It's a GREAT PLUGIN... Don't buy it!

[@elowine]

Every plugin without autogain: Why doesn't it have autogain. Plugin with autogain: Ahh don't really need it. Developer: 😭

[@LeoEichdi]

And then "It´s great, don´t buy it".

[@jamesgrant3343]

I think this is a good plug in, it shows you (to an extent) what it is doing when you boost and cut using this EQ - basically a reminder that ‘basic’ EQing with wide bandwidth filters is often a very helpful thing rather than always being super surgical. It’s permission to do the simple thing - often we over think EQ moves in the digital domain (because we can!) For that reason, a good plugin. Nice video and greetings from England!

[@triplebeam23]

There isn't a single tool that's gonna transform your track into a billboard hit ... not a single one

[@redbigapplefloppa302]

What about soundtoys decapitator? It is used in over 50% of billboard 100 and almost all users (~70-80%) of decapitator landed at least 1 hit in their respective countries.

[@chocomalk]

What about the band Tool?

[@DBTHEPLUG]

No shit. You'll obviously need a combination of tools

[@TildeSounds]

@@redbigapplefloppa302 70% of users of decapitator? huh? i reckon like 90% of users of decapitator never finished a single public release lmao. its a nice distortion, but those numbers are absurd

[@ErickT_MX]

I know one tool to make a record-hit these days... but tiktok influencers... the more, the better.

[@-Deena.]

I have enough eq's to last until I die.

[@tobytodelafontena]

Speaking of mine, I will die before I try them all.

[@Nayah9]

Arturia's FX Collection 5 bundle includes a stellar plugin version of the Trident called Pre TridA. Since I already owned some Arturia plugins and it was a sale, I got FX Collection 5 for €99. That's for 34 top-tier plugins... Highly recommend.

[@timhartnell2472]

Some people collect stamps, some people collect guitar pedals, and some of us enjoyed collecting plug-ins… for a while…

[@levondarratt787]

these times are coming to an end to almost everyone...

[@papatoni3311]

hyped for the top 10 eq video, this could be a series you make e.g. compressors, reverbs...

[@ATAMusic]

Can you give it a try to the new Toneboosters Equalizer Pro? It has some interesting features.

[@shinyisshiny7780]

great eq. really cool features

[@jonatasborges2002]

GOAT EQ

[@PierreBaudinat]

That's right but maybe you could have done a special video to evoke the consumerist thing. It's a bit unfair. I just spent 30 000 euros in analog EQs, compressors, outboard reverbs and "color" tools. I'm so happy to get back to my 2006 iMac/Logic 9 which was supposed to be obsolete ! But I've got no car nor house and my children are grown up. Who can afford the real deal when selling your music will provide PEANUTS ? Thank you Pulsar for these democratic tools. This is no $400 UAD scam, this is $59 for an incredible code by little guys from Grenoble (France), not millionaires and shareholders.

[@redbigapplefloppa302]

Who cares if it sounds good and you can afford it

[@HumptyDumpty-os7ie]

Say what… I purchased about 35 UAD plug ins for about $200 They’re practically giving their tools away Don’t knock UAD products man…that would be silly

[@tekis0]

Well, I used to own a Trident A-Range; it was 44 inputs. The EQ was very sweet and not all surgical. It sounded great, but it was VERY maintenence intensive. After that we got an early Neve 8078, which was better with maintenance. Then, 9/11 happened and people stopped coming to New York City to record. The studio closed sometime thereafter. It was great while it lasted! PS: There are ways to tighten up the Q's and/or make it behave like the original.

[@ramspencer5492]

Seems like a good EQ.... But yeah .... Most people didn't need another one

[@samgoldsberry3029]

"It messes with my OCD....but no problem" lol😂😂

[@GF_MF]

The Pulsar W495 is pretty close to the original Neumann. I tried one in a mastering studio because I was going to buy it but I'm happy with the vst. I don't think I would bother with any more similar EQs. Great videos ! :)

[@sparella]

In White Sea's A/B test, the software had the right curves, but the hardware added a pleasant thickness to the low end. I was thinking of getting a pair of Link W92X kits, but the output stage is THAT1646, so it might not get that low end either.

[@cesmcmyth]

"so many people open the plugin list and it doesnt even fit in the screen". super true. I am already in the not fiting and it really annoys me.

[@gooshie3]

I missed Sandstorm...

[@banterbanter]

Same. Sad times

[@SPD87327]

Why does he say sandstorm every vid and pull up a different song every time?

[@gooshie3]

@@SPD87327 I actually don't know why lol. It's been going on for years though.

[@BordeauxByNight]

I love the music chosen for the test. good vibesss

[@LuisMarioMagana]

I’ll tell you which equalizer is really good, and even though it’s a bit forgotten, it’s the Brainworx bx_2098 EQ. I have all the equalizers from all the major brands, but this EQ is my favorite for artistic coloration.

[@dr.wackman7940]

I'd love to see a dedicated video on why you don't need autogain on EQ plugins, and when/why one should or shouldn't use it

[@fruitproof115]

I personally love AutoGain on EQ and would recommend it to everyone.

[@infojunkie4989]

The still make and sell the a-range rack unit. The full rack version is 2ch btw, it is about £4k.

[@Bthelick]

Back on the Senny mic Wytse? what happened to the lewit?

[@audios22]

Sticking with Fab filter EQ

[@DavidRosario69]

I have the UAD Trident A Range and love it on electric guitars. Sometimes I can't recreate the sound with other eq's.

[@vertigopulse]

Rule 1. If you haven't completed a FINISHED song with your last plugin purchase then don't buy a new one. 🥂

[@nosocialmedia2854]

Back in the 90's you made music for a purpose. Mostly it was to make money, get fame or status or all 3. Music makers today are just hobbyists for the 99%. If you cannot use eq, compression, reverb & delay expertly, then it's all just plugin masturbation.

[@justinreynolds3935]

Heh. Truth. Went down the rabbit hole. And learned the lesson.

[@GrandmasterKnox]

I would rather take an update to the Pulsar 8200, just add some saturation options and dynamic EQ for every band and it's now the perfect EQ. Meanwhile, I'll keep using Sonnox Claro.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Have 3 really beautiful-sounding Trident EQs. If i were just starting out, i might grab this one.

[@marksaxon_plays]

Yeah I really don't know if there's another EQ I need at this point. The fact they added saturation is not a big deal. I have tons of saturator plugins already if I need it. Seriously outside of the built in transformer/saturation circuits, this is basically FabFilter Q3 or TDR Nova (both which have way more EQ options).

[@OlimposMotor]

I started to like you more after your words against the consumerist tendency of the system in a commercial sense. You really surprise me sometimes.😀

[@timgreig1704]

The thing with the OG A Range is it uses inductors and the mid bands interact in an interesting way. The Arturia version is also coded by Pulsar, I got their whole bundle for .$99, I have the Softube too which is good, I don't want a curve display, I prefer to use my ears. I will test with PI Dr when I have time, but i"m not in a hurry.

[@sparella]

That's interesting about Pulsar coding for Arturia. I hadn't heard. One tip I can offer is to look out for deals on previous versions of their stuff. After the new fx bundle came out, I got the previous version for $50.

[@dahlbaker]

I prefer to color my music with analog equipment.

[@mirkomarkovic3438]

The only way...

[@saricubra2867]

Did you tried Fabfilter Volcano 3? It has the cool feature of being a sandbox for coloring and crazy automation.

[@Cynshet]

I like the Scale feature, every EQ should have this. The bx Amek EQ also have it and it is very usefull. A Scale from -100 to + 100 would be even better.

[@cefk9944]

Collectables usually age like good wine (at least, they should). Software-collectables usually age like .. well .. they start out as a "banana-product" (ripens at the customer's place .. via updates and such) .. and then .. at some point, they hit a point, where they start to age like milk ;)

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

I like the care to not put screws on, because they knew on some level that you'd be mad about it 😆

[@LoveMeBack]

Havent bought a effect plugin in years. Focussing on hardware instead. I was interested in the 500 series of this eq, but realised it was mono. So two of them takes 4 slots. I would like to have them some day, but for now from a economical pov(they are not cheap and neither are 4 slots) they'll stay on my wishlist for my next frame.

[@DanielPestanaTranslations]

I’ll support these guys whenever I can (aka, Euros available for plugins). The two plugins I own by Pulsar are both incredible, and one was actually free. These guys are definitely great at what they do.

[@QueMusiQ]

4:58 imma guess the transformer inserts since its post may prove less minimal with more gain.

[@GabrielQuiroz95]

“Just messes up with my OCD” killed my bro you are a comedian I swear😂. Love your content by the way keep it up!!!

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

With Fabfilter and the Pulsar Neumann EQ I do not need anymore in VST format. I have a graphic EQ by Purple Audio and the SSL 611 so I need nothing else in that area.

[@sideast]

Can we do a blind test with a stock plugin ?

[@dutnakke]

so this is better than the Softube model of the same eq - that has been my fav for years?

[@phadrus]

I SURE don't need more EQs 😅

[@unkivv4376]

acustica diamond eq for color and fabfilter q3 that's the only eqs i use

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

A lot of the UI elements look like they were ripped from Tokyo Dawn?

[@Wizardofvoz2]

I used a Trident a few times. Back when SMPTE WAS NEW. LOL. All I remember about it was that it was great sounding.

[@Whiteseastudio]

SMPTE on Chan24

[@triplebeam23]

I'm personally buying it because I worked on a trident 68 for a few years I really miss the sound of that console.. it's no neve or ssl but it can definitely do the job and at a way more reasonable price

[@keithlane4705]

no matter how true this is, I will always be a sucker for a good drum machine vst :D

[@eugensagel9088]

The sound has nothing to do with the Trident A-Range. I don't know what the plugin is, but it is not a Trident A-Range. This also applies to Softube. Check the hardware against the plugins and it will become very clear.

[@lilwombat]

3:24 seeing how wide the majority of analog eq band are changed how easily i get the results i want massively. I go wide(0.4 on pro q) for basically everything other than resonances

[@ChrisGSimmons]

I just moved my studio onto a new computer (yes, that was terrible), and I didn;t realize how many plugins I had. I had literally THOUSANDS, of which I use like 10. So I did a major cleanup. Full disclosure: My weakness is reverbs.

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

I have almost every Pulsar plugin and love them all. But I already have Softube's version of the Trident. Damn it! But why is my wallet still itchy?

[@AnnaSibirskaja]

Those, who don't need their plugins anymore can always donate them to me. Thank you

[@DBTHEPLUG]

If you're a guy: hell no. If you're a girl: maybe.

[@PreschoolFightClub]

How should I deliver them? I can mail them to you.

[@AnnaSibirskaja]

@@DBTHEPLUG Sexist 🤪

[@feoul92]

​@@PreschoolFightClubis this offer still open? 😅

[@PreschoolFightClub]

@@feoul92Yes.

[@Bthelick]

Ahhh man Pulsar stuff sounds so goooood, but I have zero need for any of it 🤣🤣

[@QueMusiQ]

3:36 FIRST of all; WHAT??!? 🤯 I’m LOVING the song! Where can I get this??!?

[@biekanez1]

Je hebt helemaal gelijk Wytse, ik koop alleen nog maar de Sonible essential bundle als het binnenkort in de aanbieding is. Daar kan ik bijna alles mee doen. Ik heb al genoeg geld uitgegeven, maar het is wel een leerproces.

[@bluesky2145]

They need to add q controls for each of the bands. I know this is an emulation but make it more flexible.

[@marekvoosen]

Take the new ToneBoosters Equalizer Pro in your list. That's really new in features.

[@Rolanoid]

Well said. Recovering plugin junkie here and I always try and ask myself is this plugin standing between me and musical greatness? Doesn't always work and if I do manage to hold off buying I usually get the plugin later on in a fire sale anyway😆

[@JanneAirDotCom]

Please!! Do a rant about plugins. Please tell us what's really new and exciting, but make it with a caviat. (you need to know this, before you can know this. In case you don't want to know any of this then go here) etc.

[@JanneAirDotCom]

I for one don't give a flying F about any new EQ in particular.

[@CamariMusic]

hmmm ok. Thanks for the demo

[@AlonsoJoaquinComposer]

No one needs stuff like this at this point, there's THOUSANDS

[@san.9112]

the 'klootviool' t-shirt made my day xD

[@notsure1135]

I have the Arturia version.

[@exhumus]

+1 to disliking mono 500 series units that take 2 spaces. There are racks like the Wes Audio Supercarrier II with 11 spaces that take away the pain somewhat, but if you had something like the Cranborne 500ADAT with 8 channels of conversion built in you don't want slots going to waste.

[@crazybassist5439]

Can someone tell me which the analyse toll using here ? left on the screen 😔 6:43

[@heretic4521]

It sounds like "Poseidon" is pronounced pretty much the same in both English and Dutch... thanks for the video Wytse!

[@JVDF-JVDF]

I initially loved Pulsar plugins, but I bought that echo unit first, still one of my favourite plugins, but the massive passive doesn't cut it against it's UA counterpart ... they make too many Eq's

[@caava-music]

Best last 3 minutes ever 😂 thanks for the laugh 😂

[@endonyxoneaudio8644]

I really love the UAD version of the Trident A range eq plugin that ons is sooo sweet.

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

Softube's version is great too.

[@timgreig1704]

@@Tyrell_Corp2019 The UAD is Softube.

[@raphlasne]

I'm happy thet StandWorm by DaRound is back on the scene.

[@Jonathan-ec9pp]

I have like 200 eq plugins. So the answer is Yes. I need this one too.

[@PeteGunnShow]

You can resell used plug-ins though. But yea i dont need a new plugin. Unless its a synth, i cant resist a cool soft synth

[@jenslempke7883]

I've just stopped buying plugins, period. I have a chain that I've paid enough for, including TC Electronic System 6000 MD4 (magic), Kazrog Avalon 747 (that eq...), Kiive Nfuse (Amazing), the PsP E27 eq (stunning) and the drumstrip/vocalstrip/guitarstrip/Bus compressor from SSL. I need mo more. But yes, I own much more😊. Invested more in hardware after joining a band and actually, now I got my whole holestudio/rehearsal/live setting complete. Not one more purchase except crusial DAW updates for a few years now.

[@Kynect2Hymn]

You should review the new Toneboosters EQ Pro!

[@HumptyDumpty-os7ie]

1000% Spot on

[@RoryRonde]

" hi my name is Rory and I'm a plugin-aholic " - White Sea video's are what they show you at pluginaholics anonymous meeting, I guess haha . I saw the plugin in my mail yesterday and I have all their other products but I had the exact same thought, do I really need this?

[@T-BOUNCING]

100% ❤IT'S A DISTRACTION .. NICE BUT I DONT NEED IT

[@revengernovember]

Yeah lets complain MORE about really great eq plugins..... Poseidon sounds fantastic, has an analog and digital interface, gets fast results, has all the features you complain about other plugins NOT having, and you still tell people not to buy it? Sorry but this company is making great products at a level above what most others are offering. In a crowded market Pulsar just does what they do better than most others.

[@HumptyDumpty-os7ie]

He’a saying that there’s 30,000 eq’s bud Relax He complimented Pulsar at the start To my ears Pulsar does not have any special magic in their tools that are not already within other plug ins Subjective

[@G_handle]

A) You don't decide what other people collect. B) What does Need have to do with the things people buy? C) Buying a boutique plugin that I don't need makes Far more sense than watching an Opinion Video on KZbin that i definitely dont need. At least the plugin Might have value. D) The UAD/Softube version of the Trident is fantastic and has a flavor of its own. If this Pulsar holds true to that or indeed the original, given the Many bonus features Pulsar included here, this plugin is probably a Great addition to many engineers' plugin folder. No matter How full it already is.

[@adiariel6726]

How they say.. "Plugins are like Pokémons"

[@jungalist117]

could you review the michelangelo eq by tone projects?

[@paulmisty8998]

As much as I critizised you "no manual approach" last time I now applaud on your statements on the last third of the video!

[@Pilzhirn]

Is it Snakeoil ?

[@DavidMohMusic]

Why is every song Sandstorm by darood?

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

It's an old "joke" in the music industry.

[@jamesdpterodactyl3068]

Every time you play sandstorm by darude its like im hearing it for the first time

[@Bkoded]

i guess if someone is looking for a trident style eq this for them

[@wickstorm_records]

You go girl

[@DSWL_]

thanks

[@MG53v8]

Can we get a plugin that makes all the UIs boring looking.

[@rich1051414]

'Poseidon' isn't English, but like they say, it's all Greek to me.

[@RainbowRadioLab]

Just a point of clarification? Don't all episodes of "Snake Oil" feature "Sandstorm" by Darude? Surely folks know this by now??? 😂

[@Claude_Hoffmann]

you only need more cowbell

[@ddadangkidsmusic]

Yeah you're right. Have a good day 😆

[@friedrichvanzandt]

There is actually a pretty great used plugin market. So the resale value of plugins is not 0 at all.

[@TheAzurefang]

Really? Where? Could prob sell some plugins for sure

[@DaftyBoi412]

Sandstorm haha ... got em!

[@kevinellis4729]

Haha! "One of the things is, what's this?"

[@marmotman]

I love Pulsar and have all but one of their plugins (also this thing), but as soon as I read the email and subsequently watched the promo video I thought that this was nothing but style over substance. Looks pretty, but its just an EQ. Not even the loyalty discount tempted me.

[@Cubebass]

8:12 yeah tell that to Crypto bros LOL

[@TeslaOsiris]

I’ll stick with UVI Shade

[@LoveItDirtyOffroad]

Im buying analog gear not because i have to but because i want to.

[@wesleywild-s9x]

Half the fun of the trident is using your ears and tuning them to those frequencies

[@ejmikk]

Please do Tonebooster Equalizer Pro!