I faked my fabfilter review!?

[@DanWorrall]

I don't think the audio needs to change depending on the plugin format. The plugin just gets buffers full of floats, whether it's vst or CLAP or anything else. Afaik.

[@Whiteseastudio]

One of the concepts I’ve discussed, but afaik is not in CLAP, is communication between the plugins in the chain. That way, if 2 plugins that are next to each other are oversampling at the same rate, no downsampling in between is needed.

[@DanWorrall]

@@Whiteseastudio that's a tricky one: my guess is the DAW would have to be involved, it wouldn't be possible for the plugin or plugin format to do it independently. I could be wrong about that. But also, it's actually worse from the point of view of reducing aliasing, so I don't think you could assume it's always desirable.

[@Jeroen_K]

"pls stop taking cocaine" Missed opportunity for a "white snow studio" pun.

[@colinaiken]

Thanks!

[@thorstenoerts]

"According to some comments it was the worst video ever made, according to other comments it was the best video ever made" Ah, so it was a video on KZbin.

[@colinaiken]

I find your energy refreshing! I believe the simpletons who make comments like the 'annoying' commentor to be generally stupid, self-absorbed whiners.

[@JJOhns-fy4tl]

well, don't you think that "simpletons" is a little bit harsh to those poor figures who are being forced to watch KZbin and cannot even choose wich channel? 😉

[@va941]

"While describing themself..."

[@matdan2]

Both can be true? I love him and his vidoes and also find him annoying

[@xaosm_os]

describing yourself therefore...

[@JJOhns-fy4tl]

@@matdan2 Never thought about seeing it that way. Thanks for widening my horizon.

[@LucasLus]

bro, you're amazing. dont be affected by comments like that. just keep being yourself

[@MaartenFranken]

Agreed

[@martianritch]

Please keep shouting!!!!!!

[@Durkhead]

What?

[@LuddeB]

Exactly, that passion is what makes these videos something else!

[@iokloo.official]

thats why there are so many compressors!!!!!

[@2beornot2bable]

Yes, please. A video sharing your insights about pros and cons of spectral compression!

[@zsliu98]

CLAP also has a more flexible license than VST3. And we all know what Steinberg has done to VST2 😅

[@ptpdrums3499]

Heeey Wytse, happy new year! 🙃 Sascha here (former Tegler Audio) As good as the FabFilter videos are, I just loved your Pro-Q4 review. It was so much fun watching you explore one feature after another and being so excited about it 💚

[@THAMNOS]

17:43 - Yes, it definitelly scales the amount of processing. I made myself a template where I have Pro-Q 4 on every single track (around 300 tracks lol). And it's very fast when all of them are activated but unchanged. The simple bands are also quite fast. It starts to get a bit slower when you turn on the dynamic functions, and ESPECIALLY when you turn on the spectral functions. If you also turn on the Linear Phase and make it High quality or better, it can really make your computer struggle.

[@pewburrito]

if you don't mind me asking, what sort of music do you make w/ 300 tracks? I'm assuming some kind of EDM? or is this more for TV/Movie sound production? I've made songs w/ 64 tracks, and maybe the first 40 or so were actual instruments. The rest were doubled vocals and sound fx, lead in, lead out, etc.

[@THAMNOS]

@@pewburrito I'm making metal, but I add a ton of orchestral and electronic elements. I pretty much approach metal as if it was a cinematic soundtrack in a way. The 300 tracks are just in my template, I usually don't use all of them. I keep them in my template so I can quickly use it if I need it!

[@MarcoRaaphorst]

Good reason to use spectral EQ is for example for de-essing. You cannot fix that at the source, you need to do that in post. And there are many things you need to fix in post. This why we have these modern tools, these FFT filters. Back in the day we said "you can't fit it in the mix" but nowadays we can fix a lot in the mix. In fact we will fix everything after it was recorded. I never ever hear something that is untreated these days. Everything is polished.

[@FrankvonWelt]

Happy new year ! And yes please I‘d like to see the HW/SW comparisons. Greetings from Germany

[@mchest7000]

Love your work as always bro xx

[@pb3662]

Best video in ages. Yes would llove to see/hear some HW vs plugin comparisons.

[@HububkiFilms]

Don’t worry about the haters or the people saying weird stuff about you. I love your style. I always like to watch all of your plug-in reviews. I agree that the Fab filter in-house tutorials cover everything better than anyone else. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love your channel. And keep your enthusiasm because it’s very appealing. 😊👍

[@FUN_RECORDING]

De beste wensen kerel en vooral doorgaan, wat andere er ook van vinden :) goeie trui overigens haha Koeketoeter, groet Marco (Lelystad)

[@lil_floofer]

I have to credit my perchase of the fabfilter total bundle to you, although I didn't use an affiliate link (this was pre ff + pb and I also got a student discount). Seeing you talk about them in the past made me so excited, and it was such an improvement to my workflow. Thanks!

[@marekhorvath3148]

I found it very annoying that someone wrote that you were annoying. Fuck the hater! and keep up the awesome journey, I really like your videos

[@ronallen2458]

I just did some fingernail research and they are actually only needed for fingerpicking guitar. Happy new year! You got me excited for 2025.

[@BrucePercyPhoto]

You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. Just trust your own gut and go with it, and also accept that you won't always get it right. I enjoy your videos.

[@Projektor_music]

I love how people think you setting up a recording setup, pressing record and then capturing the scene you want means it's fake... I wanna see what those people think of how movies are produced...

[@ThatSockmonkey]

As one of the few people who thought the Temu thing was actually an interesting idea, thanks for a great year of content. I dont comment often but i really appreciate your stuff. Ive learned a lot. Cheers mate.

[@jackkosto]

As many as there are already, always great to see another 500 companies' pultec software emulations vs the hardware. Would be extra cool if you could get an original vintage unit to add to the mix vs the Stam & software! Happy new year!

[@jackkosto]

P.S., on the manual reading vs going in blind, I actually find it super helpful to see the first impression without reading the manual! If there's a thing that's annoying or a missing feature, I'd love to figure out that it's not an issue upon reading the manual for myself, but going in totally blind is a great gauge on how intuitive a plugin or piece of gear is by nature. Don't think your approach should change!

[@igorkhomenko2508]

Faq the haters, just keep going as you are. As long as your vids bring joy and value to most - forget about those comments from the least.

[@kenvives]

Happy New Year. I’m definitely up for a video comparing the Omnipressor hardware vs the plugin. Thank you!

[@proxzi]

my favorite audio engineer 💜

[@deondieleman]

Keep going with your excellent presentations. I am 68 years old and have seen and experienced some audio people arrive and leave. Transparency in teaching is key. Young people entering this engineering sector need to be pationate and obsessed with being openminded to absorb different opinions. Met vriendelijke groet

[@shinyisshiny7780]

ayyyyy. my sandstorm comment made the cut! i can die happy!! (play sandstorm at my funeral)

[@Projacked1]

Ik zie graag de vergelijkingen met de software.... wanne koeketoetert zeg! Happy Newyear man! 😘

[@PharaohLawLess1]

I’m still not convinced to upgrade my ProQ3 to ProQ4

[@josephmers6452]

Id like to see you make a video diving deeper into spectral compression. I tend to avoid those tools as much as humanly possible, because I agree with you 100%.

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

Happy New Year Wyste! Yes, please make both plugin comparison videos! I don't think the Omnipressor plugin is going to hold up to the hardware. Only because how much is going on inside. The Omnipressor plugin is very good tho! However, I feel like the difference between the Pultec clone and software will be MUCH closer. Very curious to see how they turn out. Ya, I surprised Pro Q4 didn't have transient/sustain mode as well! However, I would still use Split EQ for it because while other companies have given the option they don't have all the other parameters to tweak like Split EQ does. So FF would have to make sure to have those same options as well for me to get rid of Split EQ. Those extra options make ALL the difference most of the time (Seperation, decay, and smooth). The other thing I would like to know is what "sonic" changes were made because on the FF website it says (or at least it did, it's possible they changed it) that the also updated the sound quality but I've seen several null tests that disprove this. Pro Q3 and 4 perfectly null with each other. So I would like to hear an explanation from FF about what they meant when they said that and why it was said. I belive it was the top listed feature in the updates on the product page! Or at least on of the top ones.

[@dans5529]

I’d love to see the shootout between the pultec/tube eqs and the software!

[@dans5529]

I’d also love to see a video on spectral compression!

[@natevankirk]

I would love to see the video on spectral compression! I recently purchased fabfilter and have been using smooth operator for over a year. I know mixing engineers who use soothe 2 on almost every track. Would love to see your opinions on how to use it correctly / moderately.

[@AMVTBC]

U are one of the most honest people left....

[@XanderEwald]

You need your nails to peel off the protective film from synth screens.

[@rouvenwildeggerbitz7759]

Have a great 2025! Keep pushing! Thanks for your videos!

[@markgriffiths5122]

I'd be interested in both the videos you mentioned, the Pultec & Omnipressor one. Did you see the Eventide video a few years back with the original engineer talking about the omnipressor and someone says something like "of course you wouldn't be able to make something like that now for a reasonable price" and the engineer looks thoughtful and says "well maybe you could". Don't know if it was a set up but it was a few years before the remake appeared.

[@riharrds]

Hey, thank you for the video. Could you make a video for the spectral compression focusing of the correct and incorrect use, please?

[@azoteapost8734]

I had to take back to heritage my grandchild because of weird behavior. They change mine and give me another one without any issues. This thing rocks ! It’s incredible.

[@LuddeB]

Keep that passion, we, the viewers feel that and makes your videos YOURS 🙂

[@MrBitflipper]

Another use-case for spectral compression is working with sample libraries and modeled instruments. I had a solo violin lib that was great for its many articulations but I wasn't ever happy with its basic tone, which was infected with some obnoxious inharmonic resonances. For the first time, thanks to ProQ-4's spectral filter I am able to use it without grimmacing.

[@Renatodjmixofficial]

I understand your excitement - it means you have a true passion for what you do - In my humble opinion - this is the best plugin testing channel I know - here plugin testing is more in-depth - not superficial. Forget the haters - keep it up, it's awesome!!!

[@va941]

Lol, you must be kidding?

[@Renatodjmixofficial]

@@va941 Why?

[@135alme]

a video about spectral processing would be so interesting

[@dougleydorite]

Wait, can’t you run the dynamic eq to do the same thing “split” eq can do?

[@chrisjaustin88]

Would love to see plugin comparison!

[@Javarrockamore]

I just sent mine back. Ran into the same problem . Great sound but it’s the tube. They burn out super fast. Replaced it multiple times. The unit gets tooooo hot. I don’t think it will work long term. Sweetwater was great about making it right.

[@kadiummusic]

Would love to see Wyste do a Tokyo Dawn (TDR) suite review. 😎

[@michaelguardenti2253]

Dan Worall did it...he is the true goat on yt...the rest is bs

[@Biffinnbridge]

Your hair is lovely

[@CROSSROADrecording]

i would have been interested in knowing what was the issue with the grandchild

[@dylanreed4146]

Always down for the hardware vs software comparisons/shootouts, ESPECIALLY on the Pultec emulations!!! :D

[@ericsami2277]

I have never used the Omnipressor hardware but have used the plugin for a long time and love it. It sounds amazing and I think it is very accurate relative to the hardware. And a good way to learn how just how the Omnipressor works in either hardware or plugin form.

[@sparella]

I'd definitely like to see a blind shootout of pultec hardware and software options.

[@MaartenFranken]

Im using a touch screen monitor and for me the draw function works great, I love it!

[@baldmanmusicproductions1131]

best wishes and just go on being your funny self ... sterk bezig !

[@iRevolVeR21]

Mmm keep being yourself… that’s why we’re here! Yell jump around be quite or not. ❤

[@EricSkyeMusic]

You are fantastic. Thanks for what you do

[@DjMiflyn]

looking forward to that 670 review

[@bartgroot3672]

Best wishes for 2025 Wytse! Funny, since I keep watching your video's for the (positive) energy, so please keep being yourself :p Bought the upgrade for pro q4, just now. And figured, why not buy SplitEQ while it's on (holiday) sale..('till last week) Upgraded monitor speakers coming monday; so also big plans for 2025! *Excitement*

[@anteshell]

17:17 I don't believe that. There's not a single German audio engineer I know that hasn't taken any drugs. Granted.. I only know a single German audio engineer but that's beside the point. ;P

[@Whiteseastudio]

I’m not german 😜

[@bubabubu6088]

You are real, not an ounce fake. Don't let some misinformed individuals get under your skin. ❤

[@noThankyou-g5c]

definitely make a spectral compression video

[@SlasherMatt]

Yes I would love to see the videos you suggested. I've already watched a comparison between hardware and software Omnipressor and the difference was pretty big in my opinion, but I still want to see you tackle it because I care about what you say and also the video I watched wasn't too detailed. Tube EQs, same deal.

[@andreifilip]

Happy New 2025! Can't wait to see what videos you have in your "toolbox" Cheers

[@braincoral9866]

there's a manual for FF Pro-Q4?!

[@Tephomab]

There's a manual for pretty much every plugin.

[@necroticpoison]

Ozone EQ is free with T/S. Wish ProQ4 would have it but in mid side like Michelangelo has.

[@AJoylessEon]

Pretty sure eventide split eq is patented.. and cannot be used on other companies eq's.. I could be wrong though?

[@ILOVEDRAGO]

Definetely read the manual. You read the manual for us and we trust your opinion. If we supposed to read the manual ourselves we have no reason to come to your channel, besides maybe of "he is cute"-reason, but not working for me. I come here for prefessional audio advice from a guy with greatest monitoring setup.

[@GammelfarMusik]

You definetely sold Pro Q4 to me. And I dont use Honey 😊 Please keep shouting

[@MDHeleniak]

Oh come on. We all know those dudes are jealous they are not you. lol Happy New Year and keep pushing. :-)

[@Tephomab]

Pro q 4 might be the best $150 I've ever spent. Was using aixdps's dynamic eq before, and it's good, but fabfilter is on a whole other level.

[@williamfletcher5760]

I have both 660 and 670 plugins only if that helps

[@guestlistrecords1466]

If you are annoying WHY is the person watching!! it's your DUTCH JOY that make you full of energy

[@studiodude1]

You're not annoying. At all!

[@TheBroadcastStudio365]

Ik wens u ook alle geluk en succes ook met uw geweldige kanaal en hulp aan ons allemaal. U bent een witte raaf!:)!

[@firstmile]

You are amazing !

[@JuliusLC]

Dan Worral is top, but of course, we don't need to see ONLY Plugin surgery at KZbin. Nice review BTW!

[@dougleydorite]

It means… give some cool examples for the Omnipressor because I have one!!!

[@flanaganbrian1]

I've watched for a long time, trolls will be themselves. It's their art form.

[@charlesrocks]

It's over FabFilter bros

[@thank_you_thank_you]

i applaud the no nail polish start of 2025

[@perfectworldofentanglement152]

Won’t AI be able to make us any plugins we can think of, in just a year or two. Even now if you pay extra. Only limited by our ears!

[@AstralCorona]

I'm pretty sure you read some bot comments that made it on this video

[@bigbiterecords]

you need nails to play guitar. Right hand to play nylon, left hand, well imagine how painful it is to press the frets without the support of a nail....

[@sony_mdr7506]

ENERGY is good :D

[@jeroensimons7525]

Hoi Wytse, het is maar een klein wereldje en de collegas in LA USA, Warren Huart, Produce like a pro en vele andere creatieve mensen hebben hun huis verloren, kunnen we niet een crowdfunding in ons kikkerlandje opzetten... Tis maar een idee... Groeten, Jeroen Simons, Independent, Epica.

[@Whiteseastudio]

Ben aan het kijken naar hoe ik kan helpen

[@marquezvanroeschen5340]

Keep keeping real! ❤

[@Jazzguitar00]

I'm pretty sure whoever just drops by and says "you're so annoying" isn't going to be watching this video TBH 🥴

[@twoscoops2]

I hope you have a great 2025!

[@Bthelick]

Unfortunately Wytse yes all of your affiliate links Will have been compromised by anyone viewer who has installed honey at any point. I'm afraid I used to be one of them 😔

[@YuzimaPhilip]

This is a waste of time.

[@williamfletcher5760]

Dont change you can't please every one

[@neek3072]

voice is way too bright lately/. chill with your high end boost and compression. so crispy it hurts

[@Whiteseastudio]

The weird thing is that I’m actually cutting quitte a lot of hi’s already 😅

[@Wizardofvoz2]

Not too bright to me.

[@Wizardofvoz2]

@@Whiteseastudionot too bright to me. But I usually listen in my iPad pro

[@neek3072]

@@Whiteseastudio hmm well I know that you know your stuff. Especially with music. Not trying to hate, I love your work. But compared to other KZbin videos, it’s quite crispy. Every time I go to one of your videos lately, I notice it.

[@alexanderff6272]

aahahah. usually ppl call "annoying" some kinds of deep research into hardware abilities. they want u just to say "we turn that knob and everything magically sounds great". no. wait. no knobs. turning knobs is annoying. u just put it on chain and here it is. done. yeah. we all want that to be so ez... just a dream XD

[@popsarocker]

KZbin comments are annoying - keep being you

[@epilektric]

Cookie horn?

[@danielgueli]

Beste Wensen Wytse!!!

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

more content is good.

[@gnomerod]

You're not annoying. In the past, the constantly moaning on a lot of your videos about plugins GUIs being modelled after real hardware (with scratches, screws, button, etc) was getting a little old and tiresome - we get it, but I think that's now tamed and under control. And yes, don't take cocaine. If you're going to take drugs, there are much better ones to do 😁