Slate Digital’s Virtual Mix Rack (VMR) meticulously models legendary analogue hardware to deliver punch, warmth and richness to any track or session.
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- FG-N vintage British EQ
- FG-S EQ workhose mixing console EQ
- FG-401 modern VCA compressor
- FG-116 American FET compressor
- Trim control with phase reverse switch
- Monster all-button British-mode compressor
- Revival plug for making everything just that little bit better
VMR is a collection of seven tools for adding exceptional analogue modelling to digital mixes.
In the spectrum shaping camp are Slate’s FG-N and FG-S, which recreate classic EQs for exquisite filtering and tonality. FG-N is based on a vintage British design, while FG-S models a versatile mixing console EQ brilliantly suited to almost any material.
Meanwhile on compression duties, Slate’s FG-401 plug is based on a hugely popular modern VCA compressor which utilises two distinct circuit paths, while the FG-116 in contrast offers a more classic effect in-line with traditional American FET compressors.
The final ingredients to the VMR masterpiece include Trimmer, a simple gain management and phase reverse control which can be precisely monitored at its output; Monster, a compressor that emulates the extreme 76-style all-button “British Mode”; and finally Revival, Slate’s black magic tool which fixes top and bottom end for an inarguably “better” sound.
Fans of Slate’s original V1 VMR pack will notice several welcome improvements to the new interface, including slicker browsing with thumbnail and list modes, a quick-find function using the built-in search box and faster loading times for improved workflow.
Auditioning endless permutations of plugs and settings can often cause producers to lose their bearings. With Dream Strips, VMR allows users to quickly switch up to eight complete channel strip configurations in and out on the fly.