As I acclimate to the new Console 1 MkIII, I am thinking about the overlap between its expanded strip layers and Luna extensions.
I am all in with Luna and UAD/UADx plugins, but the workflow and enjoyment improvements with the new Console 1 are making me think of reducing extension/plugin use within Luna and utilizing the tactile workflow of Console 1.
Specifically, I would transition from Luna to Console 1 the following:
1. Tape - removing Luna Tape extensions and just using the new Tape Preamp stage on Console 1.
2. Luna Console - had API Console extension across my Luna template but again thinking of using all the Console Strips on offer with Console 1 - I really like the new core Mixing suite.
3. Drive/Saturation - there is not Luna extension but instead of UAD plugin with saturation/drive capabilities using the extensive options for drive/character with new Console 1 strip stage.
4. Eq/Compressor/Gate - in this case, I can leverage the dual stages for each, and I can use UAD plugins for these as well. So no real tradeoff - just the benefit of tactile and one knob per function control on Console 1.
5. Tracking - I would continue with UAD Unison and recording inserts and two aux's but with the huge benefit of Apollo Central. This is probably my favorite feature as it displays all of the parameters on a single page (except for some of the larger plugins) which is great with guitar in hand and voice on mic for tactile control.
6. Summing - I think I will keep the Luna summing plugins on sends and buses as there is no equivalent in Console 1 that I understand.
I REALLY like the whole analog nature of Luna with tape and console etc. and have invested fully into it so its with a bit of remorse I am moving that to Console 1 but the tactile workflow and enjoyment of one knob per function and not opening and closing plugins is pulling me to Softube's version of tape and console.
Or do some use a minimal level of Luna tape, console, summing etc - basically set and forget and then mix with Console 1 mixing suites on top of it?
Realize there is the subjective nature of which sounds better/more authentic, etc., but any thoughts on plus/minus here?
I am all in with Luna and UAD/UADx plugins, but the workflow and enjoyment improvements with the new Console 1 are making me think of reducing extension/plugin use within Luna and utilizing the tactile workflow of Console 1.
Specifically, I would transition from Luna to Console 1 the following:
1. Tape - removing Luna Tape extensions and just using the new Tape Preamp stage on Console 1.
2. Luna Console - had API Console extension across my Luna template but again thinking of using all the Console Strips on offer with Console 1 - I really like the new core Mixing suite.
3. Drive/Saturation - there is not Luna extension but instead of UAD plugin with saturation/drive capabilities using the extensive options for drive/character with new Console 1 strip stage.
4. Eq/Compressor/Gate - in this case, I can leverage the dual stages for each, and I can use UAD plugins for these as well. So no real tradeoff - just the benefit of tactile and one knob per function control on Console 1.
5. Tracking - I would continue with UAD Unison and recording inserts and two aux's but with the huge benefit of Apollo Central. This is probably my favorite feature as it displays all of the parameters on a single page (except for some of the larger plugins) which is great with guitar in hand and voice on mic for tactile control.
6. Summing - I think I will keep the Luna summing plugins on sends and buses as there is no equivalent in Console 1 that I understand.
I REALLY like the whole analog nature of Luna with tape and console etc. and have invested fully into it so its with a bit of remorse I am moving that to Console 1 but the tactile workflow and enjoyment of one knob per function and not opening and closing plugins is pulling me to Softube's version of tape and console.
Or do some use a minimal level of Luna tape, console, summing etc - basically set and forget and then mix with Console 1 mixing suites on top of it?
Realize there is the subjective nature of which sounds better/more authentic, etc., but any thoughts on plus/minus here?