sessions. As a first time user, I
The Frequency Dispersion parameter controls how the
plates transmit different frequencies and is governed
by some physical factors of the modeled plates, such
as size, pickup position, tension and more. It gives you
subtle control of frequency response and can even be
modified by several choices in the preferences. You also
get a Pre-Delay control that lets you choose between time
settings and rhythmic values based on the song tempo
The best part of this plugin is that it isn't actively trying
to emulate a particular hardware unit but just adds a
unique spin on reverbs based on them. It sounds fantastic
and blends with the dry signal so well. The wet/dry knob
can take some time getting used to as it works in its own
quirky way but once you get the hang of it, it's quite nice.
Especially on drums and guitars, you get the sense of space
without really hearing the verb much. The EQ is quite easy
to use and helps you get to where you need without much
fuss or fiddling. Its a tad pricey if bought separately but
definitely a worthy addition to the slate bundle, making
the bundle a much better-looking package overall.
was quite pleasantly surprised at its usability. The first
thing I look for in an amp sim is reliable presets because
tweaking for a tone is one thing but having a quick tone to
just lay down ideas is often overlooked. The presets worked
pretty well on the few guitars that I tried them with.
With this new version, TH3 introduces a wonderfully
simplified interface and racks full of new virtual gear. In
addition to seven new cabinets and 10 new effects, there
are 24 new amps — 21 for guitar, three for bass. These
include officially approved models from Randall, DV
Mark, Brunetti, and THD, which sit alongside models
based on famous Fenders, Marshalls, Oranges, Mesa/
Boogies and so on. Overloud have developed proprietary
non-linear algorithms, too, which have noticeably
improved the sense of realism compared with TH2.
The new software feels like playing through an amp,
reacting perfectly to how the strings are struck.
The orange and black GUI makes it easy to read and navigate.
Much easier than something like Bias. Overall, its another
great addition to the slate bundle. It's easy to use straight
out of the box but allows you to get real deep and detailed
when you’re going for a unique sound/tone. he presets
offer everything you need to nail a particular style, or to
get experimental with hybrid tones and effects layers in
the studio. I'm starting to miss S-Gear a little less already
and hopefully will make a complete transition soon!
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