So Ricky Tinez did a video using the Max as a stereo bus compressor and I was wondering if anyone else had some opinions about this use case? Interested in having some dynamics control over the ST. Have read that the LA2A is too slow for mastering/stereo bus purposes but don’t know much about the other included emulations.
Thoughts?
It’s usable but these 3 aren’t the typical compressor models you would want on mixbus for electronic music. But there are no rules and it might be a cool sound nonetheless.
In the video it sounds ok i think. But not really punchy, just squashed.
Here’s a demo of the UAFX Galaxy with a MEGAfm and an SH-01a.
Currently, several of the UAFX pedals are reduced in price. Maybe you find that interesting
Indeed, the Max Compressor looks quite interesting and quite versatile from what I can see/ hear in the demo. The price is reasonable IMO. I’ve been looking for an end chain for a while now and this looks like a good alternative to:
I might have answered my own question but it would still be great to hear from anyone who has used it. Except Ricky Tinez, all the reviews are with guitare.
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Does anyone know how the max handles line level? In theory, should be a great Syntakt companion, particularly if you are primarily using for drums. Lots of complaints from bass users (I assume using active pickups) that it is unusable.
I haven’t tried the pedal myself but keep in mind that the devices you listed are more suited for end of chain “mastering”. As said before, the 3 compressors the pedal is modelled after aren’t the typical compressor models you would want on mixbus for electronic music.
Interesting, can you please elaborate a bit why you/others wouldn’t regard it as an end chain?
The 3 different comp presets of the pedal are inspired by LA-2A, UA 1176 and Dyna Comp.
LA-2A and 1176 are both known to give a certain sound to the signal which is a good idea for individual instruments. The Dyna Comp is a guitar pedal.
On the master bus most people would want a more transparent compressor.
You might like that kind of sound on your mix but i haven’t heard a demo yet where i could hear the pedal adding punch to a mix for example. Though it will probably add some glue to your mix and in parallel mode it might work well with your material.
I purchased it for this very reason. I am using it in the jam here: https://youtu.be/-aB2FCRrtA0
I am still not convinced on it, but I dont think I have dialed it in just right yet.
I am running it in parallel, not using any preamp, and both comps are the LA2A
Interesting, it might take time to learn it. Unless you’ll realise after a while that it doesn’t work for you, I would invest some time in A/B testing. E.g find a setting that you like, then match the gain when the compressor is muted so you can switch between the two.
Good luck 
Btw. I get an error when I try to listen to your link, it says that the video from universumfilm is not available in my country, Germany.
UGh… probably the AKIRA clip I used got tagged for copy right… see if the instagram link works: HERE
Has anyone tried Ruby or Dream on a synth?
Im looking to heat up my MNM and the pre amp, reverb combo seems like a good fit with MNM.
Tried searching the Toob but came up short.
In case folks hadn’t noticed, there have a been a few more affordable additions to the UAFX line-up… I guess they’re at the price point where they’re not so much cheaper than the existing line as to be no-brainers but they’re possibly of interest to some. I really like the separate Lo/Mid/Hi decay controls on the Evermore - seems like it would make it quite a playable reverb.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of demos on youtube is the usual guitarists mashing away with little regard for how well you can hear the tails of the verbs/delays so here are the official videos…
They are mono and thus less interesting for non-guitarists. The bigger ones are mono/stereo.
I picked up the Galaxy last week and it’s stunning. For anyone who’s considering a tape delay emulation I would definitely recommend, it’s the best one I’ve ever heard
I couldn’t resist to buy a used Starlight and Golden after really liking Chromaconsole’s delays and CXM 1978. I’m really really impressed with both so far. I thought I don’t need these vintage sounds when I started making my own music, but especially the Starlight warmth and grittiness seems to be what I was always looking for in a delay.
Quick question on Golden though to owners, so we can double check a potential issue. On all models, there’s a noticeable jump when moving the mix button from fully wet to around 95-90% wet. Specifically, high frequencies suddenly jump in, even if they’re dialed really low. This sucks, because I love how CXM brings these back in for drums. I thought I’d try if Golden gets me there as well and sell CXM before I get too attached to it.
Here’s an example of it. Starting with Golden on Perc Plate at fully wet going to dry, then same on CXM Plate, both about the same settings for bass/treble, decay and predelay (although not fully comparable of course).
I don’t have the Golden anymore, but I do recall this behavior.
IIRC, someone from UAD said that when the mix knob is fully wet, the reverb is actually switching to a kill dry mode (you might even hear a faint audible click in some cases).
When you turn it back ccw, the dry signal returns and that’s when there’s a slight change in sound.
I think it has something to do with the analog dry through path, but I’m not 100% sure.
This feels right, as I also hear that click. And like the sound example shows, it behaves like expected after that 95% ish point. I’ve tried if setting it to trails bypass changes anything, but it doesn’t. Thanks for confirming, I might check back with UAFX to see if there’s a solution or workaround.
I was surprised how big they are btw. But the size and build quality are actually perfect, they feel more premium than my Chase Bliss pedals.
Golden goes smoothly up to 50% wet and then 100% without any transition.
