Mix Bus POLISH!! - SPL Vitalizer mk3-T

My Review of the New SPL Vitalizer mk3-T

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[BecomeTheKnight]

Used this on my mix bus and it served me the absolute best pierogi. Shocked how Polish my mix buss became.

[MMSMUZIK]

Wooowwwwzers! 2 my ears, the clarity, and the bass just pops out of the speakers! I had this on my shortlist, and I am sold now, so I'm definitely gonna purchase right away! Thanks, Colt, for this great review and sound samples!

[NikolausBrocke]

I have the old version. This box does a lot. Just turning the knobs a few ticks makes a very big change. If you have a dense mix it works wonder on acoustic guitar, strings and vocals.

[thoughtseyemanifestmusic]

Between this and the BiG Stereo 500 unit review, this has become my new favorite channel. Both of these units on my radar and this is one of the best real time demos Ive ever seen.

[kelvinfunkner]

dude, I loved your original mix and thought "how ya gonna improve on that?" then you hit the switch and I was Literally EVERYTHING sounded more expensive...the vocal sheen, the punch and detail of the drums...that exotic low end...goodness...it's like an audio drug. I'm hooked.

[RPMusicStudios]

I’m not a big fan of country but that’s a good song. Great voice and instrumentation. Also great mix!

[amusik]

This is a super versatile tool that would cover so many situations - perfect for someone like me where some of my mixes need that tightening, some need to be darkened. Super cool - thanks for sharing!

[nikmr]

The soft setting on bass is insane, it just becomes HUMONGOUS.

[mixphantom]

Mine arrived Monday! It's the kind of hardware that plugins just can't replace - it does take some experimenting because each knob is effect/balance at the same time!

[RealCbase]

I love these SPL Vitalizers. I have 3 older versions, they all sound a little different. But as long as you use them subtly they all sound fantastic! And cost very little for the sound they provide. I also have the plugin, it sounds a bit like that, but it's nowhere near the hardware versions.

[TheDryes]

Oh need this for bass, guitars, mix etc. Sounds so great!

[JupiterFerrari]

I love when you demo gear. I throw in my ear buds, close my eyes and listen for the subtle changes. So cool. Thanks Colt!

[SingularityMedia]

I have the mastering/tube vitalizer version. Gets used a lot, the way you can open and unmask the mids is pretty amazing.
I think of it as a dynamic smile eq with enhancement.

[aleksamrkela]

That snare in the beginning sounds like a bomb! Love it! :D Needless to say, the Vitalizer is a great unit, too.

[leroygibbsii]

Waiting for mine to arrive now been on backorder. This video really shows it's potential. Appreciate it.

[REMRODFILMS]

sounds great! reminds me of the ssl fusion

[JoeyFTL]

If this is anything like the Mk2, the "Tight" is actually a bell cut before you reach the 11 o'clock position on the Process knob. The cut gets more exaggerated as you turn up the Process if the Bass is closer to or on 0. This cut will gradually be reduced and eventually turn into a bell boost as you continue to turn both knobs to the right. The "Soft" is always a resonant shelf boost at a slightly lower frequency. The Mid-Hi Tune behaves the same no matter what. I never quite got what I wanted out of it before I figured this out.

[nicefish]

I have the MK 2 version and it is definitely a secret sauce. My other engineers in the studio I’ve just recently discovered it, and they are blown away. I would love to try this newer version.

[tekis]

Smitty sounds great, Colt! I'm going to put my UAD Vitalizer on my mix buss and do tweaking"

[wallykuhlenberg]

I've had this for a month and the unmasking that you can achieve is insane!!!