I do like the Slate as well but it's just too much of a headache to setup and the end result is extremely subtle compared to the CTC-1. It really does sound awesome! The other two settings are good as well but I make a style of EDM (hate that word but it seems to be the modern term people use) which is all electronic stuff but I can see how they would be good for recorded material, guitar, drums, etc. I always use the modern setting, really opens the track up and adds that extra bit of character and 3d-ness. I used to use the Slate a lot but I prefer the CTC-1 to be honest. I am very curious about the Fat Channel stuff but it is pretty pricey to buy the bundles outright. if you already own Gold like I do, there really is no point since anything else I would want is not in the program. I looked at the Waves Flex program and well. I hear great things about it and I am hoping it could help with my constant obsessing over getting new plugins knowing I am already spending money every month on plugins already. probably me 'overcooking' it but that seemed to be the only way I could actually tell any difference between using it or not.Д¬urious about people's thoughts on the Slate program in general as well if anyone would like to share. seemed to always just completely collapse my stereo field. I have Waves NLS and when the mood strikes I use that over Console Shaper because my limited playing-around with C.S. Has anyone compared their VCC to the Console Shaper and would like to share their thoughts? I know they function differently (plugin vs integrated into the mix engine) but the VCC seems to get a lot of praise. I'm kinda on the fence and waffling back and forth about doing the Slate Everything Bundle subscription for $15 a month.

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