Just got myself an SSL!
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crillemannen
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No seriously. Does it worth the 100,000USD he have to that?
Will he make that money by using it or something?
Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
Sonic qualities, workflow improvements, the bands get a hard-on when they see one. Just like any other piece of gear. Whether or not it's worth the price tag and maintenance is completely up to the individual.
Brett - K A L I S I A
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To the individual... and to the business 
If you're not already making that kind of money (or close) it's totally not worth the investment, no piece of gear will turn your business into a success.
If you're not already making that kind of money (or close) it's totally not worth the investment, no piece of gear will turn your business into a success.
Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
To the individual... and to the business
Absolutely. It's kinda scary seeing some people just starting out and considering a loan to get a 4000 series desk
In Plec's hands, though, I'm sure this AWS gets all the loving it deserves!
Brett - K A L I S I A
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I think it's the 948 that has stereo channels.Isn't Andys the regular 900+ SE? Because yours is the 924 which means every channel is stereo
+1 (@ Brett)
This isn't the stereo channel which is the AWS 948, but this is the same new board apart that.
So what are the new things on this compared to an old AWS900 or +SE?
Does someone from ssl is going to help you learn the console?
This isn't the stereo channel which is the AWS 948, but this is the same new board apart that.
So what are the new things on this compared to an old AWS900 or +SE?
Does someone from ssl is going to help you learn the console?
egan.
daylightdies.com
I'm doing the big 30 later this year, so this is my gift to myself basically. Or it's just one of those 30 year crisis, haven't quite decided yet.Ok well you got yourself a damn sweet console. Seems to be the ultimate hybrid between analogue and ITB
Thx man!About time man, I'm glad it's finally getting installed. That's a lot of money for a workflow improvement! I'm glad those Swedish pop TV show contest winners are treating you well enough to be able to do that
The patchbay wiring should keep your assistant busy!
Got to keep the bank manager happy you know.
It's a canadian band called "Borealis" that I mastered late last year. Their album release is sometime in April now I think. Check them out, they're really great!
Ah, yes you are correct there, sir. Although it's only the 948 that has stereo channels. On the input side of things the 900+SE and 924 are identical.Isn't Andys the regular 900+ SE? Because yours is the 924 which means every channel is stereo
Pretty much what Jarkko said. Anyone can do with a computer and mouse these days but having a console to work with is more like actually playing an instrument. You're mixing more effectively rather than clicking around in sub-menus all the time. The SSL is special compared to a lot of other consoles since you do have 24 analog channels plus a very sophisticated control surface for your DAW. You can pretty much run any session with just the console and a wireless mouse.
The AWS was the only console even worth considering and I went through ALL other options. If you're mixing professionally you need total recall within minutes on everything which is why mixing with just a computer can't be beaten for recall ability and that's why you can't just get an analog console and be done with it. Plus you have the DAW control so even if you want to do an ITB mix it still ups your workflow and makes the whole process a lot more fun to do. I did also consider the 948 but it was another $15 000 plus when going through all the scenarios I just found I wouldn't use the extra 24 inputs more than maybe 5% of the time, so it just wasn't worth it to me.
Really killer purchase...the more I see the more I want!
I've seen that there's a HPF but no LPF...strange...
I've seen that there's a HPF but no LPF...strange...
I don't believe there are many new options, if any. They removed the double VU meter look for the busses and added a phase meter just like on the Duality plus they redid the channel scribble fields. They haven't changed anything regarding inputs or anything regarding function I believe so it's mostly a cosmetic update.
No, it really isn't that tough to learn. If you've ever worked with an analog console before it's just the same thing basically. Just needed to go through the manual a couple of times and check out the specifics you know. The automation system is a whole new thing to me so I will need to learn that from the ground up though. Other than that, you just get to work on it and learn as you go.
Ermz
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Ahh Borealis, nice to finally hear the finished product there. I was oriignally meant to mix - hence how the guys got the suggestion to use you for mastering! I'm glad that all worked out.
Anyway I can't wait to hear what you put out with this desk... and how you respond to me flooding you with stems
Anyway I can't wait to hear what you put out with this desk... and how you respond to me flooding you with stems
Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
It might take your Cube 15 + unknown mic reamping service to a new level, though
The reamping was just for fun.
I own much more expensive equipment than this lol....
Thx again mate!Ahh Borealis, nice to finally hear the finished product there. I was oriignally meant to mix - hence how the guys got the suggestion to use you for mastering! I'm glad that all worked out.
Anyway I can't wait to hear what you put out with this desk... and how you respond to me flooding you with stems
My gear lust could not be kept in check so we had a couple NS-10's and cheap sound card wired up just to get some signal into the board for a little test drive on the analog side of things.
The dynamics on this thing is silly!
Need to A/B the bus compressor to my Smart C2 but the onboard Quad Compressor just sounded sooooo good on anything you put through it. Easily smashed a mix with 8db of bus compression without it sounding anywhere near freaky. The two channel dynamic strips also pure heaven! You know what I mean when I say.. digital vs. analog compression snap! Never been a fan of neither the Waves or UAD SSL channel strip dynamics, but this was really beautiful.
It's not uncommon for people getting the AWS to also get an X-Rack pumped with dynamic strips. Will probably go that route too in the future.
Ermz
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Always wondered whether that 8-12dB of master bus compression was easier to achieve on the actual desk quad comp. My GSSL turns into pump-mania after about 4. Looking forward to that shoot-out between the C2!
