if I could only have ONE EQ / Comp / Verb Plugin??? Q&A

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[RecordingStudioLoser]

“He basically asks my desert island mic”… sir that question was a work of art. 😂 😂

[DrProgNerd]

Love the direct, no-bs-answers. I've dropped in on this channel from time-to-time throughout the years, but wasn't subscribed. *Subscribed* .

[AaronChaseDrums]

Love that story of how you grew in your career to master your own mixes!!

[stiptreezy]

That’s interesting to hear you talking about points vs flat rates I was actually watching another video earlier where they were going into that. These days it seems anything you can do independently is the best way to go.

[mhdighermuntazar]

I never watch 46:41 mins long videos but I absolutely love this one! Thanks Colt for all the hard work you put into your craft. Much love from Syria

[XXDEVINXX]

Holy shit I didn't expect to get on the vid haha ! Cheers for the recommendations Colt !

[SoundKilterStudio]

Thats interesting. I haven't heard about the people who complain about the "Loudness War" and ATMOS at the same time 😂. And thats probably because I don't at all keep up with ATMOS. I mean I get it for filmmaking but, personally, it makes no sense for music. Im NOT bashing it, you, or anyone who is into it. If you enjoy it and can profit from it, have at it brother. But I also don't fully get the issue with the Loudness Wars either. If you know how to mix to maintain headroom theres really not much of an issue, again, in my opinion. Excellent video bro!

[MasterOneMusic]

36:12 🤣 Cheers Man, awesome studio soon, it will be worth it! You inspire all of us, Rock on!

[tekalegngeneneabera]

Snare reverb, room vs. Valhalla vs. FabFilter Pro R! Valuable insight on royalty points, time management, and acoustic tips. Dive into the world of high-end equipment and balance like a pro!

[TWISS]

I'd love to see your mastering process/discipline!

[JamesArthurHurley]

Frigging loving the progress on the room!

[kozadofficial]

Not being able to sing it back….me too!!

[robertmanger]

Loved this video. Great questions! Lots of little info. Let us know when you do have some questions!

[henryhuynh]

Love your insight. Thanks.

Tell Jeremy it’s his turn.

You’re welcome to everyone else.

[joeyjooones]

Hey Colt, isn't the 500 series mastering EQ you're looking for simply a stereo pair of API 550Bs? Recallable, 4 bands, perfectly balanced, punchy.
If 2dB steps are too much, the 5500 can do 1 DB and 0.5 dB steps, so...

[ashgraysun]

The point you made about Atmos not having a mix buss to squash and get energy and attitude out of the mix buss.

I’m finding the same problem with mordern rap music. I’m finding like you said, just gotta get more of that at the multitrack level!

Great video colt!!

[merkotan]

We have only two ears, but also we have endless number of points in the outer space, from which the sound comes into these two ears :)

[taviqmasteringonline]

EQ & Comp: CS-5501 by TBProAudio

Reverb: Rev305 by Fuse Audio Labs


Side Note: I will say, that to get the majority of my results, I do use custom-made software and hardware. These recommendations are just for 100% commercial solutions that everyone has access to.

Only a true audio software/ hardware nerd would understand.

And I very much agree + more with the whole Atoms stuff. I'll do it of course because as engineers we all need to be well-versed of any standard the industry is asking for. However, this one has just never made sense to me.

We have spent decades trying to get music consumers to get a halfway decent 2.0 speaker system. We have epically failed today as most people confide in their music experience with the exception of audio files with any stereo pair of headphones from Walmart gas station. On the upside of that, you're lucky if you have somebody who has Apple airpods.

How in the hell are we jumping to 7 + channels, if we to never convinced the average consumer that a decent stereo system is worth it.

I'm sorry, but it just doesn't make since to me.🙄🤦🏾‍♂️

[CAM-bnbn]

One of my favorite videos to date! Thanks for all the great information. I wanted to ask the community a question. No matter what I do, (I've tried tons of different mics and pre's over the years) my mixes seem to be too bright and digital. I do a lot of singer songwriter / acoustic gtr /piano vocal mixes and they almost always come out overly bright. Ive gotten to the point where I never add a high shelf to anything and they still come out bright. Should I be cutting the highs aggressively on acoustic guitars and lead vocals? FYI I am doing all my tracking and mixing with UAD. thanks for the help!

[keith_hudson]

Totally not related but that Method shirt though! I’ve seen the edc and the 🔫 hat. This man is after my own heart.