Ok,
So based on my purchases of various VST instruments that run on Halion…it seems that most sound designers don’t utilize the audio insert DSP possibilities very much.
I THINK were missing a LOT here. So here is my list of the DSP in Halion that ROCKS!
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Tube Compressor: SUPER NICE. Put it on your sound and it will get like 15% better just because.
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Multi-Band Compressor: Crank up the high end with this compressor. Good for adding “sparkle”.
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DJ EQ- I used to think this was useless. Now I use it every time! Think of it as a 3 way filter. It does not sound at all like a true “eq” to my ears. Great for cleaning up the low end. The mid band is not that useful but can be at times.
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H3 Enhancer: Sounds like the Multi-Band Compressor with some additional DSP thrown in. Not bad for layer differentiation.
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H3 Parametric EQ: Great for getting rid of the shrieking 8K! PLUS more cut/boost than available in the other 2 main EQ’s.
Ok…so that sums it all up! Hope this was helpful! I think a possible path forward is to utilize the WHOLE SYNTH when making sounds. It definitely saves me time mixing!
Amadeus e.d.p.