Is outboard reverb *really* better than plugins?

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:16 am

Thomas W. Bethel wrote:

Cucco wrote:

...Tom - you should try SIR...

I have used it but it is always freaking out my computer.

Try Pristine Space instead then. (I don't use it myself as SIR works fine for me, but my other Voxengo plugs are great.)

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:56 am

Any opinion on how this TC Electronics built in Reverb compares?

TC effects inside
TC has built two of the newest and most innovative TC effects into the Konnekt 24D Fabrik C channel strip and Fabrik R reverb, both known from the PowerCore platform. Once you're connected you have instant access to superior reverbs and dynamics processing. In fact what you get is rack-mount quality processing that you normally only would find in a dedicated 19" rack unit. The effects can be used in stand-alone mode and offer unique direct monitoring capabilities, even between devices. Both Fabrik C and Fabrik R are based on MINT Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology a completely new approach to working with audio. The MINT technology allows you to execute complex audio adjustments simply by moving icons around the screen.

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:05 am

It's funny you should ask. I just bought a Konnect 24 and have started using it only over the past few days. I have played with the reverb a little but plan to play with it a little more.

My initial impressions:

Overall, usable. I found it made some very odd sounds on pristine soprano, but this could have been operator error as I've only played with it for maybe 20 minutes total.

On rock material, I found it to be quite nice.
Classical...ummm - I need more time. I still prefer the SIR so far.

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