The Best Pultec StyleTube EQ | Empress by Gainlab audio

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

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[@peterpalmieri1289]

I had contacted vintage king a couple weeks back to get an idea of the weight period. When I saw this video posted, before I watched it I put my deposit down. I’m 4th on the list for the next shipment. Detented, stereo, with the mid band. Seems like it is really going to be very useful. Both for tracking, mixing and bus processing. Thank you very much for the video.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Congrats and enjoy it!

[@blakequinn3914]

Yup I'm getting mine in 5 weeks 😢😢

[@humanitygone3958]

Awesome review. I just guy my Empress about 2 weeks ago and I agree with everything you said. Such a fantastic box in every way.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Nice! Glad you like it

[@hammerfall66rulz]

Have one ordered from Vintage King. Counting the days till it gets here.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Good for you! Let me know how you like it

[@dakodablack9690]

Thanks!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thanks very much!!

[@Ultimate_Wasabi]

Thanks for this Dave! It's something that's been on my radar.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

You won't be disapointed

[@marcusturner142]

this piece is definitely on my wish list, thanks for sharing this review.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

You git it!

[@john4157]

Really tempted to buy this eq to try out. Really good review. Thank you

[@john4157]

I'm subscribed also to your channel 😂

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thank you very much for the sub!

[@erik_bwoe]

Mines coming in Thursday! So stoked

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Congrats! Let us know how you like it

[@christopherfarlow]

Interesting piece of gear David.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thanks for checking out the video

[@DavidLee0227]

That is a lot of eq for the money. Hope to get one. Great video. 👍🏼

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

It really is a lot for the $$$. This could easily be a $3,000 piece of gear and still be worth it

[@mike1981]

Excellent mix

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thank you

[@stewartgc09]

I’m now trying to justify just having this live as my main eq on my mixbus. Everytime I hear it it makes everything sound like music.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Its the best for the two-bus. The most versatile I have seen with a ton of color and vibe

[@jamescave7102]

This is great ! I will get it.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

You'll love it

[@MELOPSMUSIC]

I have one and love it a lot !!!!!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Cool, Thanks for watching!

[@jBaskes]

Hello great video as always! Do you have any problems with the noise floor? Also Dangerous BAX or Gainlab Empress? Thank you!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

No issues with noise floor. I never used the BAX but I know that the Empress has much more flexability

[@firstname7566]

In and out there is very obvious difference. I think it has a 70s sound. Sounds great

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

It can sound how ever you like, classic, modern etc

[@Mike2NightBeatz]

Thanks! Cool EQ!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thanks for watching!

[@justicexkxm]

I’m looking into this unit. How does it compare to the better maker valve stereo eq?

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

No idea. Sorry

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

I forgot to ask, is the self noise of the unit (approx. -60db) in your opinion (working with a unit) still O.K. for mastering tasks; how high is the noise in reality, did you noticed it? :)

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

I did not notice that at all.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

So you can boost and cut at the same time ( Low, High section) and there's no problem with phase etc.?

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Yes,

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

That thing is a monster...

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

It's a fun piece for sure!!

[@barwixmusic]

Love your videos and this one included! What does a mix look like timing wise for you, if you're doing a mix for a band and finish it analog, do you now have to just wait until they're happy/finished revisions and keep it up until then? Does that cause studio delays in that you can only mix one song and sometimes have to hold it for a while!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

yes, you have to wait for the client. Usually takes about 24 hours

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great honest reviews of gear others don't cover. Thank you very much!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

You Got it!!

[@AlessandroMaiani]

hey dave, great work! I subscribed to your channel months ago! 😊 I don’t have (yet) the gainlab eq but I own two 542 and one SPL Big but… until now I put them after the buss comp (plugin SSL or API 2500).. you think it’s wrong? Do you suggest me to put them before the comp as you do? And if so, why? Thanks and … keep pushing! 🤟

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

I only put the console last because I have no choice with the way it's routed in the console. I would actually rather do it like you are.

[@AlessandroMaiani]

Wooo… so.. I made it right! Thanks Dave! Your channel is wonferful ❤

[@mrmorpheus9707]

Impressive!

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thanks for watching!

[@gunluv96]

Greetings; How does this eq standup to the Audioscape eqs the you own? From what I can hear the Audioscapes sound more rich and warm. Is it just YT that's making the sound less thin? which would you purchase?

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

The Audioscape is a "traditional" Pultec sound where as the Empress is more modern sounding, and has more flexibility. There is nothing thin sounding about the Empress EQ. Its an amazing piece of gear

[@gunluv96]

@MixingMusicAnalog so are you saying that the Empress sounds as rich and creamy as the Audioscape with matching settings. You said one is more traditional sounding and the other is more modern sounding; do you not relate traditional to dark, rich, creamy, and full? Modern as more of the high mids to highs bump, less/thinner in the low mids to low-end? Please forgive me and correct me if I'm using the incorrect/wrong adjectives. If given the option to choose only one, which brand Pultec clone would you purchase?

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Ok, let me make this simple, hopefully :) These 2 units are really not the same and thus not a fair 1 to 1 comparison. First, the Empress is a stereo unit, the Audioscape is mono. The Empress has a mid band with different shelving options, the Audioscape does not. The Empress has a dedicated tube circuit that you can take in/out, the Audioscape doesn't. The Empress is not a subtle sounding uint and adds lots of color and vibe where as the Audioscape sounds more subtle to me unless you really push it. So, if I had to pick one over the other, I would pack the Empress because its stereo and more flexible with ore tonal options. I can make the Empress sound like the Audioscape with some tweaking but I cant make the Audioscape sound like the Empress with all its additional flexibility.

[@gunluv96]

@@MixingMusicAnalog thx for your speedy and helpful reply.

[@mattbarnett4210]

Not sure why everyone has to say "I spent my own money ... I wasn't sent this by ... they didn't supply me with..."

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Its to be transparent and let you know that I am not being paid. Its a new law where we need to tell you if the video is sponsored. Most YT channels are and they are just trying to sell you gear. not this channel.

[@mattbarnett4210]

@@MixingMusicAnalog Makes sense. I've noticed that, when something new comes out, many KZbinrs suddenly are touting it as the best thing ever. Take the Neumann MT 48 for example. All of a sudden ( and suspiciously coordinated) everyone has one and it's being touted as the only thing you'll ever need.

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

That's why you need to stop going to other YT channel for reviews. Come here and you'll get the honest truth. ;)

[@mattbarnett4210]

@@MixingMusicAnalog Well played!

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

🙂👍

[@MixingMusicAnalog]

Thanks for watching!