[sdiy] Advice

[john mahoney]

Low blows, Glen! (More inline.)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen" <mclilith at charter.net>

> .... However, I can barely believe that someone on
> Synth-DIY suggested using a tube emulation plugin.

Actually, I asked if he had tried them. :-)

But, given that Brad's setup is 100% soft, does it not make sense for him to
try keeping it that way? Trying a plug-in is often a free trial deal. It's
also a way to try simulated tape distortion and/or tube distortion.

Maybe the question is, who let the virtual guy in here, to begin with? ;-)
(Just kidding, Brad!)


> It's not hard to build a
> real tube preamp circuit and have much more authentic results than a
> typical tube emulation plugin.

Not all DIYers like to build tube circuits, and there are many inexpensive
ones on the market.


> I would recommend using real tubes--if you can patch them into your setup.


Right, which is why -- immediately before I mentioned plug-ins -- I said
"Tube preamps are probably worth a listen, and there are a million to choose
from these days."
--
john