Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
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Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
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A. Davies
I would rate this a 10 if I could (on a scale from 1 to 5).
I didn't want this plug in. AT ALL! I love the hardware unit...have lusted after it for years. A plugin version doing it justice? No WAY! I had my mind on the 33609 anyway...because I love what it does for dialogue. I tested it though. Like I tested the 33609 and the SSL Bus comp.
I brought it into a feature mix I did a while ago and tested this, the SSL Bus Comp, and the 33609 on my busses against what I had there already (mostly the Fabfilter Pro C-which I love). While the 33609 won out on the dialogue but, the Shadow Hills Mastering comp was a close second. The magic really happened when I put it on the other busses. I could go on about what happened next, but I'm running out of characters. I'll let you test for yourselves.
M. Neumann
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
Like All of my UAD Plugs this one made Everything I tried it on sound Warmer and Fatter and that was just using the Presets !
Wow Way to go UAD
D. Guerzoni
Fantastic!!
I love this plugin, i can have the punch i want :)
Must have! No other words
J. Abreu
This compressor is kick ass!!!
love this plug , i don't know how the real hardware sounds but the plug-in is kick ass!!
J. Abreu
This compressor is kick ass!!!
love this plug , i don't know how the real hardware sounds but the plug-in is kick ass!!
T. Leclercq
AMAZING boost your drums into space
This Plug-in is a must have...
On drum buss it's a incredible power right at your hand.
Very nice for dance mastering on main out.
and for a very good surprise... very useful on male on male vocals too y it gain
Would buy it again for sure.
J. Gil
Mix Bus Companion
I use it on the mix bus on mellow stuff and it's amazing. 1 db of gr on the optical, 1-2 dbs on the discrete, sidechain filter on, output tranny to taste.
Never had much luck on harder stuff with it, but maybe it's just me.
It can also help in mastering situations where the material needs some treatment (re-shaping/coloring) before going to my analog chain.
I think it's a good buy. Even with so many cool plugin compressors around, this guy does something others won't.
S. Peter
Top notch gear!
I´ve been thru most of the reviews, and i see it´s a plug in that is either loved or hated - i think that´s makes it even more special ;)
But it´s definitely the best compressor i have from UAD beside Neve.
For me it adds that extra subtle glims and wideness. And as i don´t have the Neve Buss Compressor, it´s the one for me to use. I compared it to all other UAD compressors and it stands out. And i don´t find it difficult to use - mind you i´m not an expert at all.
M. Mcnair
Are you kidding me?
Not sure what the complaints with this plugin are about. I have been using it for mastering. Nothing out there can compare. It has made my tracks dynamically musical, warm and natural sounding without any loss of detail in the music itself.
I absolutely love his plugin. I'm mixing hard rock and blues with this thing, and there isn't a genra out there that this wouldent kick ass for.
Pricey, but after the demo, I had to have it.
VERY well done UA.
L. Nicolas
ANALOG SOUND
How to give some analog sound to your mix... Just open it !!
Excellent
O. Lamas
3D for your ears
Obviously most of us cannot afford the hardware version of this beast. So I do not have a way to compare, but look; this is the best piece of software for mastering that I have. It simply adds that 3D-ishness that I hear in some great recordings that unless you hear it for yourself, you cannot understand. Save your money and get it. Outstanding, well done, now: Let's get to work on stable drivers huh;)....Cheers…
L. Flores
Shawdow Hills Mastering Comp Plug-In
Being that I have dreamed of someday buying the Shawdow Hills Mastering Comp, it looked like it would be a while,,,but when I saw the plug-In, I thought I have nothing to lose, and I was right did not lose on this investment. I have only had the plug-In for a short time, and I have been using it on drum samples. I use the preset Modern preset, immediately noticed a difference, the snare had a snap, and the hi-hats and cymbals had a nice crisp sizzle, thats the best way I can explain it. I have a "Project Studio" using a 2009 Mac Pro PT 10, Digi 002. Using on sub mix and master for some songs, I get a boost without eating up all the head room. if you want to hear what is described as "Breathing type of pump" its there. Great value
M. Lister
Just gorgeous
This thing is insane ! Just putting signals through it with almost zero compression
sounds Better some how.
Really great job on this, try it ... you will buy it :-)
U. Khan
Really glues the mix together
This is an amazing emulation of a sick mastering compressor. Really makes the mix come together like an album track. the option to turn off either the discrete or optical compressor is an amazing feature for a wide variety of colorful, but rich sounds. love the release knob switch.
S. Rodescu
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
I have demoed the SHMC just before a mastering project,
and i must say that after listening to the mastering presets I was so pleased with the sound, that I just had to buy it !!!
I don't know the hardware but this plug adds warmth and a sense of space in the mixes and loudness without sounding too digital
like the GUI too !!!
Well done Universal Audio !
D. Caruso
Shadow Hillls Compressor Review
As a solo-flexi user I have so many UAD plugins but I can only use a few before I run out of resources. This plug-in only takes 6% CPU so I felt it would be a good investment as I really enjoyed trying it out. This compressor is very transparent and no color added unless you want it.
I actually prefer this one over the Slate compressor that does something strange to the sound in a colored way that turns me off. This is a quality plug-in but for us solo flexi users you cannot find a better compressor. I don't know how they made it work so well with taking only 6% of the solo-flexi's power. I have to say its the best compressor plug-in I've ever purchased. Lots of flexibility, but the sound is just right. Very flexible in its controls.
N. Buj
Great plug !
Very good compressor ! Powerfull and awesome, just magic ! ;)
C. Papastephanou
Fantastic tool
This compressor sounds fantastic, it is now my go to busses and master compressor. It really sounds like a hardware compressor and brings life to the mix. I highly recommend it !
G. Gassert
Master Bus Mojo
All I can say is this plugin makes my master buss glow with just a bit of character I can't do without . I just load the master buss preset and just kiss it a little on the GR meter. My clients Love it too.
K. Cheung
great compressor!!great sound!!!
is very very helpful in mastering,the optical compressor sound great and very smooth.
