Richard Devine: Manley Variable Mu and Massive Passive Mix Bus Demo

Electronic musician Richard Devine demonstrates how he uses the Manley Stereo Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor (Mastering Version) and the Massive Passive® Stereo Equalizer to sweeten his mix bus, using a track from his upcoming album.

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[thefelsch]

This point is as old as the sun and being made all over the internet, yet it remains valid: if the processed signal is about 5 db hotter than the unprocessed, as it is in this case (referring to both Massive Passive and Variable Mu engaged) you are hearing more of the level difference than the actual difference sound. The processing is of course still audible level-matched, but not nearly as dramatically so. Not a very objective way of demonstrating this regardless - which does not mean I don't aspire to own these eventually btw.. 🙂

[DatAnydeks]

Thanks for mentioning you were going into the Massive Passive. I was wondering about the order for the first half of the video. I listened with headphones and to my ear the midrange came forward with such warmth and clarity. I'd like to add I really enjoy your UVI Devinity expansion!

[themodernworldband]

His face at 1:15... he's like, "holy shit bro, you hear that?!"

[ChrisWilliams]

Extremely insightful, and WOW what a desk!

[chukah]

wow impressive how naturally round that makes that bass/kick

[guymartinmusic]

Would LOVE to see/hear this again with proper level matching. Anything louder is going to "feel" better. Can you level match perfectly and do it again?

[jasonproaudiola]

Great video! Those pieces sound fabulous together :-)

[villyvianvantiel]

Wow. That really opens up the mix. I am waiting for my demo model of the Massive Passive. Can't wait

[studiod.t.]

Manley is top gear in my studio🥰👍❤️🔉🔉🔉🎛️🎚️👏

[micfallon]

Sorry to ask the same question I asked on another video😅, but which version of the Vari-Mu is Richard using ? T-Bar Mod or the stock regular 5670 version ? I'm about to purchase a Vari-Mu very soon to use mainly on my Mix Buss and I can't decide if I buy the regular one or the T-Bar Mod...🤔

[Snaps]

Beautiful! and I see I'm not the only one using the 1/2U vents between every module ;-)

[AlekseiPopovich-ok]

Hi! What ad-da converters have you used with this devices in this video?

[bonafontciel]

2 months ago i purchased the MP mastering edition with the new PSU. Is there any estimate for the new VMU+Manley power ? :D

[musicgalaxy]

Amean...Manley rocks! Those converters are good too. The combination is killer.

[djdrewpyroproduction]

I know that rock star green shirt anywhere, hey Marek.

[francisco_wah]

without level matching it's always a bit misleading

[lucasbet]

Great content, with to see more like it.

[crankfar]

Of course it sounds better, it's 2dB louder when engaged! Not a fair demo at all.

[GingerDrums]

Just... level match. LUFS metering is free, there is no excuse to at least blast am LUFS Norm...

[kensmechanicalaffair]

The mix has an annoying top end. Way too shiny.