Chronograph
Inspired
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share an interesting life hack with you.
I use Logic 9 as the main DAW, over 200 plugins, crashing all the time, digital artefacts etc etc.
After another crash of Logic today, I asked myself - why not using Axe FX as an outboard gear, not only for the guitars but also as a channel strip? Long story short, I just made a preset in Axe I am using right now for the kick. Very simple one, three parametric EQs and the new optical compressor. First, EQ 1 where I cut dramatically everything from 200 Hz up to 2 rHz. Then the compressor with pretty aggressive settings (long attack, long release, 8 dB of makeup gain). Then EQ2 where I boost around 60 Hz narrowly and around 2 rHz for that spank, then EQ3 just for hi-pass and low-pass filters.
The result so far is fantastic! The kick is very tight, with thick lows but not overwhelmingly, sits nicely in the mix. Way better than any of my plugins.
Looks like another use for Axe has just been found Highly recommended.
Just wanted to share an interesting life hack with you.
I use Logic 9 as the main DAW, over 200 plugins, crashing all the time, digital artefacts etc etc.
After another crash of Logic today, I asked myself - why not using Axe FX as an outboard gear, not only for the guitars but also as a channel strip? Long story short, I just made a preset in Axe I am using right now for the kick. Very simple one, three parametric EQs and the new optical compressor. First, EQ 1 where I cut dramatically everything from 200 Hz up to 2 rHz. Then the compressor with pretty aggressive settings (long attack, long release, 8 dB of makeup gain). Then EQ2 where I boost around 60 Hz narrowly and around 2 rHz for that spank, then EQ3 just for hi-pass and low-pass filters.
The result so far is fantastic! The kick is very tight, with thick lows but not overwhelmingly, sits nicely in the mix. Way better than any of my plugins.
Looks like another use for Axe has just been found Highly recommended.
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