Slate Digital Plug Ins - Thoughts?

[nguad]

Hello everyone!

I am curious as to whether anyone has used any plug ins from Slate Digital? I have heard a lot about them and am considering adding some to my collection. They currently have Trigger, VCC, and FG-X. They also have a tape emulation plug in on the way that sounds kind of interesting.

Has anyone used these? what are your thoughts on them as far as strengths and weaknesses? I really want to make sure what I am buying is worth the money.

Thanks!

[ouzo77]

I have the VCC and the FG-X. They are both really good.

VCC adds a touch of analog non-linearities. Very subtle but also very effective. Don't know why, but somehow it's easier to mix a song. Seems like everything finds it's own place in the mix much better.
It's the first thing I put on the inserts of a track...

FG-X is a very good limiter which can preserve the dynamics even when hard driven.

If you have an iLok you should download the demos and decide for yourself.

[Jadystacia]

The FG-X is one of my favorite limiters (even above the venerable Waves L2). Like ouzo stated, even when you're really hammering the limiter, you still end up with a track that sounds like it has dynamic range. The worst thing a limiter intended for mastering can do is make a mix sound squashed, and the FG-X avoids that problem like the plague. I'd recommend it.

Slate also puts out the best drum samples around, so you may want to check those out as well.

VCC...is good, but isn't really worth investing in, IMO. Trigger's fairly standard. FG-X and his samples are where the real money quality is.

Ouzu's also right with the demos - pick up an iLok if you don't have one, and try out the demos for a few days.

[JeremyCox]

I prefer the waves console emulator over the slate. Plus you don't need a stupid Ilok. IMHO its bad business practice to treat your customers like they are thieves.

[dzara]

I prefer the waves console emulator over the slate. Plus you don't need a stupid Ilok. IMHO its bad business practice to treat your customers like they are thieves.

You dont need to have ilok anymore to buy waves plug-ins

[JeremyCox]

You dont need to have ilok anymore to buy waves plug-ins

Yeah, thats one of the reasons I like it