NEXUS 4 - SHOULD YOU GET IT? Waves Retro Fi - Listen! FREE Sounds of LA!

[@mkirbymusic]

Can we all agree that there is officially ENOUGH retro plugins now? I don't need anything other than RC20 and Sketchcassette II

[@jendall]

I groaned so hard when I saw the Waves freebie and LoFi plug-in last week. I’m with you, SketchCasette II and RC20 are all you need. Shoutout to Echo Cat, too.

[@Nothingspeshalwaysfresh]

Honestly RX950 emulation plug-in is the best I’ve heard

[@wefeelelated]

I saw the email and didn’t even download it 😆

[@Novalarke]

You've never used Wires and Reels.

[@AceeSoul]

Retro Fi actually does a lot, but yeah there are too many. Lofi space is good for free

[@RussMullins]

The weekend hasn't started until Sanjay's vid drops.

[@SanjayC]

Alright...get your coffee or tea now!

[@wesrosner]

@@SanjayC lol totally sitting here coffee in hand. Thanks Sanjay.

[@dennisvandermeer8238]

Hey Sanjay. I am always amazed at the quality of your videos and the content you bring. Thanks for another great video. I bought Nexus a week ago as it was still on my wish list. It is rather expensive and I would not have bought the upgrade if I already owned Nexus 3 but the presets are great. Waiting to play with it as soon as my new Macbook Pro Max arrives.

[@Winamp_]

Been watching your videos since you had like 3-4k subs man. Happy to see you reaching 350k soon. Nexus looks great btw, thnx for letting me know about it

[@Daphoid]

I bought Nexus 2 years ago as a crazy - over the top - just got a new job, splurge; and I quite like it. Then they had a sale on years later to upgrade to 3 for something like $100-150? That was a no brainer. But looking at my upgrade pricing for 4 - $120 through $2900? Yikes. Now I don't need all the expansions I guess, and its nice they offer a bundle. Just sticker shock I suppose. Nothing against the plugin, its 100% usable. If you primarily live in software, and want good sounding stuff right away, maybe to tie in with some NI stuff or what have you - enjoy! Also I figure if you're doing this professionally or to make money - you'll just do the math on how many projects/gigs it'll take to pay this back :)

[@alexlipski]

Wirklich?Video und Info sind besser als in Music Academy, Sehr geehrte Kollege.Macht einfach ein Hit. Oder brauchst Du Deine Zahlen mit meine Hilfe umwandeln in Musik Noten? Danach kannst Du bei NFT,tunecore oder RecordJet verkaufen ?Viel Spass.

[@snesmocha]

I have nexus 3, this thing is just a waste of money Istg

[@LautaroArino]

Im pretty surprised he recommends this upgrade. Its really bad.

[@_rhythm_on_claw_9772]

does the newer nexus have the same presets as nexus 2?

[@SanjayC]

🎉 Congratulations Matt Landel! Great music!

[@TonyThomas10000]

I think the $99 upgrade price is pretty high for what should have been a point upgrade. That is 40% the original price. If it was something like $30-40, it would be a no brainer. Free would have been even better since they make most of their $$$ on expansion packs. And if you have Nexus 3, you cannot use any new packs. A survey on KVR shows that more than 85% of N3 users are not going to upgrade. Not a good move on reFX's part!

[@mehdiqurbanli]

You are absolutely right my friend. Expansions are expensive as well. I think reFX have to think about that, not all countries are rich as France

[@jyotichristo7720]

Love starting the weekend with your videos SanjayC!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much.

[@Spidouz]

I never liked Nexus price policy, so I never bought it and won’t buy it. I tend to put my money where my big mouth is. There are enough alternatives…

[@margaretchristo6859]

Man, your studio looks AMAZING! A huge fan of your videos each week. Impeccable delivery, content, and overall presentation. Thanks for sharing!

[@nekopa]

Hey Mr C! Good to see you again! Great video as always

[@philipjoshua274]

Thank you for the NEWS Sanjay ...Soo Happy..😍😍😍🤩💛👍💥

[@SanjayC]

Love to hear that

[@cliffmoir6681]

It’s all about the studio space, the cat pic is nice addition Sanjay.

[@heavylbeatz]

If I buy Nexus 4 vst will they send me the Mac version of the vst.

[@waltwilliams5195]

Sanjay C and a cup of coffee! This is how I begin my weekend before I travel to the studio. Love your videos!

[@wallace_nelson]

The Volt tutorial was great SJC. Looking forward to learning more from it.💪🏿👏🏾👍🏾✊🏿

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@BoonOng]

Loving your video always, i learn so much. =)

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Boon

[@vacation_generation]

Great video Sanjay. Great advice and commentary.

[@philchimbolo]

I love Nexus! I’ve always got at least one Nexus track in my DAW when composing. I updated to v4 the same night it came out. Sad thing is… I won’t be in my studio for another 2-weeks. Between Nexus4 and some other Black Friday deals I bought while being away from my studio… I’m dying of anticipation! Thanks Sanjay!

[@krispybowgod9656]

Nexus is wildly over rated and out dated at this point. The only way to make it half decent is to spend 1000s of dollars on sample pack expansions the value just ain’t there

[@philchimbolo]

Works for me! And that’s all that matters.

[@oddestnoise6604]

Recently I bought Nexus 4 with a few extensions. I've never had an earlier version, so I can't compare the differences. The sound quality is very good and there are many possibilities with this rompler. The NKS coupling works well too. I was happy with it, until I contacted support for a user question. My experience: Very unfriendly staff! For the purchase price, I should have expected more helpful answers to my question. Too bad I'm treated like an insignificant number as a customer so I'm disappointed. I wonder if more people have this experience...? I really hope this was an exception.

[@format4kbeats634]

Man , it seems that i just read that on their customers services , so sad , wonder why , want to upgrade but like you said , for the price , the bad things i keep reading about them affect me haha

[@PB72UK]

I asked if Nexus could provide a demo , they said no... So I bought serum instead ... Simple rule no demo., No purchase ..

[@felipesuarezleon839]

100% agree

[@levistgermain5814]

I’m thinking ( new producer ) about buying nexus 4, but I see there’s no way to get nexus 2. Should I still ?

[@Peampiin]

Nexus seems like a money grab company. I''m so glad I spent 99$ on Pigment 3 instead of Nexus. There is a reason why they want you to use presets. its way too over priced for basic synths chopped up by engineers. This is a fluff vst, I'd rather buy Omnisphere with out a doubt, but Serum and Pigment will be my go to (best bang for the buck imo)

[@eklipseRomania]

Spent 190$ on V-collection 8 and I don't regret it.

[@Peampiin]

@@eklipseRomania I highly suggest to match it with their Keylab keys if you are in the market for one. I got the 49 key essential (the better one is MK2 I think) and it marries very well with their VSTs ( especially Pigment). Waiting on my MiniFuse 2 to be shipped.

[@Nightmoore]

Well, it's comparing apples and oranges to be honest. Nexus always gets compared to Omnisphere, but Omni has a real synth engine built into it. Nexus REALLY should be compared to Kontakt, because that's exactly how both function. They each create sounds based on sample libraries. Nexus does have that "DLC pay to play" feeling for sure (very much like NI's Maschine expansions). I do think the expansions are overpriced. Unlike good Kontakt libraries, most of the Nexus stuff was sampled from another synth. You could save a lotta money just learning how to make those sounds with a real synth.

[@eklipseRomania]

@@Peampiin I sold my MINILAB MK II and got an Oxygen Pro 49 from M-Audio. Right now I'm happy with my setup but I will watch Arturia's hardware more closely.

[@Daphoid]

Nexus is attractive to folks who need to make things quick but don’t have time for sound design. Some people are in the music biz to make money first rather than purely as a passion / hobby that they may or may not make money off of. Same things goes for assets and graphics packs for video editors. Or stock photos for photographers / site designers. Nexus is the stock library to me. I bought it like 6-8 years ago in a different time. I still pop in from time to time. But it isn’t my go to. Not everyone likes sampling (I don’t really do it all to be honest). But some love it.

[@BeatsBySlimeVibes101]

Good morning Sanjay C. I hope you have the best day possible 💪🎉

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much, SlimeVibes! I needed that!

[@bnaybasnet8839]

Forget Nexus or Serum, i prefer Vital😀

[@SanjayC]

Vital is excellent!

[@bnaybasnet8839]

@@SanjayC yes it is!

[@wefeelelated]

I’m just waiting for Sylenth 2 lol

[@wefeelelated]

Did you review the new Waves SSL plugin?

[@futur_sunds]

I got Lo-Fi space, it’s ok, nothing exciting, but it was free so I got it and maybe I’ll use it someday.

[@wolfganglahmann1933]

Hi Sanjay, will you also create a review for Nexus 5?

[@AhayahsProphetBahbahkuyah]

HEY BROTHER WHATS THAT BIG KEYBOARDS WITH BLUE LIGHTS

[@fxrhulezmusic]

Looks like the native instruments s61

[@Karlush]

Beast!!

[@yaroti]

Yes everybody should get it I love it it’s much better than before 👍👍

[@AceeSoul]

Nexus was great in it's day, but so many of the sounds are outdated. I'm hoping they update their sound engine

[@youngsage9211]

Know any plugins with good new sounds?

[@AceeSoul]

@@youngsage9211 Heat Up 3 is excellent and they have good expansions at a fraction of the cost

[@hannahbackward]

Hey! Sanjay! For users of Komplete 13, in your option, do the presets in Nexus blow it away? I will admit--I ain't got no time for complex sound design at this point in my life and am looking for every shortcut known to man. I hear a lot of sounds on records that make me very jealous and I have not been too successful finding ones that rival them in Komplete Kontrol. There was one guy selling a sample pack for $47 and he had only one sound I fell in love with and I almost coughed up the money just for that one sound. I mean it was that special. If Nexus gives me 100 presets like that it would be worth it. If someone doesn't comment on the sound it's just another sound.

[@Mikhail_Kashurnikov]

Hello! I have a Nexus 4 license, but due to anti-Russian sanctions, I was blocked from downloading, but the license itself is working. I need an AU file for MAC (nexus.component). Can you help ?

[@Joel_93kk]

I'm using the trial version of soft to learn the basics. How do I make a cool keyboard lody that isn't just a basic softing soft?

[@thegood9]

How do you compare Vengeance Avenger versus Nexus? They seem VERY---nearly the same, that is--- similar...

[@iamshiv21]

Notification squad 🤟❤️

[@SanjayC]

Hey Shiv! Thanks for always coming here to comment on my videos!

[@iamshiv21]

@@SanjayC thanks for making these videos🤟

[@rogercastro692]

Nice tutorial Micheal ,is it absolutely necessary to have knowledge of soft to use tNice tutorials software?

[@DanniPhantom]

Love!!!

[@colbyisart]

I think I would rather get uvi over nexus. But that is just me. 💜🏴‍☠️🕉️

[@derekbaker3279]

Especially if you get Falcon as well. Falcon takes the excellent UVI sounds & provides far more flexibility for programming/tweaking sounds.

[@MrScottGlasel]

If you love the U87 Try the U-67 It doesn’t have the midrange bump. I used it on The Bee Gees for years.

[@vewilli]

Super, super! 👍🏻

[@vatsalismusic]

refx = nexus xfer = serum ???????????

[@SanjayC]

That’s no coincidence!

[@rabbitknight]

I can't use spitfire LABS right now because they aren't compatible with OS Monterey. I guess I just have to wait. And of course valhalla is always the best!

[@derekbaker3279]

I have a new MacBook Pro arriving next week, so thanks for mentioning the incompatibility. 👍👍

[@mystikrebel1089]

I think i will mix nexus 4 update for now.I wish they could update it with seperate output channels though. Waves Retro Fi seems similar to RC-20 Retro Color to what im seeing

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, everyone's making a lo-fi effects plugin these days

[@Vmadethebeat]

Much Respect!!

[@colwild]

There are so many plugins ... Do you have a video with advice and recommendations on some great value plugins for people who are just getting started? Thank you for your videos. :)

[@SanjayC]

Yes, this is a good place to get started kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aaiq1torN7gtE

[@isramachir772]

Thank you!

[@d4rksoci3ty]

But are the sounds outdated in 2022? A lot of people say so

[@ProdByJordi]

Does nexus 4 have the PL VZ bells 2

[@rajramki_RrMusix]

bro it would be great if you also showed the nexus nks compatibility. Curious to see how good it is.

[@prodbyquick]

i have a question. does the starter version contain all the nexus 3 presets? thats all i want

[@prodbyquick]

because there isnt anywhere i can buy nexus 3

[@lmclrain]

I am new, what should I get to make my sounds from scratch? Any recommendation would be highly appreciated.

[@A-d-a-m-F]

4 is amazing sounds are very good 👍

[@christophyr]

Good morning Sanjay how are you

[@SanjayC]

Hey! I'm good...thanks for asking. How are you?

[@gustavoreis8390]

A very useful lesson for all aspiring softians

[@Anhidema]

I like Sanjay ! He's such a hardworking guy 😎

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Anhidema!

[@LautaroArino]

I cant believe you have the opposite position of most other VST youtubers. That upgrading from N3 to N3 is a good deal. Id say the opposite. If you dont own Nexus then Nexus 4 is great. Go ahead. But if you own Nexus3 the upgrade wont make a lot of difference and is very expensive for what you get. Im curious to hear more about what you think a N3 user gets from the upgrade. Sanjay.

[@vihasvidwara4626]

1st! get ur free before 5 mins tickets here .love u sanjay c

[@SanjayC]

Haha! I'll take one!

[@JaysVlogs69]

Please help to create a soft.

[@DaMoli]

Sanjay, I don't know I used to use Nexxus when I was younger, but I do not have as much hair anymore. 😂

[@alonsoxd8937]

In The setup i had struggels with soft soft and now i can make soft and for my birthday i askd for so Nice speakers and Lets make

[@heartbrokensongs3938]

Nice im starting to make so simple soft soft how about you?

[@unknownsinger2723]

soft source?

[@amielventurina6235]

sa ...I don't even have a available device where i can download it

[@weareparkerful]

If you take scaler 2 midi and drag it on an EZ midi file in EZ keys you’ll have thousands of midi progressions, then put that on a phaseplant track, YEAH BUDDY!

[@Nightmoore]

Well, Scaler 2 also does the performance thing just like EZ Keys does. And it has a TON of them built into it. Their last update just added a bunch more. Both are amazing with tons of different ways to negotiate chords and changes.

[@weareparkerful]

@@Nightmoore yeah you are right I didn’t know scaler had an update I will have to get it Thanks

[@akeyzstudio6620]

is there a way to calculate release time of a compressor according to the tempo of my track

[@skeller61]

@Akeyz Studio, I'm new to music producing and trying to learn my gear, so take this with a big grain of salt (be skeptical). I have watched a lot of tutorials on compression, and it's pretty easy to understand the concepts and how you would apply them to any compressor you might use. When you are looking for a formula or ratio for release time compared to your track tempo, I would suggest that your ears are your best guide. Since you are only asking about a single compression parameter, I would set it up and change the release time so it sounds the best to you (soloed, but also in your mix). Then, go to another song with much a different BPM and do the same thing, just using your ears to see what sounds better. You can then see what settings you chose for the two mixes and make your own "formula", or just keep using your ears. I hope this is helpful, as this is what I plan to do, but haven't done yet.

[@ignorantboxing]

The update isnt worth the money they are asking for. I might as well buy a new plugin.

[@unc1589]

I got a serial killer project coming up and Sanjay would be perfect for the lead. ( Cut to trailer). Sanjay is home gardening, bright sunny day, family drives by, all windows down, “ Hi Sanjay!”, as Sanjay waves back the dog jumps out of the car, tackles SJ and licks his face passionately, family roars with laughter and dog jumps back in, “Even the dog loves you Sanjay!”, they drive off, Sanjay grins and says under his breath “ I’m gonna love you guy’s too”, (cut to night yard scene. Sounds of leaves rustling on the grass), a dead dog is being dragged across the yard by a masked guy in a skin tight black suit, (crane shot pans upwards from the grass revealing the killer as it pours down rain), ( close up as mask comes off), ITS SANJAY C! ( Thunderclap) ( freeze face….. Title). It’s a work in progress.

[@marcusearvin740]

Still using Nexus 2.

[@morpickedfields3844]

why is nobody talking about the new VCVrack update?

[@akira20ish]

Oh yay more stuff I can’t afford

[@krumpbeataweek9644]

Hey please can you do a video on alesis v series the new midi keyboard collection 2021 November series thanks

[@dj_poizone]

Applying pressure 🙏

[@Rohit_Rana11]

how much storage will it take?

[@korgindiainstrumentalworld]

197 gb

[@gsmith11172]

You never mentioned Akai 50 percent off

[@peralta229]

I love the new sounds in nexus 4 sir, and the new nexus track is so cool sir.😀😃😄😁

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much, buddy!

[@peralta229]

@@SanjayC My pleasure.🙂

[@piyushmishra6595]

change it to Analog app 1 TE

[@kolysion164]

NEXUS 3.4.4 IS ALL I NEED FOR FREE

[@jproduçoesbr]

Thank you so much sir I co up with one Nice tutorialt wonders in my sleep and can't even make a soft.... No I did not

[@mariogayoso]

The prices are way high for when you made that video!!

[@elyanfi9541]

sounded like "fuck em" at the beginning

[@noisewaveofficial]

Nexus. Is a Rompler. That's the word you were searching.

[@j4nv]

If Nexus put more effort in other genres than EDM, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@dconceicaoj]

i mean if that's their target, i dont see any point in them changing that

[@j4nv]

@@dconceicaoj Fair point, but their packs are communicating otherwise. Why does their mid-tier offer include a bunch of different genres (10 packs) which most people won't use all together? Again, they may have a great product but IMO fairly poor marketing.

[@dafingaz]

If anyone wants a free Logic template for Spitfire Audio LABS, let me know. :)

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Nexus 4 looks cool however way to expensive, I tried downloading that Waves free plugin and I would not download.

[@alecanicecuppatea]

I Will be pirating shortly!

[@gerardomaldonado7272]

Thanks so much for tNice tutorials video, it helped so much!

[@MreenalMams]

I thought LA Atmos was french La..

[@peteryoung9991]

you cannot compare Nexus with Omnisphere, no way man. Omnisphere is a highly complicated VST and honestly: I would never spent a dime on them after being able to try out this prog at a friends house. But with N3 on my desk I am not prepared to spent another 99 EUR for No.4. In my opinion the hay days of Nexus are over. If everything is invented (sounds) what more is there to come? And if they land a new extension, be honest with yourself: how much of it is really usable??? yes 3 questionmarks to open your eyes!

Nexus got an update, but Alan Walker doesn't

[@AhayahsProphetBahbahkuyah]

SHALOWAM BROTHER BLESSINGS FAMILY SHALOWM

[@simranbanwait]

A yo... With nexus price , instead you can get a new gen m1 mac book , dumb pricing

[@aadhitrau5688]

First!!! Less goo

[@SanjayC]

Woohoo! Official first comment! How are you Aadhit?

[@aadhitrau5688]

Im great man! How are you and dharti?

[@Only1Dharti]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🙌🏾

[@Only1Dharti]

@@aadhitrau5688 I’m doing well! Thanks for asking! Working away right now! 😅 and making it fun! How are you?

[@aadhitrau5688]

@@Only1Dharti great, exams are a pain lol! Right now im just vibing to 90s alt rock 💯💯

[@vietanhtruong5687]

Let know if you solved tNice tutorials problem !

[@brutalpriya-YT]

etc.

[@ee025yugeshwarans8]

Aye mucca

[@eklipseRomania]

"it doesn't cost much to upgrade" lol, Nexus 4 is one of the biggest scams this year. 99$ for some effects which can be found free online? Thanks but no thanks.

[@reitsound3941]

You remind me of Mahatma Gandhi , are you related to him?

[@heehoo8960]

Hallooo

[@SanjayC]

Its Heehoo! Always here on time!