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[Andrew Broughton]

I think the D:Live is very much like Yamaha CL, but the CL can add some character on it’s own when you dive into the premium rack. Haven’t found anyting similar on the D:Live yet.

You haven't tried the various preamp modelling functions? You can completely change the channel character using them.
https://youtu.be/1Ejh3jwbdnw?t=60

[Helge A Bentsen]

That's what *I* generally prefer!

I get that, I prefer the same thing for corporate stuff
But for mixing music, I just find it boring.
On a SD8 today, sounds very clean (and good), just wish the console had a bit more character in the eq so I could get some character into a couple of inputs.

[Helge A Bentsen]

You haven't tried the various preamp modelling functions? You can completely change the channel character using them.
https://youtu.be/1Ejh3jwbdnw?t=60

Thanks for the tip, I’ll have a look at them next time

[Scott Helmke]

On a SD8 today, sounds very clean (and good), just wish the console had a bit more character in the eq so I could get some character into a couple of inputs.

Typing with tongue in cheek here, but by "character" do you mean "distortion"?

Generally if something is "boring" then I've probably chosen the wrong mic.

[Andrew Broughton]

Typing with tongue in cheek here, but by "character" do you mean "distortion"?

Yes, in the most general sense of the word, meaning "a change from the original"... Still see distressors in outboard racks - a distortion/harmonic generator (I believe - never used one). Many people love Silk on preamps and transformer modelling, either via Neve products or plugins. It's a saturation and eq coloration effect that many like.

[Helge A Bentsen]

Typing with tongue in cheek here, but by "character" do you mean "distortion"?

Generally if something is "boring" then I've probably chosen the wrong mic.

I don’t think so, but I could be wrong
I generally don’t like distortion plugins or preamp emulations, but I do like a well designed preamp with it’s own character running within it’s non-distorting range.
As an example, I’ve never been a fan of running Midas consoles in the red so they distort, but I do like the character of their eq.

[Matthias McCready]

I don’t think so, but I could be wrong
I generally don’t like distortion plugins or preamp emulations, but I do like a well designed preamp with it’s own character running within it’s non-distorting range.
As an example, I’ve never been a fan of running Midas consoles in the red so they distort, but I do like the character of their eq.

That "character" is usually some sort non-linear property; ie harmonic distortion/compression of some sort. Certain types of distortion can be incredibly pleasing, and actually add detail and clarity in many instances. Think odd vs even harmonics etc.

Obviously some "preamps" or "vintage EQ's" or "ACME-Box-O-Colour" are more heavy handed while others are quite subtle.

As an audio example check out the Kazrog True Iron or Kush plugins (REDDI, Omega, Blyss). While these plugins are not oriented towards live sound, and while they do have some more extreme settings, they also can be utilized in some very subtle pleasing manners.

[Helge A Bentsen]

You haven't tried the various preamp modelling functions? You can completely change the channel character using them.
https://youtu.be/1Ejh3jwbdnw?t=60

Tested them today, not my cup of tea.
Either no audible difference or just distortion to my ears depending on what settings I dialed in.

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