Klanghelm MJUC Review w/ Working Class Audio - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@Producelikeapro]

It's a year now since I reviewed this plug in with Matt Boudreau! Ever since then I've told so many people about it, everywhere I go people are using it and it's still only around $27!! Complete bargain!! Well done Klanghelm for making an amazing sounding plug in that we can use every single day on multiple different sources! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

YES !!! Thank U for letting me know about this plugin !!!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're welcome Darlene! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

Great plug in I bought it immediately after watching this video

[@Producelikeapro]

That's fantastic to hear IWant Appledumplings!! It truly is an amazing plug in! I use it every day on every mix! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@zicmanislord]

Hi, Did you tried the SDDR saturation from Klanghelm with 3 kinds of saturation like the MJUC? I love Klanghelm plugins. Good prices and good vibes. Thx for your great channel :) .

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

I have to add: I just contacted Tony Frenzel at Klangheim for support; not for MUJC, but for a free plugin - IVGI. He came back within15 minutes with lots of usefu and in-depth information, which I think is fantastic support and service. I took the opportunity to say how brilliant I think the MUJC is and name checked this channel and linked this video as the reason for my purchase of MUJC

[@capancrunch2426]

I honestly cannot believe how good the mjuc is, klanghelm took plugins to another level congrats to the developer, I've always been a hardware only dinosaur but klanghelm seriously gave all engineers a gift with these tools

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree! Amazing plug in!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@xaosnox]

FYI, you can get a much smoother bypass by clicking the VU meter in the plugin.That click from the ProFools bypass is very disruptive and makes it harder to make a good comparison. The other really impressive thing about this plugin that doesn't get enough attention is how well the auto gain compensation works. No other compressor with that feature actually matches it so perfectly. And, yeah, the mix function is great. I use it on a lot more than compressors because it's available on every plugin in REAPER. Also, in REAPER, the audio engine is so much better that you can run that on 20 tracks easily. ProFools starts choking on a few instances. And not just this plugin. This one is actually really well designed and is puts a very light load on the CPU compared to a lot of plugins. I don't understand why anyone is still using ProFools in 2018. Are you running that on a G3? ;-)

[@randywaldo2290]

Hi Warren, I actually have a close friend here in Memphis that does voice over work on a national level. He stumbled across this plugin. bought it, and sent me a link to it, I immediately purchased it and now have it in my plugins. Absolutely phenomenal. Your review of this is very timely. Thanks for sharing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Randy Waldo Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Yes fantastic plug in and I strongly suggest people to definitely get it while it's still at this price! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@FPofSTV]

Warren, I bought the MJUC and it is unbelievable. For a guy who works in his basement it really breathes life into my tracks particularly clean or relatively clean guitars. One thing I did notice was that my current EQ plugins that came with my DAW didn't help enhance what the MJUC was doing. I downloaded the TDR VOS SlickEQ from your Top 10 plugins video and it works great with the MJUC. Thanks! Andy

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +FPofSTV Fantastic!! Thanks for the great tip on the TDR VOS SlickEQ! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@niklassilen4313]

Great review and discussion! You skipped one of the most important controls though.. the one called CAL in the top right corner. That thing is "magic". Basically you tweak the expected nominal input level with that. This means that you can affect the way the saturation and the drive knob works. For instance, you can set the CAL to -6 or even zero, and then hit the drive knob all the way to 10 and still get very subtle distortion. Or vice versa, set CAL to -24 and just slightly touch the drive knob.. boom, instant "different" subtle distortion (or crank it to 10 for instant complete distortion). Also, SDRR saturation plugin suite is incredibly good. The tone and saturation you can get from it is HUGE. It's a very deep plugin suite though.. has taken me over a year to finally grok it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Niklas Silen Thanks for the great tip! I believe the distortion is actually very subtle indeed, I was really impressed with how it sounded and never felt there was too much distortion, in fact I was cranking the distortion a lot! Thanks I will definitely check out the SDRR Saturation plug in! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@tiggerdyret]

Please consider reviewing the SDRR plugin too. This wasn't only informative as a buyer's guide, but also as a compression tutorial. Thanks man!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's a fantastic idea Tiggerdyret! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@synesthetica]

I really love Klanghelm stuff. Great plugins for ridiculous prices. I feel the same way about MJUC, that it's taking the classic design to where it is not possible in analog. I really like that. I did a shootout between MJUC mk2 and Retro 176 (mk2 is based on it) and in a blind test I even failed to recognize the hardware. That was with interstage and density engaged on the plugin. This is where the magic of this plugin is. Warren, if you like MJUC I bet you'll love his DC8C compressor. These two are the only compressors I use most of the time. And Tony has just announced that he is working on an EQ :)

[@cawproject]

I already bought the plugin, because of Joe. But your old video made me realize that this is so much versatile and coloring than I thought. Thanks Warren!

[@Beexzz]

Hey Warren! I juts gotta say - Klanghelm (Mr. Tony Frenzel, Berlin, Germany) makes superb code, very CPU friendly and high quality pro audio plugins! I am with his plugins waaaaay back and all I can say that Klanghelm NEVER let you down as user. Superb quality at VERY affordable price(s)!!! One man (was before anyway) show, small boutique coding and it makes me smile every time I need good simulation (emulation) / digital audo tool for any given task. If gain staged right, signal at the ouput from Klanghelm products is great. Thumbs up! Best regards, Krešo

[@AudioReplica2023]

got this plugin like a 2 months ago, and its been my bass and drum parallel compresor since. Love it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi isaac pizarro yes, it's incredibly versatile! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@louderthangod]

I got into the Working Class podcast because you were on it and I've been listening to a ton of them lately...great stuff on my long commute.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +louderthangod Fantastic! Yes Matt at Working Class Audio is great! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@catonlsd3]

Hey Warren, a quick tip with the MJUC... if you click (almost) anywhere in the metering area it acts as a bypass button. You should play more with the individual MKs especially re-tweak the attack and release since they are pretty different from one MK to the next... The drive is pretty different from one MK to the next as well...

[@Producelikeapro]

HI +catonlsd3 Thanks very much for those great tips!! I really do love the sound of tis compressor, I know I just scratched the surface! Thanks for contributing I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rmellersh]

Brilliant thanks. Just got it for £18 and it's much better than we can hear on your post - more subtle - the mk2 is definitely my fave. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Richard Mellersh Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Yes very impressed with this plug in! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@koenraadfoesters]

Produce like a pro X WCA = Love It. I love both of you guys for what you are providing us with. Much love!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +strikefirstt Aw shucks! Yes Matt is a great guy! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@bb-of3qz]

Had this plug for a week or two and just love it for the price. Great to see you giving it a test drive plus I also love the working class audio podcast so all in all I'm loving this video. Thanks for all you do!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jj Jones Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Yes Matt at Working Class Audio. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dylandylan11731]

This is my automatic go-to compressor for vocals. The DC1A is an amazing drum & bass comp.

[@chrisjordan9259]

Hi Warren, I bought it today for €24 --- they really didn't raise up the price at all - and the thing is as good as you've presented it on Sept. 10. 2015. I run it on my Logic Pro X and it does alot of buzz for the buck! WOW!! Thank you "ever so much" :-)

[@youmilkpack]

Why isn´t this compressor more famous!? It´s BRILLIANT!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Christian Angelo Nilsén I know it's AMAZING!! Recommending it to everyone!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MrQurutin]

+Christian Angelo Nilsén You should also check out Klanghelms DC8C 2, it's another amazing compressor from the same company. It's crazy versatile and sounds great. It's cleaner than MJUC so if you want to saturate the sound it doesn't really do that, but having so much control and different styles of compression it can be used on anything. I've used it to smoothen vocals, drums to pop, crush backing vocals for nice effect, final mix bus touches, anything really. And for 27 dollars / 20 euros, it's a no-brainer.

[@youmilkpack]

+MrQurutin Got it now! Damn it's awesome on my lead guitars (Crunch) ! Thanks man!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +MrQurutin Yes they make many amazing plug ins! Very impressed! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Christian Angelo Nilsén Yes agreed! I use it on guitars, drums, everything haha! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren.

[@MrAmukelani]

These Plug ins r unbeatable love em...even the free versions !! this revolutionary stuff

[@anthonym7272]

Love this plugin! Bought it almost 2 weeks ago. So glad that you're reviewing it, I'm not sure if there's ever been a better plugin when you factor in price, sound and performance.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +bassmanant Agreed hard to beat at any price! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ellrucker494]

I really enjoyed this video. It really broke down what we should listen for and explained what all the plugins do and what they were emulated from. You also brought up familiar tape plugins and also what it's like to be in a real studio. All this without being technical and boring. Keep these types of videos coming.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ell Rucker! That means a lot to me my friend! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and got so much out of it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@octopusonfire100]

Watching this in summer 2016, I think you haven't done something alike so far. I think it's really interesting to discuss new plugins with other professionals. Please do more!

[@Producelikeapro]

Great stuff! I just did another one with Matt Boudreau! We did the U He Satin! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@christaylor5481]

Just now waiting for my download to come through.... Great in-depth review Warren. Great product Klanghelm! Can't wait to go and play.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Chris Taylor Thanks very much! Fantastic plug in! I use every day! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren.

[@guitargalaxy333]

Just purchased for $27.00 ... Sounds great !!! Sweet deal .... Thanks for the tip Warren !!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul Bryson Fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@musahenderson]

This is the first time I have "blindly" bought a plugin off of someone's opinion. It cost less than £20 so I can't go wrong really. Also thanks for introducing WCA I haven't heard his podcast before but I will 100% check it out. I have a mix to do today for a client so let's see what Mr Klanghelm can do. I have some of there free plugins so I have no doubt it will be quality.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Musa Henderson Fantastic! It's a wonderful plug in! Yes what a price, hopefully they'll keep it at that price for a while! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@silanman]

Thanking You Warren....just waiting for the download info to come through....looks awesome

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Keith Johns Great! Yes it's a wonderful plug in! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AudioReplica2023]

you know I did a harmonic test on the free version and it does creates harmonic content. So the warmth he`s talking about its that. Cant wait to get them.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! So glad you enjoy the plug in! It's wonderful! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@FamilieMeij]

Hey Warren, Just for the guys that are the new owner of this plugin. I found that adjusting the gain reduction needle ( Press Klanghelm logo left side of the plugin ) to fast more helpful for Mk2 and Mk3 version. Greetings from the IBC Amsterdam! Ronald Meij

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +ronald meij Fantastic! Thanks for the great tip, I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@fusionid]

warren thank you x doing this. just wanted to mention I'm surprised no discussion in bus compression. I feel most of us like our Daw compressors but 2buss duty seems the one place most report room for improvement

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +fusionidHM Thanks for the great question! Yes for a very digital sounding bright mix this would be an AMAZING on the bus to warm it up! Great idea!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@capancrunch2426]

Warren the mk3 tames the bass beautifully man that drive knob is like no other, good stuff ma man

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!! Thanks for the tip! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@peterheinen6110]

Got this plugin a year ago or so. Use it on any drum buss, and only recently discovered our singer's vocals (singing too dynamically) are controlled and toned much better than any other compressor I used before! Its price is well below market value - what is it priced right now?

[@davidmood5161]

Many thanks for the review, Warren! Fun fact: Klanghelm is German and means "sound helmet" :o)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +David Mood Haha that's awesome!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@spitfiremusic3997]

David Mood you RULE!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@spitfiremusic3997 yes he does!

[@andreirlmeier]

And its a one man Company the Genius Tony Frenzel !!

[@karmafarm]

I'm just turning on to the Klanghelm plugins. The freebies are surprisingly good. I've now bought the SDRR saturation plug, which has such a wide range of colouration possibilities. This review has convinced me to grab the MJUC too. Great video!

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

FWIW I have just bought the MJUC today for a total of $26.36 including tax/VAT. This is very very good, regardless of price. Still looks and acts just like Warren shows here.

[@Fezzler61]

Warren - Your videos are great; but a liked this format for a change.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Fezzler61 Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@michaelpmitchem]

Yeah - wow (face melted)... This plugin kills it. Was just finishing a mix on an acoustic-ish song with a darker, more vintage vibe, when I decided to swap it out for the Slate Digital VBC I previously had on there. I actually did an A-B of the two. So the VBC sounded great and is usually my go-to. When we dialed in the Mark II with a little drive and a little nudge towards the hi-fi, the mix jumped out. Massive difference in the amount of depth and and clarity across everything, while giving it the glue you expect on a master buss comp. It was a solid mix before but this one really took it up a notch! Hello vibe!!! Great on my lead vocal parallel chain as well, but this time on the mark III setting. Glued, even dynamics and vibe vibe vibe! Huge score for 27 bucks! I strongly suggest the purchase before this one goes through the roof price-wise. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Michael Mitchem Fantastic!! That's great to hear! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@mikaeljohansson83]

Wow cool just found this video. And was flabbergasted that you used Robert Jon and the Wreck!!! I've worked a couple of times with that band at Rockland Sala and they are a great live band! I didn't know you recorded that album. Really cool album btw.

[@JosiahDietrich]

I love the free version. It adds color and vibe and just feels good. I haven't bought the full version yet...that is to happen in the near future

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Josiah, I agree! Even the free one is amazing! Klanghelm make amazing plug ins! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@davedwyer5188]

Hey Warren. Great Video as always. I followed your advice (as always) and grabbed the Klanghelm MJUC........I already had the free "Junior" version........and it's all you said it would be. Just thought I'd let you know, in my humble opinion........and after some serious testing on a current track I'm working on........that the MJUC jnr actually has a slightly different tone again to the MK1/11/111 versions of it's Big Brother.........so now I've 4 Kick Ass Compressors for the price of less than one :) I had the jnr inserted on my Drum Buss, and no matter how much I tweaked the other 3, I couldn't beat what the jnr was doing for the Track..........probably "program dependent" I know.........but I thought your subscribers might like to know that the "Freebee" is also a little winner. Cheers Dave Dwyer

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Dave Dwyer Wow thanks for the info! That's a great tip! I think both the $27 and free version together will give you massive options! Great product! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ChrisDececio]

Nice review Warren :) I've just got the plugin and I'm loving it. I just wanted to point out one thing... the sidechain filter cutoff control just filters the low end from the sidechain (detection) circuit, so those lower frequencies don't trigger the compressor. Those frequencies still get compressed by the compressor, but the compression level drops as it's not being triggered by the low end anymore ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Chris Dececio Great to hear you bought the compressor! Yes that's exactly how the sidechain works! I use it on Bass, it's great! It let's 250hz and below through and then compresses everything above that! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@renejrhodes88]

Hey Warren. Thanks for your great videos. Why not make a walk through of the DC8C, Klanghelms versatile advanced compressor? I feel like people tend to avoid those clever Plugins bacause they feel overwhelmed by the options. Once you get to know what those are however this compressor becomes incredible flexible.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi René, I really appreciate the kind words! That's a wonderful idea! I will definitely try out that plug in!! Thanks for the great tip! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@FPofSTV]

Warren, I know you've mentioned it before but could you refresh my memory. What does the Side Chain do? Thanks, Andy

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +FPofSTV Great question! In this plug in you can set certain frequencies to pass through and everything else to be compressed, it's great for adding warmth to your signal. I hope that helps? Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@stratsimirdimitrov5737]

Thank you Warren! I bought it and start trying it before the end of this episode. Thanks again! Amazing video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Stratsimir Dimitrov Wonderful!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Nakidim75]

I’m still using it. Among my 1176 and 2500 hardware and software, this one is a masterpiece in my mixes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, amazing plug in! Very impressed!

[@emmajabo1234]

Hello Warren. Once again thanks for a super fantastic video! I bought this amazing Klanghelm Mjuck plugin..and I have been incredible Happy. It almost sounds like analog hardware..and I use it almost for everything I have in my mix setup in The Box!..Looking forward to the next video, as always, many thanks.😃🎸🎤🎹

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jacob W-Petersen Fantastic!! Yes agreed, I'm extremely impressed! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@beatarcheologzt]

Hey video as usual. I just bought the plug in now, very impulsively i might add but I do wonder, do I have to have an ilok to use this or what? Thx

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +rapofgod There is no need for your iLok for this plug in, vey simple to install and use. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@SleepyEyezCarter]

Just ran across this plugin..... had the free version and now I got the paid one. Still working with it but I love the sound it is giving my vocals so far.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's wonderful to hear!!

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Amazing plug in! Gets used on every mix!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes EVERY mix! Haha great compressor! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@acpllc3]

Wow -- glad I discovered this. Great job, Warren and Matt!! You mentioned the Softube Saturation plugin, which I love -- perhaps it would be great to use it and the MJUC just after, from the get-go?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +acpllc3 Yes huge fan of the Klanghelm!! Great plug in!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@luismarban6360]

Many thanks for the review, Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Luis Marban Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@matthiascieslik5301]

Great review! This compressor is marvellous I think, too. On a voice over I have never heard a better one for this price by far!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Matthias Zepnkt I agree 100%! Fantastic compressor!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Palle444]

HI Produce Like a Pro. :) Is the plugin still any good or would you buy another? :) Thx for some great videos!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Still LOVE this plug in!!

[@timball8429]

Thanks Warren! On your advice I've downloaded this plug-in whilst it's on offer. I'll have a mess around with it. I understand there are some other freebies by Klanghelm.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tim Ball Fantastic! Yes it's a must have at that price! Fingers crossed they leave it at that price for a while! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@zicmanislord]

Hi Warren. Happy new year :). It should be very interesting to have an interview with Tony Frenzel, the Klanghelm plugins' developper. He is german and a very kind person and speaks well english. He is musician too.Thx.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Frank, that's an amazing idea! I would love to! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@channelderek9005]

Great plugin. Can't beat the price.This is a huge step up from the free one. I wish all plugins should auto gain control feature.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Derek Vincent Yes amazing plug in for the price! Not sure how long it will be that inexpensive! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Price is amazing!

[@RecluseRR]

Try out the Slate Digital VMR and VBC if you haven't already, especially the FG401 with the Neve modelled transformers for that lowend/lowmid saturation I haven't heard plugins that do it quite like that.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +TJO Audio that sounds fantastic! Will definitely try them! Thanks for the tip! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@collinberg8708]

This is a great plug. Thanks for sharing it. I have an ik multimedia suite and use the fairchild emulation but this plug-in (mk1) has more to offer and I think it sounds better. Everyone should check out all of the slate digital stuff. They are amazing!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Collin Berg Yes it's a very impressive plug in and the introductory price is insane! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@IntheDAW]

I love this plugin

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jerry Anthony Mateo Agreed! Sounds fantastic! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@FVDaudio]

Beautiful compressor software... Congratulations to the company & designers. And as usual ... Very good habit. Warren, excellent episode. Also, congratulations to you. #ProduceLikeAPro

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Francisco Viper Díaz Yes it's a truly wonderful plugin and what a price! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AARONKAYE]

hey i downloaded this plugin last week! all the plugs by Klanghelm are awesome.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +GODSON Official Music Agreed! Amazing stuff! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Yes, all incredible plug ins!

[@MartinWeeksmw]

Hi Warren, I've been using the "Jr" version of this compressor for about a month now and love it. It's become my go to compressor for lots of tracks. But I have a question about the side chain feature and it's a bit elaborate. So please bear with me. I use two DAWs. However, the one I rely on the most doesn't allow for side chain compression. the other is "Reaper" and it's confusing as all get out so it's used a lot less while I continue to figure things out on it. (love it but their method of routing throws me off all the time) What I am aiming to do is use compressors to control (squash when necessary) effects in the send bus. In other words when the vocals are going I want the reverb to be toned down, and to come back in full when the lyrics end for the purpose of dynanics. Gives it that "Real" live type of effects instead of having reverb running through the entire vocals. So the question is can I use the side chain effects of the mjuc to accomplish this? If so can you walk me through this process? I use Mixcraft 7 currently and for the most part it's a very good DAW. It has it's issues as it's a CPU HOG but when things get too squirrely I just render to wav and import to reaper. But I'd prefer to just do it in the MC and be done with it as our emphasis is on selling our original songs to artists. We are not a touring band. (Old Farts if you wish and way past that point) If responding to this is too much for your website you can always just email me directly...and of course that's if you have time. Thanks sir and have a "Bodacious" Day. (that's my answer to "Marvelous") :-D

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Martin Weeks Thanks for the great question! Yes it's actually quite simple, put the Reverb on it's Auxillary track, send from the lead vocal to the reverb as per normal, but also send to the sidechain from the lead vocal as well. What this will do is impress the reverb while the lead vocal is playing then when the vocal stops the reverb sustain will continue afterwards. Does that make sense? Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MartinWeeksmw]

Thank you sir. I will let you know how things work out. Have a "Bodacious" Day!! :-)

[@MartinWeeksmw]

+Produce Like A Pro Hi Warren. Just downloaded the full version of the mjuc and I thought the jr version was great. Holy shmoly!! Haven't even started going crazy with the other settings but am already totally blown away with it. Just pulled up a basic drum loop for a project I'm starting and was amazed. The compressor almost eliminates the need for a l imiter A few minor ajustments and the drum track is well within the safety limites (way under 0db's and still PHAT!! I love it. Thanks for the tip. (Actually MixbusTV has also endorsed this compressor but hey two experts agreeing is always the right choice.) Have a bodacious day. Marty

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Martin Weeks That's wonderful to hear! Yes it's a huge step up from the JR with those additional features! Expert? I am certainly no expert! I'm still learning like the rest of us, I don't want to say I know best, go on rants etc I am purely just sharing my experience and in turn learning great tips from guys like you! For instance the last mix competition I ran the results were amazing! Certainly as good as many pros, you guys are all fantastic and if I can help in any small way then I am very fortunate! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Mansardian]

I watched that review when it got online as I was looking for any MJUC review. (I own it too)...some month later I had the chance to play around with a real Gates STA and got pretty desperate because I couldn't dial in a sound I liked. I was confused about the fact that so many engineers love it so I thought it must be my fault. I hated that little compression overshoot it did when it started to knock down transients and it took waaaay to long to recover. Today I watched your review again and noticed your complaint regarding slow release times (I definitely understand you) but you also said you'd own some...how do you set them? Do you have a modified Retro version or the original Gates? I think the Retro has an interstate to avoid that overshoot behaviour. Do you know that issue or is it just me?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Johannes, that's a great comment! You are 100% correct! There are many things at play, firstly old/vintage equipment rarely sounds perfect, components age and don't pass current as well and therefore sound worse over time! Secondly and probably most importantly modern Plug Ins are able to create much faster attack and release times, plus of course mix controls! We live in a great time!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Mansardian]

oops...I meant "interstage". :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha it's ok Johannes I knew what you meant! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@theREALsketchie]

Hi Warren, bought this on your recommendation, wasn't disappointed.. btw only 18 english pounds. Virtually free. thanks for the heads up and keep up the awesome work.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +The Real Sketchie Wow that's a great price! I hope they keep it that low for a while! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

Yup, only just bought it, still ridiculously cheap and great, but I've come here today to learn how to get even more from it. Let's go1

[@janminor1172]

Don't worry too much about the introductory price. Klanghelm's other plugins so far have been on introductory price since they were released years ago... Never were raised and Tony from Klanghelm already said he's not even sure he'll raise the price of this one. And if so, most certainly just a couple of bucks. So great that we have all those indie developers like Klanghelm, Valhalla or Tokyo Dawn Labs/TDL that release excellent sounding (and looking) plugins for free or little money. Now we only need to learn how to use them... :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jan Minor That's fantastic news!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@craigerwin4007]

Hey Warren! I had seen you use a Klanghelm product on some drums in one of your videos and it made for a giant drum sound... (don't remember if it was on the kit or just snare) I can't find the video and it's not in this one... any ideas? Lol I would love to see what it was and what settings you used!

[@ChrisMartinsMusician]

Hello Warren. Great review, and since I bought the plug-in a few weeks back, I can't help but agree with everything you said. :) Did you try out their SDRR saturation plug-in ? It's pretty amazing too. I'd love to hear your opinion of it. Have a great day and thanks for all the great videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Chris “Shredchris” Martins Fantatsic info, I will definitely try their saturation plug in! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@defeatuk]

Hi Warren, the "introductory" price is still in place two years on from the original review. Currently €24 / £22 / $28. This plugin is a massive bargain. :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That's amazing to see!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@keironmetcalfe567]

The freebie of this is remarkable. Therefore, considering I've been in the market for some sort of Fairchild plug-in for vocals, I'm at loss to explain why I've only JUST purchased this. The Klanghelm stuff is superb; and, for £20 (plus tuppence!), this emulation (well, THREE emulations, thus making the value for money even more ridiculous, this is a no-brainer. Another great video, mate.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Keiron Metcalfe Agreed! The Klanghelm Plug Ins are amazing! The free ones are great and this one is amazing value for money!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@DannyDeane]

Thanks for helping to fuel my plugin arsenal!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Danny Deane You're welcome! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ToddMushaw]

7 years later. Still a great plugin and still less than $30.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely amazing plug in

[@ThePlodger]

I totally agree with respect to keeping costs sensible without necessarily compromising. I'm a terrible, shameless eBay bottom feeder -- I use every trick in the book. It's not that I'm miserly -- far from it -- I just want to get the most I can from my limited budget. It's really worth getting good at some of the tricks of the trade of eBay -- my most extreme score was a fully functional 02r digital console that just needed a bit of minor refurbishment that I bought for $56 + shipping. The most important trick is not to be too specific about exactly what you want and not to be in too much of a rush. Also, if you can repair equipment yourself, you can save a HUGE amount of money. I'm an EE by profession, so fixing studio gear is not really a problem.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Mage of Machines Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! It sounds like you are the king of eBay shopping! Great stuff!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@acpllc3]

Matt mentioned he uses a Raven -- perhaps you can do a video that focuses on how he uses it?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +acpllc3 That's a great idea!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@elianmusic7452]

Warren! You look like youre 20 years younger! Love the hair (and de stress!)

[@johnmaciel]

Hey Warren, Id love to see you check out the DDMF plugins or Sausage Fattener. Some great stuff that isn't covered on a lot of sites.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jay Maciel Great stuff! I'll have to check them out! Thanks for the tip! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Vinylhead66BlogspotDe]

i am curious about your headphones !

[@_classic_rob_]

7 years later and it's still the same!

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

This SOUNDS SWEET!!! I'm going to get this, and bring it into the Andrew Scheps Omni Channel Strip. OMG, TALK ABOUT A VOCAL CHAIN???!!!!!

[@castlestudios8767]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +CastleStudios Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jestaflash]

Has anyone used this in a mastering application? Curious how it would sound when used that way

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jesse Miller That's a great idea! I might try it out soon for that! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@spitfiremusic3997]

It's amazing on a Master Bus!

[@AudioReplica2023]

Sonimus.com. have a great analog vibe EQ called "SonEQ". Now to understand the harmonic saturation of that plugin you need to read the manual. The results are pretty awesome. Check it out.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Isaac, I appreciate it! Thanks for the great insight! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mattcartwright1638]

Thanks to a rather handsome 0% interest overdraft courtesy of my student bank account I'm taking the plunge into buying some plug-ins so that in mind, it would be great if you could do some more videos, like this one, for perhaps the less expensive plug-ins for us music/audio engineering students out there! It would be great to find out from the pro's which plug-ins are both "inexpensive" yet can hold their own against the more higher end stuff from the likes of waves.. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Matt Cartwright Great! This is definitely one of those plug ins! Very inexpensive and amazing sounding! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@백파더-s8s]

Great review!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +백승민 Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@topchartvideo3776]

Am I the only one who have Klanghelm's plug-in and don't hear any difference?I use them listening on my Studio Monitor e on my headphone. I don't hear any difference. I think I have lost money.

[@Producelikeapro]

They are very colourful to me! Maybe try driving it harder? If you’re not hearing a difference maybe there’s an issue?

[@topchartvideo3776]

@@Producelikeapro With other plug-ins I can hear the difference specially with matched volumes. With these I don't hear color and I don't hear what they are doing. If I add more drives the sound gets worse. I think they are hyped only for the price. Prove me otherwhise...

[@hc_acidsludge]

hahaa thinking the same when listening to this as the second review actually .. dt770s + sonarworks reference 4 and just nothing happens when timbre is turned.. absolutely nothing XD maybe just broken ears..

[@topchartvideo3776]

@@hc_acidsludge hahahahha I feel less alone now!!! 😂😂

[@jonburrellschannel]

where do you go to hear about what producers are talking about, what they like, or dislike?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jon Burrell I will definitely be doing more Producer interviews! Please check out my others! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jonburrellschannel]

+Produce Like A Pro oh yea I've watched all your videos lol but I mean, you said (everyone is talking about how great it is) did you mean amongst your producer friends or blogs or pages or all?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jon Burrell Ok I see, yes a few people had mentioned it to me! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@peterbrandt7911]

As far as I know, Klanghelm is making these plugins for himself at most and not to make a fortune. So I think, the price will stay that low.

[@Producelikeapro]

He does amazing work!!

[@peterbrandt7911]

Yes and these plugins come even without copy protection. If you consider all these licensers, iloks, software center a, b and c, than I can only hope that people honor his efforts and buy their stuff, if they use it. I'm no saint, but those small companies tend vanish, due to lack of support.

[@lucistheband6540]

You're right! You wrote this comment two years ago and I only purchased it for $37 Canadian which is super cheap for this quality!

[@InvertedPoles]

Nice video and test ! Thanks a lot Warren ! This plugin is amazing, sounds really analog to me. It's very close to the Blue Stripe 1176 too in some way... !! Cheers ! :))

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Inverted Poles Yes it's a wonderful plug in sounds amazing! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Very true Inverted Poles ! ! Really reminds me of the Blue Stripe as well !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, it definitely has some characteristics of the Blue Stripe 1176! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Leophred]

Bought at 19:31.

[@Producelikeapro]

HI Leophred, that's great! I love this plug in!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@davearooney]

Still the same price - I picked it up last night

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +David Case That's fantastic to hear!! Have a marvellous time recoding and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@InXLsisDeo]

I can confirm it's the final price. Bought it. One thing that should be mentionned is it doesn't come with a silly copy protection.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's fantastic to hear InXLsisDeo! Great value for money!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Still $27 US !!! A M A Z I N G ! !

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Darlene! Truly amazing that's still at the 'introductory' price! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@soloridertv]

"Klang" is pronounced like clong. It's the German word for "sound".

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Sound Helmet!

[@hubpillz]

pretty tasty

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@danjohnsonstudio]

Still €24!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Dan, that's amazing!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@aceyage]

Hmmm, juicy!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +aceyage Haha yes! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@codytj3434]

bro... the mix on your vocals, just talking, sound TERRIBLE LOL but hey im no critic.......

[@guitargalaxy333]

Just purchased for $27.00 ... Sounds great !!! Sweet deal .... Thanks for the tip Warren !!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul Bryson Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren