It's almost within my budget to purchase the Waves SSL bundle but before I take the giant plunge for my TDM system, I was wondering if anyone here has it or has used it. My main concern is understanding how much of a difference the plugin(s) can make on my source material from inferior input chains.
I have the not so impressive Mackie 24:8 as my console. As soon as I convince anyone to help me invest in an SSL board I'll be in great shape , but for now I'm kinda stuck with this line of control. So my main question is if my source material is hitting some inferior channel like the Mackie or other preAmps, what kind of positive difference CAN the SSL plugins make? If I bypass everything and come direct into ProTools will the signal be clean enough to make full use out of the plugin. I fear I'd just be like dressing up my teenage cousin in an Arnold Schwarzenegger costume and trying to pass him off as a body builder.
I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have used these plugins in the past or own them and use them. Thanks!
I have the not so impressive Mackie 24:8 as my console. As soon as I convince anyone to help me invest in an SSL board I'll be in great shape , but for now I'm kinda stuck with this line of control. So my main question is if my source material is hitting some inferior channel like the Mackie or other preAmps, what kind of positive difference CAN the SSL plugins make? If I bypass everything and come direct into ProTools will the signal be clean enough to make full use out of the plugin. I fear I'd just be like dressing up my teenage cousin in an Arnold Schwarzenegger costume and trying to pass him off as a body builder.
I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have used these plugins in the past or own them and use them. Thanks!