How to Mix Like a Pro with Slate Digital VCC on Mac
If you are looking for a way to add some analog warmth and vibe to your digital mixes, you might want to check out Slate Digital VCC, or Virtual Console Collection. This plugin bundle lets you emulate the sound of six legendary mixing consoles, from vintage British desks to modern American ones. You can use it on individual tracks or on your master bus, and it will make your mixes sound more cohesive, balanced, and musical.
In this article, we will show you how to use Slate Digital VCC on Mac, and give you some tips and tricks to get the most out of it. Let's get started!
Step 1: Install Slate Digital VCC
To use Slate Digital VCC on Mac, you need to have a Slate Digital account and an iLok account. You can create both for free on their respective websites. Once you have them, you can download the installer for Slate Digital VCC from the Slate Digital website. Run the installer and follow the instructions to install the plugin bundle on your Mac. You will also need to activate the license on your iLok account using the iLok License Manager app.
How to Mix Like a Pro with Slate Digital VCC on Mac
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Step 2: Choose Your Console Emulation
Slate Digital VCC consists of two plugins: Virtual Channel and Virtual Mixbuss. Virtual Channel is applied on individual tracks in your DAW, and Virtual Mixbuss is applied on the master bus. Both plugins allow you to choose from one of six console emulations: Brit 4k E (SSL 4000 E), Brit 4k G (SSL 4000 G), Brit N (Neve 80 series), USA (API), RC-Tube (RCA tube console), and Trid A (Trident A-range).
Each console emulation has its own sonic character and color, so you can experiment with different combinations to find the one that suits your mix best. You can also switch between different consoles on the fly using the Group function, which lets you control multiple instances of Virtual Channel or Virtual Mixbuss from any module assigned to the same group.
Step 3: Adjust Your Settings
Once you have chosen your console emulation, you can tweak some settings to fine-tune the sound. Both Virtual Channel and Virtual Mixbuss have a Drive knob, which controls the amount of harmonic distortion and saturation added by the console emulation. You can use it to add some subtle warmth or some grit and edge to your tracks.
Virtual Channel also has a Noise knob, which controls the amount of analog noise added by the console emulation. You can use it to add some realism and depth to your tracks, or turn it off if you prefer a cleaner sound. Virtual Mixbuss also has a Crosstalk knob, which controls the amount of inter-channel bleed added by the console emulation. You can use it to add some glue and cohesion to your mix, or turn it off if you prefer more separation.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Analog Sound
That's it! You have successfully applied Slate Digital VCC on your Mac, and now you can enjoy the sound of a real analog mixing console in your digital mixes. You will notice that your mixes will sound more lively, dynamic, and musical, and that they will require less EQ and compression to achieve balance and clarity.
Slate Digital VCC is a powerful tool that can transform your mixes with just a few clicks. It is compatible with most DAWs and supports AAX, VST, and AU formats. You can get it as part of the Slate Digital All Access Pass, which gives you unlimited access to over $7,000 worth of award-winning plugins, pro mixing tools, a powerful synth, boutique sample packs, pro presets, and more.
If you want to learn more about Slate Digital VCC and how to use it in different genres and scenarios, you can check out the tutorials on the Slate Digital website or on Slate Academy, their online production school taught by legendary pros. 04f6b60f66