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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:39 pm
by MD69
I an looking to buy Masterverb pro OR A100 and I would like to know which is better (and working in XTC mode).

Best regards

Michel

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:34 pm
by hubird
A100 undoubtly wins, tho I don't have one, as I also don't have XTC, on mac :smile:

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:23 am
by astroman
I don't have the Masterverb Pro, but I assume that it's 'more detailed' than the standard version, not a radically different sound character.
In that context I'd say the respective strenghts of the 2 programs vary.

A100 is unbeatable if you want to add 'space' to a sound (just as the label 'ambient' implies) without sacrificing the original quality of the source.
There's almost no artificial colouring at all :smile:

The MV pro is probably faster to just apply a good classical reverb effect and the fx color is appreciated as a part of the sound design.

For what it does the A100 is a bargain...

cheers, Tom

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:49 am
by MD69
Hi,

I use P100 for vocal, masterver classic and masterb as Reverb fx, but I search a reverb for having all my tracks standing "naturally" in the mix.

Best regards

Michel

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:11 am
by astroman
I just made a (rough) cross check with P100/A100 for a '10m room'. The P is kind of dull (for this task) while the A really breathes space. They complement nicely - but that was to be expected anyway... :grin:

cheers, Tom

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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:30 am
by MD69
thanks Astro

I'll have a try with A100. Just hope it will not be too much for my PCI.

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:47 am
by astroman
on mine it is... a complete hog, but 2 Pulsar Ones can handle 5 masterverbs at best anyway.
For me it's quality justifies some restrictions, which are less apparent on generation two boards, but it will reveal any PCI flaws immediately. do not expect a ton of instances :wink:

cheers, Tom

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:26 am
by Nebukadneser
How about the Sonic Timeworks 4080L reverb? Does anybody use it? It is much more expensive than the A-100 / MasterVerb, but probably a high class product.

Just being curious ...

Neb

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:55 am
by Shayne White
No, I don't think at this point the 4080L is that good. It's buggy, too. I think you're better off with the newer reverbs (which I want to buy myself one day).