Manley massive passive stereo tube eq recording equipment. The manley massive passive is a twochannel, fourband equalizer with additional highpass and lowpass filters. The massive passive is intended both for the most radical eq sometimes needed for tracking as well. On a compressor lets you hear more of the crack of the stick on the snare drum etc. The hardware version of the manley labs massive passive is an. Each band can be set for bellshelf and boostcut for flexibility not had in other eqs. Having used them before ive also been lucky enough to have visited the manley labs factory, i can honestly say that the massive passive is a work of art, in both functionality and sound. This eq borrows circuitry from the classic massive passive design, but can the mini really be massive. At the time of the digital where the plugins its king, i remain an integrist analog because for the moment no digital equalizer can reproduce its wonderful massive manley, i know the version uad of the massive and it is not comparable or the plugin would be comparable to a trailer for a movie and the movie would be the analog version. Manley massive passive 4band tube equalizer mastering. Universal audios latest plugin, based on manley labs classic massive passive eq, is being hailed as the best emulation yet of a hardware unit. In present days, no mastering studio can pass a massive passive.
Some of the best eq plugins are modelled not after standalone outboard units, but the eq sections of classic mixing consoles. Officially licensed and endorsed by manley labs, the manley massive passive eq plugin expertly captures the behavior of the original hardware, from the unusual filter curves, to the multiple band interdependencies, right down to the tube amplifier distortion, and all. The filter interdependency is a big part of the unique sound of the massive passive, which makes it even more important to trust your ears rather than looking at the settings, when using it. Passive refers to the tone shaping part of this clever new eq design not using any active circuitry. Universal audio uad2 massive passive sound on sound. Ua releases manley massive passive plugin for uad2 platform. Kundenrezensionen des manley massive passive eq uad audio. Passive refers to the tone shaping part of this design not using any active circuitry. Only metal film resistors, film capacitors and handwound inductors sculpt the soundkinda like a pultec eq on hypersteroids. Officially licensed and endorsed by manley labs, the manley massive passive eq plugin expertly captures the behavior of the original hardware, from the unusual filter curves, to the multiple band interdependencies, right down to the tube amplifier distortion, and allimportant transformerinductor hysteresis. Manleys tube stages handle huge hf boosts without sibilance and unbelievable fatness without mud. The gain lost through the passive equalization network is made up with a high voltage tube.
Manley massive passive eq uad audio plugins universal. And, in fact, someone has already tried to write code to mimic the massive passives implementation of the socalled pultec curve in software. The massive passive uses simple passive components and exploits their natural qualities rather than forcing a complex circuit to meet an arbitrary clinical or scientific goal. Manley labs massive passive stereo tube eq mastering version. Manley came up with a clever way to pull it off without breaking your bank account.
Universal audios manley massive passive eq plugin now. Perhaps, but would photographs of the variable mu limiter compressor or voxbox have created their successes alone. The massive passive is probably the most commonly encountered equaliser in mastering studios and there is a reason. Manley labs mastering massive passive eq equalizer reverb. Inspired by carl cox, adam beyer, matador, sasha carassi, carl cox, pleasurekraft, maceo plex, etc. Guitar preamps ronald passion x, ss500, m900 and fv70 are three freeware guitar preamp vst effect plugins for windows. Ronald passion has created freeware effect plugins for windows pc. Universal audios programming team have recreated both the standard above and the mastering versions of the massive passive hardware. Buy manley mastering version massive passive stereo eq. As you can expect from manley, no corners were cut with the design of the massive passive mastering version, and theres no unnecessarily complicated circuit massive passive mastering version features basic passive components and uses only metal film resistors, film capacitors, and handwound inductors to sculpt the sound. Perhaps, but would photographs of our variable mu limiter compressor or voxbox have created their. Manley labs massive passive is a wellappointed two channel tube equalizer with four bands and two outside filters.
Here is an interesting video comparing the recording studio hardware version of the manley massive passive with the uad manley massive passive stereo eq. Manley massive passive mastering version sweetwater. In particular, the term british eq became something of a selling point over the years since the 1950s, and essentially refers to the quality and sound of the equaliser sections found in many classic britishmade mixing consoles by the likes of neve, amek, and. From what i hear the masiv is a completely diff beast. I was gonna add some api but then the plug came out in the past i had a manley pultec and i was completely underwhelmed.
Working with manley labs, universal audios massive passive eq plugins represent their most ambitious eq modeling project to date, bringing uad2 users both the standard and mastering versions of. Used manley massive passive stereo eq audio converter. Ztekno are happy to present you with warm read more. Manley labs massive passive mastering version stereo tube. Over the course of nearly 30 years, manley labs have built a sterling reputation with their handmade tube audio gear. Manley labs massive passive eq by universal audio eq vst. Universal audio manley voxbox channel strip plugin for uad2. For greater savings check out our used manley massive passive stereo eq audio converter and get a great deal today. Manley labs massive passive tube equalizer owners manual. Manley massive passive mastering stereo tube eq equalisers. Also released is the ampeg b15n bass amplifier, offering the iconic bass amp sound of the 60s and 70s, exclusively for uad2 and apollo.
This adds subtle liveliness and lowend to the bus and makes the sound more alive. The massive passive is a two channel, four band equalizer, with additional high pass and low pass filters. Apr 15, 2010 this video demonstrates the manley massive passive eq powered plugin in detail, along with audio examples. Jun 14, 2010 manley labs does nothing by halves, and its massive passive aka massivo is an amazing piece of engineering that takes a pultecstyle passive eq as its starting point and runs with it. I want to know if the massive passive would be the addition im looking for. In addition to the manley massive passive eq, the emt 140 plate reverb and the precision enhancer hz plugins, v5. The passive in the manley massive passive refers specifically to the tone shaping elements of the equalizer, which use only resistors, inductors, and capacitors to create all frequency changes. Manley voxbox channel strip manley laboratories, inc. Utilizing waveforms revolutionary track loop format, this library can be quickly auditioned and then expanded back to original multi track content upon import allowing for. In an interview with sound on sound, mastering engineer jon astley shared how he used a mastering version of the massive passive eq when working on tori amos a piano. The massive passive uad plugin is one of the best ever made. Buy manley massive passive stereo tube eq mastering version with 1 year free extended warranty.
The manley massive passive eq is the eq youve been dreaming of. Having heard manley labs massive passive, i can answer with a. Manley massive passive mastering stereo tube eq this is the mastering version of the manley massive passive with innovative repeatable, mechanically detented knobs of manleys own design. The plugins are done in synthmaker and include some custom code. Range is clamped down for focus where mastering engineers live and breathe. Rich, natural sound of highend, tubepowered studio gear.
Manley massive passive stereo tube equalizer stereo equalizer pdf manual download. Manley complete bundle uad audio plugins universal audio. Manley massive passive stereo eq mastering version guitar. The twochannel, fourband manley massive passive eq utilizes design strengths. Musical character makes this the top choice for a wide range of production needs. The mastering version of the manley massive passive stereo eq provides precisely repeatable settings. The most elaborate of them is passive eq, which is obviously intended to replicate manleys celebrated massive passive equaliser. Tracktion corp and imagina productions joined forces to create a massive construction kit of drum loops that can be used for a wide range of musical genres. The manley massive passive eq plugin is available as part of the new uad software v5. Get the best price and selection of manley pro audio at musicians friend.
Colossal, timbretwisting passive equalization using metalfilm resistors, film capacitors, and handwound inductors to organically sculpt the tone from subtle to vivid. We are proud to introduce our new sample package dgtl techno. For me, the ultimate console eq has got to be using the manley on stereo pairs while tracking, the waves reneq plugin on individual tracks for group submixes, and the massive passive, again, as a quick detour back into analog for the final mix. Manley labs does nothing by halves, and its massive passive aka massivo is an amazing piece of engineering that takes a pultecstyle passive eq as its starting point and runs with it. Working with manley labs, universal audios massive passive eq plugins represent their most ambitious eq modeling project to date, bringing uad2 users both the standard and mastering versions of this worldrenowned hardware eq. Only metal film resistors, film capacitors and handwound inductors sculpt the sound kinda like a pultec eq on hypersteroids. These are intended for more creative sound sculpting than as utility filters. The hardware version of the manley labs massive passive is an absolute staple in mastering studios. So how would it fare when we pitted it against the real thing. The guitars are recorded with my 50 yearold neumann microphone and sometimes i wonder whatever happened to 50 years of microphone development. Manley knows that recording and mastering equalizers are used by artists for artistic goals and we.
Featuring the massive passive eq, variable mu limiter compressor, and voxbox channel strip plugins, the manley complete plugin bundle gives you three exacting emulations of these handmade boutique beasts. Luckily for me, the folks at universal audio chose the voxbox as their latest piece of modeled manley gear for the uad2 effects engine. Apr 07, 2014 this is a eq we use a lot in the mastering stage. The attention to detail is astonishing, the manuals informative and entertaining, and the sound quality undeniably superb. This video demonstrates the manley massive passive eq powered plugin in detail, along with audio examples.
To begin with, manley wanted to focus on features that many studios and engineers were asking for in a new eq design. Its frequency controls intentionally interact with one another, as do the gain and bandwidth controls, allowing for the massive passives natural and organic sound. The manley massive passive eq is now available for purchase as a uad2 powered plugin. Manley massive passive stereo tube eq calistro music. Manley have established a mighty reputation for their nocompromise outboard equipment. Clickswitch frequencies, and character over clinical. Avis client pour manley massive passive eq plugins audio. Native instruments premium tube series sound on sound. As engineers, we choose what we use not based entirely on features and functions there is a sound, a texture we reach for and the voxbox combo puts the manley sound together with your sound. Packed with more than 960 mb techno loops, this package can fully meet your quality needs and unique sound for your music. View and download manley massive passive stereo tube equalizer owners manual online. Tegeler audio manufaktur tegeler audio manufaktur has the mission of. Manley knows that recording and mastering equalizers are used by artists for artistic goals and we balanced this design with a little more art than science.
Passive refers to the toneshaping part of this clever eq design, which doesnt use any active circuitry. Working with manley labs, universal audios massive passive eq plugin represents. Use it with the uad api 2500 on the master bus for a quick mix or master that stands out. Manley massive passive eq powered plugin demo for uad2. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. Many manley pro audio are eligible for free shipping. Its frequency controls intentionally interact with one another, as do the gain and bandwidth controls, allowing for the massive passive s natural and organic sound. The all passive, metal only film resistorsm capacitors and handwound inductors produce a sound that has to be heard to be believed. Making its debut in 1998 and racking up awards and accolades soon after and eversince, the massive passive nicknamed massivo by some of its assemblers was designed to meet some very specific goals. The unique sound and the unique way of operation enabling filtering options which cant be.
The manley brand has been synonymous with nocompromise, outboard recording equipment since its beginnings in the late 80s in the old vacuum tube logic of america building. Jun 15, 2016 the filter interdependency is a big part of the unique sound of the massive passive, which makes it even more important to trust your ears rather than looking at the settings, when using it. Massive passive stereo eq manley laboratories, inc. Manley labs massive passive stereo eq mastering version. Passive eq captures the rich, natural sound and presence of highend, tubepowered studio gear. Imagina loops drum session track loop libraries tracktion. It also gives you mechanically detented knobs for both gain and bandwidth controls, so you can easily repeat your settings. Manley massive passive eq uad audio plugins universal audio. Buy manley labs massive passive stereo tube eq mastering version featuring stepped knobs ensure repeatability, passive inductorbased eq, 4 bands of parametric eq per channel, switchable shelf eq with bandwidth shape, handselected vacuum tubes, handwound output transformers, parallel symmetrical topology, auto warmup delay. Manley massive passive stereo tube eq mastering version with. Only metal film resistors, film capacitors and handwound inductors sculpt the sound, kinda like a pultec eq on hypersteroids. After a thousand reading, a thousand try and error, a thousand emotions, a. The result is a stereo 4band passive eq in a parallel configuration with high and lowpass filters, an allvalve gain makeup stage and transformerbalanced outputs. Ztekno dgtl techno midi, wav, massive, synthmaster.
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