Slate Digital VCC 2 Explained

Slate Digital puts 6 classic analog consoles in your DAW, and studio guru Marcus Huyskens shows you how to use them! This series explores the significant difference between VCC 2.0 and the previous version, and how to make the most of the new plug-in version.

Videos

• Overview (03:36) - A detailed overview of the new GUI on VCC 2.

• Changes in VCC 2.0 (04:11) - A side by side comparison of VCC 1 vs VCC 2, exploring the differences between the two, and the features that have been added, or removed.

• Meter Calibration Options (02:12) - An in depth look at the new Meter Calibration options in VCC 2, along with an overview of how to adjust them.

• VCC 2 in Action (12:39) - An overview of using VCC 2 in a mix, using the different consoles, and grouping options for drums, guitars, and bass.

• Storing a user Default in Pro Tools (05:32) - A quick tip for Pro Tools users, to get your mix up and running with VCC 2, in a pinch. (workflow is also applicable to other DAWs that support user presets).

• Noise Reduction (01:26) - An overview of the noise reduction button, its purpose, and general suggestions.

• Group Bypass (02:54) - Explore the group bypass button, and how to use it properly, for A/B comparisons when auditioning VCC 2 setting on your tracks.

• Gain Staging (06:52) - A detailed overview of the importance of setting optimum gain staging, to get the most out of VCC 2, and different workflows for doing so.

• Creative Uses (05:21) - An overview of using VCC 2 on a Bass track, in parallel, for the purpose of adding some saturation and distortion to the original.