Can this box FIX your MASTERING? Rupert Neve Master Bus Transformer

[@charlesrocks]

Master Buss Processor FOR LIFE. That damn thing is amazing.

[@trip83]

Your tshirt changing colour is tripping me out lol

[@prodby_cat]

Bro that shit mad trippy

[@usaroman]

Dom, I was totally blown away by the depth of sounds and keyboard arrangements on your single Cosmic Parenthesis and I never heard anything past or present with that level of sophistication. I believe many a synthesizer nerd would love to learn more about how such a sound is accomplished. Hint.... Please do a video on this subject. THANKS !!! 1000%

[@OfficialAlexZitto]

Very good review. I had both but after a lot of recording, mixing and mastering I see myself always going back to the MBP for the depth, dynamics and the mojo it brings to the sound. For the stereo width I give that to the MBT but how much stereo width are you looking for 😊. I tried hard to keep the MBT but always going back to MBP 😊

[@massivebeatzz]

Whether the Kiive plugin, or the box - it's hard to replace 4-5 mastering processors that cost 2000 to 8000 each (mastering EQ's, Compressors) with one $4000 unit... It's great for a mixing guy though who wants a bit of mastering excellence tools.

[@DVNT]

So much better than the SSL Fusion, seriously want this unit

[@DomSigalas]

yes and much more expensive too. You can't go wrong with it. It sounds beautiful and with minimal effort.

[@DVNT]

@@DomSigalas would love to see your review of the Kiive NFuse, I believe it is based on this same unit - it's really quite good but someone needs to do a legit blind shootout with the hardware.

[@HOUSEARREST1]

Hi Dom, is there any chance you expand on the information regarding the MBP in the future? I think there’s to little info out there. Especially about the mid/side unlinked SFE section. Would be very nice to see how you use it on a regular basis. Enjoy your day.

[@MOSMASTERING]

I've added it to my shopping list. I will buy one this year when my inheritance comes in!

[@DomSigalas]

You're gonna be happy with it ;)

[@MOSMASTERING]

@@DomSigalas Thank you so much for what you do! Love this channel so much. It's aided my production and workflow hugely. I've worked alone mainly for nearly 20 years, I would love to collab with someone on a track or even an album.. that would be my dream.

[@aleksamrkela831]

They're different devices that do different things (e.g. the MBT has a compressor, whereas the Fusion does not). As great as the MBT sounds, I'm put off by the fixed attack time on the compressor and the boutique price tag. The Fusion is awesome at what it does, and when paired with other devices, it really shines. I don't think there's such thing as a "one-stop-shop" piece of hardware, and I prefer having multiple devices on my mixbus doing different things. For that, I prefer the Fusion. :)

[@MilestonesMusic1]

A portico w/ a fusion or ssl plus would be awesome

[@massivebeatzz]

Agreed - that's why ME's have several boxes - often costing a multiple than just one "all -in one" box.

[@JT-qc2nb]

The fusion does have a full compressor, not just a HF comp. You have to hold in the HF button for a few seconds then it kicks into full compression. Check out the manual and you'll see. It's pretty dope, have one sitting here in my studio.

[@aleksamrkela831]

@@JT-qc2nb I know. I think it's based on the listen mic compressor on the old SSL consoles.

[@aleksamrkela831]

@@JT-qc2nb But it's an extremely aggressive compressor, and it's definitely not one you'd want to use on your mixbus. So, my point kind of still stands. :P

[@Radical_Middle]

My dream gear.

[@SkeadFerdinandMusic]

I Love the Master Bus Transform. I've used it online from Access Audio. Great sounding unit to my ears. Thanks for showcasing it! Love your videos.

[@Jaysonjay]

This is magic . Radio ready

[@jonathanwingmusic]

12:04 - Do you have a video or can you create one where you elaborate on how you use the SFE on the Portico? Since you mention many people don't use it correctly, I'd love to learn about the Dom Sigalas method! Great video, I love my MBP. Don't have the money or space to add the MBT but it looks awesome and like it would be a great pair, especially to have a stereo EQ. One day! Totally agree about the power switch thing - on all the Neve units. I own the MBC and a Shelford channel. The MBP and MBC generate a lot of heat, and I don't really need them on all the time until the final sweetening of my mix, so I had to create a secondary power switch under my desk which is a little annoying lol.

[@bonafrato]

Got one of the first 200 units. Very happy with it. It's expensive and does just what it does but it's like a little cheat box.

[@anaisvania]

SPL Vitalizer mk3-T Next, Please

[@johnbaptiste3565]

Second that. Would love your take on the vitalizer mk3

[@aeiplanner]

This is a great piece of gear. I've had it in my home studio for about 9 months. I've sold my 500 series rack. I started recording clean into my audio interface and just use this on the 2bus to get the final result. That said, the compression settings you're applying in this video are a bit much. If you're going to use the light to gauge compression, it needs to be pretty faint during most phrases, otherwise you're pulling down 7-12 db, which isn't what you want to do.

[@michaeltwiz8477]

@@aeiplanner What did you have in your 500 rack that you sold?

[@aeiplanner]

@@michaeltwiz8477 RND 511, 542, BLA bluey, SPL BIG

[@ladanzza]

The one reason to dont sell the fusion is the option to use insert and use mid side is you use for example an eq stereo as mid side, for example if you get the maag eq mastering edition you can get a great combo

[@ktreier]

Thanks Dom, the MBT is more in my price range than the Portico, was definitely interested in your take.

[@tomwest6732]

Thank you for the honest, open words

[@Orge77]

Great review! I recently picked up an MBT and agree on all the same points that it’s a significant upgrade over the Fusion I’ve been using for a while (mostly for mixing). I don’t have the MBP but do have a Bus+ which is now paired with the MBT. If you get one, I think you’ll find that it works well with the MBT although there may then be a bit of overlap with the MBP. For me the fusion is almost certainly going to be sold. I do have a possible use for it in a “Live” setting but outside of this I can’t really think of any situations where it will get use over the MBT. If I feel I need more color options in the future than it would make sense to augment the MBT with a silver bullet,m rather than hanging onto a box that has so much overlap with another. Honestly though, the MBT pretty much nixed my GAS for more end of chain outboard.

[@AlecBridges]

I had the Fusion, thought it was ok. Sold it, bought the MBT and LOVE IT. Way better than the Fusion to my ears.

[@binladen5299]

Glad to hear . I have one in the way . I have the ssl now gonna sell hope it was worth the upgrade

[@braxal6983]

Dom did you sell your Fusion and get the SSL Bus+? Please let us know.

[@mrmorpheus9707]

Im impressed...but more with your shirt changing colors..lol

[@treztracks]

Can you an A/B of the NFUSE plugin

[@DomSigalas]

I just found out about it, I’ll do my best to do this if I get many requests !

[@mozizo11]

as most of us would not buy those great expensive units,i was about to ask the same, would like to see A/B from Dom. the Nfuse jumped on my YT after seeing this video of Dom

[@alessandroconway2531]

Second the review of the NFUSE plugin@@DomSigalas !!

[@marcusgarveyson]

@@DomSigalas please do nfuse comparison

[@marcusgarveyson]

@@DomSigalas please do nfuse comparison

[@i-mixed-up]

Hi Dom. Thanks for yet another great review. I was intrigued to hear how you’re using the MBT and had been hoping you’d do a review of the MBT because I knew you had the MBP and the Fusion. I’m pleased to hear you affirm the two units (MBT & MBP) compliment one another. That’s stared in the FAQs about the MBT on their website, but I was a bit skeptical because of so much functional overlap. I too have the Fusion and the MBP, and was on the fence about adding the MBT. I now think I’ll get one to pair with the MBP. I also have the BUS+, which I’ve paired with the Fusion. I’m thinking I’ll maintain the Neve and SSL device pairings, as I’m of the opinion that SSL sorta released the BUS + and the Fusion to compliment one another in the same manner as the Neve MBP & MBT. I’d love to see your review of the BUS+ paired with the Fusion if you acquire one prior to selling your Fusion.

[@MilestonesMusic1]

Hey that’s awesome having all these. I just purchased the Portico Bus and would like to try that union between the fusion since it’s more economical. How is that in your mixes and do you use them as mix bus or master bus?

[@dragannegovanovic9194]

Great video Dom. Love Rupert Neve stuff. I have their summing station. It would be great to get your opinion on that unit for mixing out of the box.

[@alderickzeke-walter3369]

On the fusion you have mid-side insert point. You can get a top eq like a curve bender and then your life will change forever... haha

[@DomSigalas]

True. But I honestly never use it. I have other ways to do M-S in the studio. And I think most people that get the Fusion don't even know what this is. But very good point- the MBT doesn't have that!

[@JohnSmith-jm1jk]

hello, great video as always, a kind request to show us or if you have any videos showing how to mix and pan orchestra, i.e where to place violins, percussions, and the rest? need some help with this! do i leave it stock as the plug ins leave it or do i pan them all acordingly, i would also like to know the different sound stages, some composers position thier intruments differently, if a video has been done or could be done you showing us this would be great!

[@saulolealvideos]

ser brasileiro é ver um equipamento deste e saber que aqui custará o valor de um carro popular. Isso é muito triste. O governo taxa em mais de 100% produtos assim. Being Brazilian is to see a piece of equipment like this and know that here it will cost the same as a popular car. That is very sad. The government taxes products like this at over 100%.

[@dayzaudio]

Hey Dom, I am confused - the output meter: When in bypass does the meter go dead and just not show the original audio passing thru to output untouched? Or is the level in so low it just isn’t registering + the additive gain from the processing is adding that much more voltage at output?? Personally, I think outboard processing, ya gotta crank knobs and ADD VOLTAGE to get the sweet spots of the gear in many cases, then just down the line back off the increased gain. But, if they chose that meter just goes dead - why? Also I have heard this MBT unit a few times, and never even on discount did I think it was amazing+++, maybe just amazing-avg… IDK.

[@chillymilly6063]

Crime Reborn is a masterpiece, Dom!

[@DomSigalas]

Thank you my friend ❤️

[@MexManny]

i bout the zahl eq 1 cause if your review. the portico 2 processor is next buddy. thanks

[@DomSigalas]

Woooow! How do you like it? 🥰

[@Steviee8]

Love it but can’t afford it. Just bought the Kliveaudio NFuse. $99.

[@sergioguerrero6138]

For the price of the unit, the Harmonics pot looked very flimsy as you were rotating it. At 3:12 into the video.

[@DomSigalas]

This is the case with all recent Rupert Neve Gear. Yes it looks worse than it actually is- having some of them for over 6 years I had zero issues. Sturdy and no crackling pots ;) I think they allow a bit of tolerance on purpose.

[@dwayne_ascending]

Great review. Thanks. How do the SSL Vintage Drive plugin stack up to the hardware version?

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

I’ve tested the whole Fusion bundle against the hardware, extensively, the plugins are really great, you don’t need the hardware.

[@aleksamrkela831]

Not even close. They don't have the same tonal characteristics.

[@AlucardXIX]

Curious how you'd feel about this versus Kiive's new Nfuse plugin

[@DomSigalas]

Many people have mentioned this. I will HAVE to try it!

[@AlucardXIX]

@@DomSigalas I was really impressed with it, even comparing against the LTL Silver Bullet plugin. But really I'm curious how it compares to the actual gear

[@future_Victoryofficial]

But SSL is used in many studios for mastering 🤔

[@beigela]

the fusion is the box that amateurs get and start thinking they're mastering engineers. but you're not wrong, many project studios will use it to "master" their tracks, where you won't find many fusions is in an actual mastering house.

[@darrylweller6143]

How do you like the Mbt on electric guitar or acoustic guitar?

[@DomSigalas]

You know what I had examples but the video was way too long. Love it on electric guitar bus and can give a beautiful sheen and body on acoustics!

[@darrylweller6143]

@@DomSigalas could you send me that ? Would love to hear, thinking of this for my guitars and mix buss. Was also thinking of tg opto and tg12345 eq

[@MarcoPolux]

How about.... the SSL The Bus+?

[@DomSigalas]

I will try it out ;)

[@MarcoPolux]

@@DomSigalas I believe you'll love it 👌 it could be sharp or super colored and the level of balance you can achieve is superb because it also handles stereo, sides and center. 🤓👍

[@rudolfschipper]

4500 euro, good lord😳

[@MilestonesMusic1]

Hey bro great stuff like always . I just ordered me a bus portico and wondering how do I connect it. Do you mind sharing some insights or maybe creating a video on how to connect these devices.

[@DomSigalas]

I’ve done a video about hardware inserts in Cubase :) you just need to create an external effect in your studio connections.

[@beigela]

u bought a $5k box and don't know how to connect it?! lol

[@MilestonesMusic1]

@@beigela on an avid carbon is not as easy you gotta deal technical protool settings

[@Pissarrio]

do you offer mastering services? and if so what is your rate?

[@DomSigalas]

Yes I do. This is my job (not KZbin) :) You can email in my contact email here on KZbin ;)

[@udaykrishna_369]

Dear brother, I am from India. In 2022 I purchased cubsse12from Steinberg Online Shop. Now I want to upgrade to 13. But a message from Steinberg about 'splice member' is a pazzaling one to me. I don't know whether I am a splice member or not.And I fear that may I get full version of 13 or not. Because they said this update is not suitable for splice member. Please help me.

[@OfficialDomshe]

Hard to take your word seriously for it when doing an obvious tshirt promotion 😅

[@jovantrendmaker4722]

Neve is 4.500€ while Ssl is 1.700€

[@gregbradshaw7220]

You get what you pay for

[@EdVizenor]

1st🎉

[@bnjmnwst]

2nd

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

Neve is dead man buy gear from manufacturers who are still alive thanks.

[@YoungNino2017]

The Rupert Neve MBT is so clearly better it's no question at all... that SSL fusion isn't even 1/10th as good... the fusion doesn't even sound like it's doing anything plugins can't

[@udaykrishna_369]

Dear brother, I am from India. In 2022,I purchased cubsse12 from Steinberg Online Shop. Now I want to upgrade to 13. But a message from Steinberg about 'splice member' is a pazzaling one to me. I don't know whether I am a splice member or not.And I fear that may I get full version of 13 or not. Because they said this update is not suitable for splice member. I Please help me.