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Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor

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D. Wilson

November 17, 2014

SHMC Sounds BIG

This thing has just parked on my two buss and will be staying for quite a while I feel : )

A. Cenerini

November 8, 2014

A shade on the real thing… but still killer.

A friend has the real deal, and I use a Shadow Hills QUAD GAMA on every recording I do, so I am familiar with the manufacturer's products. The plugin lacks much of the character that makes the hardware unit so killer, but is so friendly on DSP resources that I find myself using it a ton regardless… just not in the same way I would use the hardware unit.

M. Harms

November 6, 2014

Two Compressors in One?!?

Even at high ratios this is one compressor (Mastering or Not) that doesn't Dull or Round off your Transient tips. All compression on or offline does this to your music but companies like Shadowhills and others noticed this is something the future can do without. So a huge Shout to them & Universal Audio for a spot on emulation. The ability to master in different metals is genus in itself. How they made that happen over at Universal Audio is more proof when I spend my money, I get what I paid for 1000%!

B. Busch

November 5, 2014

Good, not great.

The SHMC didn't blow me away for its intended 2-buss / mastering use. IMHO, this is the least impressive model of the real thing in the UA catalog.

HOWEVER, I did buy it, and after using it a while now on other things, this plug is pretty good in its own right, and I'm finding it more useful to shape and color individual busses and tracks than to use across a whole mix or for mastering. Its a unique compressor, and the Trans options are great for giving different subtle textures to individual tracks.

- 1 star for not being the best emulation. - 1 star for no dig only features like control link or ability to switch the signal path order of the compressors. (I often like fast before slow) And where's Brainworx's signature MS feature??

T. Spratt

November 4, 2014

Amazing

I love the Steel transformer setting. Just putting on the master bus adds something to the mix that you just can't get from any other plugin.

A. Booth

November 3, 2014

great character

This plug in is excellent and very difficult to make it sound bad from what I have heard so far. Only used it on my master so far and I'm very happy with it, it adds a nice "character" to the mix and really smooths everything out and tames the top end. I've tried from minimal amounts of compression to large amounts and so far it hasn't sounded bad when used in extreme ways. Really impressed.

G. Hall

October 31, 2014

TheMost Beloved plug

You have to hear it at work to truly appreciate this remarkable recreation of a must have box.
this is not a fashionable Plugin, it's no fly by night gimmick in a nice skin....this plugin is a timeless workhorse that gives back far more than it's asking price commands. I'm grateful to own this. ThanksUA.

T. Bockowski

October 30, 2014

shadow hills t bockowski

so if you recording drums and mixing drums you must have shadow hills , if you recording and mixing any instruments you must have shadow hills !!!! is amanzig like shadow hills working with drums .
if you want buy hardware you have pay 8500 usd !!! you can have the same at studio for only 299 usd !!!!

M. Readom

October 27, 2014

Great Compressor

I love this compressor. The detail part of the compressor is truly magical

C. Harris

October 23, 2014

Must pay attention to audio image

This compressor can control the audio image in an exciting way. Especially if you pay attention to to the how the threshold and gain controls are opening or closing up the image. Usually use this before or after the SSL or 33609 Compressor. Does nice things for my drums in a mix when I dial in the attack and release. Maybe a steep learning curve maybe not but worth it IMHO.

D. Manuputtij

October 22, 2014

Wow! Unbelievable dynamics and a great sound!

This week I had to master a track old-skool-style very loud, but I never got this loud before without the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor without loosing any of the energy of the track. It was just too easy to get this sound that it left me wondering where the snags are. But the artist loved it and the record company thought it was great. So.... I will be seing a lot of this compressor!

A. Kotelnikov

October 21, 2014

Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Lovely!

It is truly amazing the compressor, which is unparalleled. Very good for house music, if you want to squeeze a lot of drive. Lovely this one!

C. Soulos

October 14, 2014

Me? Love it.

I know a mastering guy that uses UAD that bought it.
I heard him use it.
I bought it.
Now I use it.
Loving the glue and unity it gives to final mixes.

Reading other reviews that say it's good on individual instruments.
Can't wait to try.

Cheers

ps I'm a massive Brainworx fan and just found out they coded this... lovely work.

R. Richards

October 13, 2014

Great sounding compressor

Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor really gave my mixes some real attitude. I use this across my mix bus when printing a mix. I can hear the great difference with the nickel transformer on roots reggae track . A must have for me

S. Mcnulty

October 9, 2014

I love this thing.

I have been mixing analog for the past 10 years.
I recently was forced to go back into the box.
It is plugins like this one that makes it ok!

I put this on the 2bus for everything.
It's also my first choice for vocal tracking (with just the opto engaged).

W. Schlender

October 5, 2014

Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Plug-In

A little complex but the results a amazing. You get wat you pay!. It can be sutil but yet noticeable. Take your time and you will get great professional results. Walter (Argentina).

U. Kim

September 26, 2014

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Today I'm climbing on Shadow Hills!!! :) Respect for UAD TEAM and Peter Reardon!!!

N. Mansum

September 12, 2014

Shadow Hills...awesome

A fantastic plugin, essential for mastering your track, lifting it up to professional levels!
The nickel, steel, and iron transformer options each give your mix a unique character.

A must have for sound engineers!

Thank you UA! :-)

E. Ramazanoiglu

September 3, 2014

The Missing Link

This is what I've been after for SO LONG - something to musically catch and sweeten my mix buss by just a hair!! Imparts a silky thickness and musical grab that I am delighted with. In use on most mixes now!!!

D. Kalligas

September 2, 2014

Pretty great

This compressor is a beast. You will totally love it. I do. It's great on just about everything i use it on. I totally recommend it.

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