Pushing the gain into the red gives you pleasant sonic characteristics, like a real analog console. So, when youвЂ™re using SSL emulations, overdrive the input on the plugin till it hits the red lights. When you push these plugins hard they react like a real console, and they add some awesome analog characteristics and warmth. These are so good to a point where if you do a blind test, even experts who work with SSL boards day in and day out canвЂ™t tell the difference. SSL plugins offer a smooth console workflow and rich analog sound. This is why most people are still using the SSL console because it has a distinct sound and character.ДЇortunately, great companies such as Waves, UAD, and many others have created great sounding emulations. Most would complain that the sound of their vocals in the DAW doesnвЂ™t sound the same when compared to their previous work. Great plugin to have in your vocal chains.ДЇor some engineers, it was really hard for them to move ITB (in the box) and quit using their analog SSL consoles. You can also use the Attenuation knobs together with the boosts to reduce boominess in the low-end or harshness in the higher frequencies. To add sheen, air, and presence I usually boost above 12kHz with a wide bandwidth. If a vocal is sounding too thin then IвЂ™ll create a boost in the low-end to add warmth and some weight. Honestly, I donвЂ™t use the MEQ-5 (midrange EQ) on vocals. So, make time to study how the bandwidth parameter works. Understanding how the bandwidth works will give you some really great sounding curves. However, with the Plutec EQs, that doesnвЂ™t seem to be a problem because the boosts sound really crisp and add a little bit of magic.

With other EQ plugins, you may find that boosting the high frequencies is making the vocal sound harsh or too sibilant.

The Pultec EQs are great for adding warmth and shine to a vocal performance.

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