![]() (Apparently sales emails really do work.) I decided to purchase the Omega 458a after reading a promotional email sent by Kush Audio’s owner, Greg “UBK” Scott. If you don’t already have this plugin, head on over to the Softube website to download a free copy. This switch is convenient for when you’re distorting something like a drum loop but don’t like what it’s doing to the cymbals, or if you want to keep the kick drum clean, while saturating everything else, you can switch it to keep low.īy far, the biggest issue I have with this plugin is there is no output gain control, so you may want to slap a trim plugin afterwards to bring the level back down. And, as you might have guessed, “Keep High” allows you to retain the high frequencies clean but distorts everything else. “Neutral” applies the distortion evenly throughout the frequency spectrum. “Keep Low” allows you to retain the low end while distorting the middle and high frequencies. The single switch on the unit allows you to adjust the three separate saturation modes: The single knob controls the amount of the saturation, and you can go from subtle warmth to complete distortion depending on how severely you’re hitting it and how far you’re driving that knob. For the sake of the consistency, sliders will not be considered knobs. Each plugin is allowed to have additional switches and buttons that are not knobs. The sole criteria for this “best of” list is that the plugins must have two knobs or less. The incredibly easy-to-use pieces of gear that let you just insert and go. I’m here to talk about the ones with two knobs or less. I’m not here to talk about the most complex and open-ended plugins though. With so much room for creativity, it’s no wonder that it’s difficult for a plugin developer to stop at just a single knob. Digital audio has allowed engineers access to very sophisticated processors for little to no money, and as a plugin developer, your products are only limited by your vision and creativity. There are many hardware units with only a few knobs, but not nearly as many plugins. But for me, nothing beats a few choice knobs and the ability to quickly turn a unit on and get going. I understand there’s a time and place for this type of equipment. I can appreciate gear with an unlimited flexibility, with knobs and controls that offer an endless amount of fine-tuning. For me, the fewer the controls, the better. I’ve always loved gear that was easy to use.
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