NEW LiNTEC Pultec Style Hardware EQ from Lindell Audio!!!

[@UKoldskoolsk8r]

Just this second bought one. Unreal price for it is! I'm so glad I didn't buy the Klark Teknik or Warm Audio clones, as I never was completely sold on them. Just having more choice for midrange and it being solid state are enough reasons to buy it for me!

[@SocialClubSound]

Awesome!!! Still loving this thing on my vocal chain. And paired with the LiN76 they're a dream team

[@adsertheblade]

Thanks for bringing this to the attention of the wider world. Have you considered testing it against a real Pultec? I've often demoed expensive hardware through access Analog. For $7-9 I can try out all sorts units that would be very difficult to test otherwise. I'd do it myself, but I don't have a lindtec...it would be extremely interesting to see how it fairs against the real deal, the price is very attractive. Either way, thanks for the great video.

[@SocialClubSound]

I actually considered trying access analog when I was making this video but I didn't and I still haven't. If I can get the time in the future to dig into it I would like to. Thanks for checking my video out

[@viktorkigyos3839]

The hardware is better because of one... (...Okay two!) case : The transformers cutting out the DC-noise az 5Hz and you able use before ad converter on pretty much everything!

[@PspiralifeTutorials]

What’s so special about using the pulteq trick compared to simply using any quality VST such as fabfilter pro-q to imitate those presets as accurately as possible?

[@SocialClubSound]

The solid state analog processing is what makes it different than a tube emulated plug-in

[@PspiralifeTutorials]

@@SocialClubSound I don’t think you read my question properly, or maybe you assumed fabfilter makes a tube emulated plug-in version of a pulteq too. I’m asking …why not use any software EQ to make the exact EQ curve that the pulteq trick is known for? Is it because a pulteq style analog EQ ( or VST emulation ) introduces a particular and desirable kind of phase shift, or another reason it ends up coloured ?

[@SocialClubSound]

Ok my apologies, I see what you're asking now. You could emulate is with the Pro Q3 and you'd probably get 95-98% there. The reason to use a Pultec or LiNTEC is the extra harmonics introduced by the tube or solid state circuitry. The main effect will still be emulated, the filter itself and it will get you to the same frequency response but the extra saturations from the Pultec is why people tend to reach for that piece of gear. But yeah, emulate away at those filter curves for a cleaner experience. Pro Q3 is my favorite surgical EQ

[@PspiralifeTutorials]

@@SocialClubSound ok thanks a lot! Saturation goes a long way though. :)

[@rocketsauce5067]

Pultec also made solid state units as time went on, They got away from tubes and went solid state. Both the solid state and tube units were used for decades and still are.

[@ZilaMike]

I got mine without knowing what to expect, took a while playing with it until i figured out the sweet spots of boosting and cutting . The high end has more of an Api type of sound, as opposed to a tube based clone that will sound more fussy, the lintec sounds more focused in a way. Your review was really nice, i subscribed to your channel and hope to watch more of these vids , keep it up !

[@SocialClubSound]

I totally hear what you mean about the high end sounding more API. I'm loving the unit and how versatile it is and yes, the extra focus is perfect for my vocal chain. Thanks for the sub and the comment!

[@r2d2romo1]

Por curiosidad, sería interesante una comparativa contra warm audio y klark teknik

[@theKingofHeart777]

Very informative video. Thank you. I'm in between this one and the golden age eq81. You might have just sold me on this one, though.😊

[@SocialClubSound]

This thing feels like a steal for the money. Having spent a lot of time mixing into it now, I love what it does on vocals. Gives a front to back dimension you can really find the sweet spot for

[@theKingofHeart777]

Dude, that's sick! It's exactly what I'm looking for. I found out from your video that it's actually a solid state, which means it'll be much less maintenance in the future. Also, the vocalist sounded amazing. You guys did a phenomenal job. Keep up the great work, bro. I've got much to learn, so I'll be tuning in!

[@DarthPreamp]

Excellent video; thank you so much.

[@SocialClubSound]

Thank you for watching!

[@RealHomeRecording]

Yes.

[@mikerichardsonuk]

I bought the hardware for tracking acustic guitar and instantly its improved my ability to dialin exactly what I'm after and its a joy to use.

[@SocialClubSound]

Awesome! Yeah it really does just help stuff sound better running through it. Helps the front to back dimension

[@anniee_music]

Lots of great tips! Going to start boosting my kick at 5K to catch that attack 😎

[@SocialClubSound]

5 KHz adds the click to your kick!

[@anniee_music]

@@SocialClubSound which frequency is the attack ?

[@SocialClubSound]

It varies depending on the kick drum sound but it's usually around 4khz to 5khz. The attack is the sharp sound the kick makes. The more attack the more you hear the click of the beater against the kick drum. Hope that helps!

[@theCarouselPainter]

Alright so how does it compare to the other clones? I have my eyes on the IGS Rubberband stereo (500 unit) and the Tegeler eqp1 at the time .. The fact it's solid state and that the pex had good reviews back in the day makes me really interested in getting 2 for stereo but i don't want to put money on something barely better than a pluggin

[@SocialClubSound]

I haven't had the chance to A/B it against other hardware yet. I think I'm going to try and compare it to an actual Pultec from Access Analog to see how it truly stacks up. Is that something you'd be interested in seeing?

[@theCarouselPainter]

@@SocialClubSound 💯% yes, although after watching back and forth multiple different units, i am really digging the Lindell already!

[@SocialClubSound]

To me the price makes it a no brainer. The depth it helps add to my vocal chain I just can't get in the box. But I can try and do the access analog thing to see how it stacks up against the real deal. Because I don't have an easy way to get my hands on a Pultec otherwise. Thanks for the feedback!

[@nimagenelec-pq7to]

👍👍

[@davidleeroth357]

I'm sold. Great video

[@SocialClubSound]

And after living with it for a few months I love it even more

[@geotungz4050]

I lost body, significant amounts in the lower register and had a slightly more active air bands. The lintec tends to make the mid range and high end more perceived harmonics more pronounced by pulling out the sub frenquencies. Not sk sure it actually saturates that much more, vs just bending the curve to alter the tone by bringing different bands more forward. I am less inclined to choose this option solely based on that loss in the slope in at the lower register. I'd prefer having the option to engage or disable that low end cut by having it in circuit or pull those out in post if required. Knowing I loose that bandwith by default simpling by putting audio into it is a huge no no for me. Sounds good, clearer and more focused for sure than the plugins. They have a grainier, foggier, less clean mid range, almost suffucated by comparison to the Lintec. So in that regard, I see this being a viable solution regardless loosing low end if certain sources I intend to have less of that information in it. I want all the meat in the low end for bass and kicks, low synths, so that makes this a no go for me because that is where I'd want the hardware to give me an extra push, not a negative tradeoff. Still sounds magnificent.

[@SocialClubSound]

I should be clear, the filter on the lows isn't coming FROM the LiNTEC, it's how the mono channels are handled in the SSL Sigma. You don't actually lose the low end from the LiNTEC, the same low filter is visible when it's in bypass showing it's from the SSL not from the LiNTEC. That said, those sub 20Hz frequencies aren't helping your music, they're hurting. Those will eat up audible loudness from your masters if you don't filter them out properly. Hope that helps clear up any miscommunications!

[@geotungz4050]

Thanks for specifying the curve was not from the Lintec!

[@SocialClubSound]

No problem! But it did give me an idea to start pushing the analog channel into the SSL at different levels and it actually ended up changing the response on the very top and very bottom a lot more than I expected but it helps give me an idea to do a video showing how pushing into an SSL board can shape the frequency curve based on gain structure.

[@geotungz4050]

@@SocialClubSound Was the little bump at the top end also from the SSL too or was some of it from the Lintec76?

[@SocialClubSound]

No that bump at the top specifically was from the LiNTEC. If you up back and you watch where I flip I out of bypass you see the frequency go from mostly flat with that slight roll off from 10khz-20khz go to a slight ramp up boost in that area. That extra high end is the harmonics it can impart even with the knobs at 0 gain without any cuts or boosts