Sonalksis Plug-Ins Explained
Studio wiz Michael Costa is back with a new series all about the Sonalksis suite of audio processing plug-ins. Follow along as Michael goes through each plug-in one by one, covering each plug-in's interface as well as "in action" videos demonstrating each plug-in at work.
Videos
• Intro & Common Controls (03:52) - In this tutorial Michael gives an introduction to the Sonalksis plug-ins, as well as an overview of the common controls found in all of the plug-ins.
• SV-517 Mk.2 EQ Controls (12:54) - Michael shows how to use this versatile parametric EQ by exploring every knob and switch.
• The SV-517 Mk.2 EQ in Action (04:42) - Hear this beast of an EQ in action with particular emphasis on the versatility of the shelving options.
• SV-315 Mk.2 Compressor Controls (14:56) - Learn all the controls and intricacies of this very versatile dynamics plug-in in depth.
• The SV-315 Mk.2 Compressor in Action (10:07) - Hear a variety of shapes that can be created by using all of the various options and controls on a drum track within this compressor.
• SV-719 Mk.2 Gate Controls (08:57) - In this video Michael explores the interface of this multifaceted gate/expander. Learn about all of the controls as well as the various options this plug-in offers.
• SV-719 Mk.2 Gate in Action Pt. 1 (09:37) - Discover the vast control you have over gating by utilizing the many controls of this plug-in on a raw drum mix. Michael demonstrates using the gate, expander, the side-chain options and more.
• SV-719 Mk.2 Gate in Action Pt. 2 (07:07) - Michael shows you how to use an external signal to trigger the ducking of our source. Through his examples you'll hear how this differs from doing the same process with a compressor.
• MaxLimit Controls (07:26) - Michael explores all of the controls and options of this single-band limiter.
• The MaxLimit in Action (05:38) - Using this limiter on a drum loop, you'll hear all the options the plug-in offers from loud and crunchy to silky smooth.
• The MultiLimit Controls (06:48) - Explore the interface of this great multi-band limiter. Michael will show how the addition of 5 independent bands distinguishes this plug-in from its single band sibling.
• MultiLimit in Action (07:21) - In this tutorial Michael puts the MultiLimit plug-in to work, including how you can manipulate bands separately to push the limiter in different ways.
• The StereoTools Controls (12:00) - Learn the interface and options of this clever full featured tool for manipulating left, right and width of our stereo signals.
• StereoTools in Action (03:30) - In this tutorial Michael demonstrates using the plug-in on a stereo mix. You'll hear the width of our demo track expand without adding ugly phase shifting artifacts.
• The CQ1 Controls (08:33) - In this tutorial Michael explores the interface of the CQ1 multi-band dynamics plug-in. You'll learn all of the controls and options including the side-chain filter control, how to link the 4 bands and the various options that can be adjusted.
• CQ1 in Action (07:31) - Here, you'll hear how the CQ1 can make music move in different tonal directions based on its dynamics and use of the may controls this plug-in offers.
• The DQ1 Controls (04:47) - Explore the interface of the DQ1 dynamic EQ and learn how it differs from the CQ1.
• DQ1 in Action (03:42) - Here, you'll see this dynamic EQ at work. Michael will demonstrate how the DQ1's independent high & low thresholds give you amazing control over our track's dynamics.
• Ultimate-D (06:19) - Explore the interface of this dithering plug-in and how the use of 'real language' in the interface can de-mystify the dithering process as a whole.
• Uber Compressor (12:04) - In this tutorial Michael shows you how this compressor can bring some amazing punch and aggression to your tracks by using the plug-in's controls.
• Creative Filter (05:36) - Michael explores the broad range of roll-offs that can be achieved with this analog sounding filter plug-in.
• Digital Grimebox (07:52) - This sonic decimator is capable of providing all the grunge and noise you could ever ask for. Watch as Michael goes through the interface and modes of this plug-in.
• Free-G (03:51) - Watch Michael explore all of the controls of this free plug-in that can be placed over any channel or bus to control level & pan.