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“I’ve found the ML4000 perfect for putting the final touch on my mixes it flawlessly replaces the Waves L1 and L2, which I used for years.” with each band modeling a and automatically set to hardifferent vintage compressor monic intervals of each other, Review is amazing. I’ve found the so upper partials of harmonic Setup ML4000 perfect for putting noise can be removed along Apple 2 GHz the final touch on my mixes. with the fundamental. Dual Processor The unique Knee and Mode Revolver is an excellentG5 w/2 GB RAM sounding and easy-to-use controls allow the ML1 to Digidesign Pro handle any kind of material convolution reverb. All of the with a variety of responses, parameter adjustments are Tools 7.4, Lucid ranging from transparent to heard immediately, and the Gen-X-96 Clock aggressive. It flawlessly reoutputs are not muted during PMC AML-1 places the Waves L1 and L2, any control updates. The user monitors which I used for years before does not need to wait while Focal Twin6 Be switching to the ML4000. the reverb is re-rendered. The monitors The NF575 works great only negative is that it doesn’t for solving noise problems. support sample rates over 48 It makes removing rumble, kHz, so it can’t be used in a hiss, 60-cycle hum, and other audio high-resolution session. [According to problems quick and easy with minimal McDSP, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sample rate effect on the program material. The notch support for Revolver is coming within the filters can be set to an extremely sharp next three months. — Ed.] Synthesizer One has a high degree of Q, and the filters can be linked together flexibility and programmability, and can mimic many vintage analog synths. It has tons of presets that are logically stored in nine different categories, including Atmospheres, Basses, Brass, Comps, Leads, Pads, Sequences, Drums, and FX. While I’m not a keyboard player, I find that Synthesizer One gets used on a regular basis. Summary The McDSP TDM Emerald Pack is a comprehensive collection of very usable and wonderful-sounding plug-ins offered at a reasonable price. It includes great-sounding reverb, a huge variety of EQ and compression, guitar-amp and effects simulations, de-essing, noise filtering, a synthesizer, and analog tape and console simulations. I don’t think there is another bundle available from any manufacturer that can compete with the “bang for the buck” value that McDSP offers in the Emerald Pack. http://www.fdw-w.com http://www.fdw-w.com

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ProAudio Review - January 2009 Contnets Technically Speaking New At NAMM: Studio Opinion: Studio Sense Feature: PAR Session Trials: Large-Diaphragm Microphones Review and Second Opinion: McDSP TDM Emerald Pack III featuring FutzBox PAR Contributor Of The Month Review: Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Review: LaChapell Model 583s Microphone Preamp & Model 583e Microphone Preamp/EQ Review: RNDigital D4 Plug-In Mini Review: MXL Microphones V88 Large-Diaphragm Microphone Mini Review: Solid State Logic Mynx New at NAMM: Live New Live Products Opinion: Worship Audio PAR Recommends: Portable PA Options for 2009 Mini Review: Fishman SoloAmp Review: AKG D 40 Instrument Microphone Installation Profile: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC Single Slice

ProAudio Review - January 2009

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