I compared Slate Virtu to my $1,000 mastering chain

I recently tried the Slate Virtu mastering software to see how it compared to my $1,000 mastering chain

[@sadul]

Just tried the Slate Virtu on one of my (soon to be released) song. I like it. I have had few bad cases of human mastering this year. Not gonna say names. Really bad distortion etc. My experience is that my mastering will be done with Slate from now on. Mix translates perfectly to all speakers and headphones. First time in 30 years of recording and mixing. I wish it did not...but the robot wins.

[@JC-jt3ug]

I feel you there mate I’ve spent too much money on poor mix and masters

[@nantofficial]

goddamn I use the exact same plugins you use for years, except ozone 10 that one is a newby for me.. I didn't even realise that the price tag of everything we buy eventually is a huge amount xp

[@AndrewCCM]

Louder ≠ Better. Louder = Louder

[@Ian_Martin]

Just listening on my iPhone speakers, and the the Slate version did sound a little warmer, and sounded like it gelled just a tad more which is honestly crazy, considering. I’ve been researching how to master my tracks, and now I might look into Slate! You should see if they would give it to you for free for shouting them out!

[@JansleyMusic]

Yeah I think if you don't want to dive too deep in the weeds of specific mastering plugins, Slate is honestly a viable option. Thanks for stopping by Ian! Ooo and good call, maybe I'll reach out to them 😁

[@NealJohnson]

Slate is missing excitement in the higher frequencies, it’s borderline muddy. Nice comparison! Would’ve been nice to see a spectrum comparison with frequencies and not just loudness.. 🙂

[@RobertTaylorMusic]

Listening on professional studio speakers, the Slate version is on the edge of being "muddy". You could be a little "ticker'. But overall I prefer yours.

[@panagope]

Very nice song !!

[@JansleyMusic]

I appreciate that, thank you! :)

[@imanuelyehuda8138]

slate = louder but not clear

[@JansleyMusic]

Totally agree!

[@brunoburtoni8479]

Slates sound muddy yours is clear

[@JansleyMusic]

Yeah, Slate has too much low and mid range boost for me. Thanks for stopping by!

[@firstnamesurname6550]

Slate's chain sounds over processed and less defined ... Your chain sounds better ...