Virtual Mix Rack Explained

Let Eli Krantzberg wake you up and introduce you to the virtual channel strip plug-in suite you’ve always dreamed of, from Slate Digital. Eli covers all the features and functions, as well as in-action examples of each module.

• The Virtual Mix Rack (03:49) - Discover the idea behind the VMR layout, and how to filter, add, move, copy, and remove modules.

• Slot Controls (04:15) - Learn how individual slots are bypassed and solo'd, how automation is tied to slots rather than modules, explore some GUI behavior options, and discover some useful hot spots in the About menu.

• Managing Presets (05:31) - Learn how to save, save as, rename, delete, import, and export rack and module banks and presets, how to use the A and B snapshots to toggle between two different rack setups, and how to establish a default rack setup that is called up automatically when the Virtual Mix rack plug-in is instantiated.

• FG-N (07:58) - Hear how this Neve EQ emulation is used for broad tonal coloring on a variety of instruments.

• FG-S (06:35) - Hear how this SSL EQ emulation works on rhythm guitar and drum tracks, and explore how the Q control on the mid bands and the bell button on the two shelving bands effects the shape of the filtering.

• FG-116 (07:11) - Explore this emulation of a classic 1176 compressor and hear how it's internal unity gain feature, mix knob, and unique attack and release time constants are used. Also see how to bypass the compressor section while still running the signal through the gain staging and transformer components for saturation.

• FG-401 (05:02) - Discover the versatility of this composite VCA compressor emulation as it is heard on a variety of instruments.

• Revival & Conclusion (04:44) - Learn about the free Revival module, and listen to playback of a short mix before and after Slate Virtual Mix Rack plug-ins are used.

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• Virtual Preamp Collection (08:20) - Learn to use these plug-ins to add subtle vibe and color or thick overdriven saturation.

• Custom Series Equalizer (10:50) - Hear this plug-in work in a variety of contexts before and after the virtual preamps.

• Parallel Lift Processor (06:48) - Discover the range of color and energy these two analog modeled parallel filter bands add to both a full mix and individual subgroups.

• FG Bomber (08:36) - Explore this unique analog modeled dynamics processor on various instruments and the mix bus.