In this video, we compare the slate vms virtual microphone system with the sony c800g, one of the microphones that slate digital claims theirs can emulate nearly perfectly. Vmsone to ensure that the ml1 avoids any colour when recorded to the workstation, we created the vmsone preamp. The vms is a hybrid system that utilizes an extremely transparent. Using stateoftheart amplifiers, this super linear and clean circuit preamp is the final step in ensuring that the purest signal is created, giving the vms plugin module the opportunity to add the perfect reproduction of. The slate digital vms virtual microphone system uses slate digitals groundbreaking modeling technology to recreate the exact characteristics of the industrys most sought classic tube microphones, as well as two of the industrys most classic microphone preamps.
The slate digital vms virtual microphone system includes an extremely transparent microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and slate s amazing vms microphonepreamp modeling software and it puts a worldclass virtual mic locker in your recording rig at an amazing price. Slate digital vmr virtual mixing rack electronic delivery. The virtual microphone system software consists of the classic tubes. Welcome to the microphone locker of your dreams slate. Setting up your virtual microphone system slate digital. Slate pro audio slate digital if it has its own thing going on, so far no one has been able to identify it on the files that have been posted. The slate digital vms ml1 modeling microphone recreates the exact tone of 8 of the most. Luckily, slate digital has come up with a hardware and software. If you update your vmr to install slate digitals new vtc, you will no longer have the vms module. Getting hold of multiple highend classic microphones is a daunting task. Below, you will find links to manuals for slate digital and eiosis. Slate digital was cofounded in 2008 by steven slate and fabrice gabriel, with a mission to create the greatest digital audio tools for professional producers, mixers, and. The slate digital ml2 is a phantompowered ultra flat, widebandwidth, smalldiaphragm condenser mic designed to provide a blank canvas response and comes with slate digitals classic instrument module software the slate digital ml2 is a smalldiaphragm condenser microphone thats capable of recreating the tone of an entire mic locker of instrument mics.
When used with the ml1, it provides the ultimate reference signal for the slate digital mic and preamp modeling software. What you get with the vms is a highquality, large capsule condenser mic, a dedicated ultra linear mic pre and a plugin which contains the modelled mics. Vsi are the custodians of the openvms operating system and many of its layered products. System includes an extremely transparent and totally flat slate digital vms ml1 cardioid condenser. Here is what vsi professional services can do for your company. May 15, 2018 the vmr installer, provided by slate digital, available through the installers page on both the gobbler app and the gobbler marketplace website, does not include the vms module. Slate digital ml2 modeling microphone professional audio. The slate digital ml2 is a smalldiaphragm condenser microphone thats capable of recreating the tone of an entire mic locker of instrument mics.
Jul 21, 2016 in this video, we compare the slate vms virtual microphone system with the sony c800g, one of the microphones that slate digital claims theirs can emulate nearly perfectly. Slate digital vms ml2 modeling condenser microphone the ml2 microphone is the second model in slate digitals awardwinning virtual microphone system. For example, vbcs manual will be in applicationsslate digital. Antares, the makers of auto tune, brought a similar softwareonly. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system features. The slate digital vms ml1 modeling microphone recreates the exact tone of 8 of. Virtual microphone system user guide slate digital. Toolfarm is known for its distribution focus, highquality customer service and training. To use the vms software an ilok version 2 or 3 dongle is required. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system sweetwater. Slate digital vms studio economik proaudio recording.
Slate digital vms ml1 large diaphragm modeling microphone. The vms 1 system was built to deliver the flattest, widest signal possible to the adc. Slate digital vms classic tubes 3 expansion pack toolfarm. It was designed in tandem with the vms one preamp to provide an exceedingly flat output for the vms microphone and preamp software modules to act upon. First test of the all new vms virtual microphone system by steven slate digital. A hybrid microphone and preamp modeling system that gives you access to virtually any signal path tone you can imagine. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system ln91590 vms. After all, how do you compete with studios such as allen sides ocean way, where an engineer has. Slate digital and vintage king audio bring you the next generation of precision modeled hybrid microphone technology, the slate vms virtual microphone system. You are welcome to take the course at our headquarters in bolton, massachusetts usa guided tour included, time permitting, or join the live instructor in a webinar setting. Once my mic came in, i picked it up and took it to the studio to put it up against our real 25147 1073 no c800 again.
Vmsone to ensure that the ml1 avoids any color when recorded to the workstation, slate created the vmsone preamp. Combined with the slate digital tube microphone modeling software, it can sound. Its important to consider these factors when making comparisons. The vmr installer, provided by slate digital, available through the installers page on both the gobbler app and the gobbler marketplace website, does not include the vms module. We know the operating system and products because we license, develop, engineer, and distribute them. Get the best price and selection of slate digital pro audio at musicians friend. This small diaphragm microphone is capable of recreating the tone of an entire mic locker of your favorite. The ml1 microphone is the centerpiece of the virtual microphone system. Affording just one of these dream mics will remain a dream for many.
With the vms plugin at 100%, no eqs or compression, and the 1073, emulation and real, set to 40, i sang the same line into each mic. The slate digital vmsone is a super linear, ultra lownoise preamp designed specifically for the slate digital virtual microphone system by paul wolff of api and tonelux. Slate digital vms ml1 microphone studio economik pro. The slate digital ml2 is a phantompowered ultra flat, widebandwidth, smalldiaphragm condenser mic designed to provide a blank canvas response and comes with slate digitals classic instrument module software. When coupled with the slate ml1 microphone and vms software, the virtual microphone system gives you access to the sonics of those very mics we just talked.
Slate digital announces infinity eq 16 jan 2020 slate digital announces gate series and releases blackbird mics vms expansion pack 24 jan 2019 slate digital releases fga vintage american equalizer plugin 08 aug 2018 slate digital releases virtual tube collection for vmr 01 jun 2017 slate digital announces virtual recording studio 19 jan 2017 slate digital releases verbsuite classics. Connect your ml1 to the input of the vms one with a xlr cable. Slate digital virtual microphone system sound on sound. In the vmr system architecture, the rack and the modules are independent. This is key to the operating principle and necessary for the software to function. Slate digital vms one preamp for vms ln91589 scan uk. Vms one to ensure that the ml1 avoids any color when recorded to the workstation, slate created the vms one preamp.
Using stateoftheart amplifiers, this super linear and clean circuit preamp is the final step in ensuring that the purest signal is created, giving the vms plugin module the opportunity to add the perfect reproduction of classic. Vms virtual microphone system by steven slate digital test. Testing out the difference emulations that come included with. As slate describes it, from german classics to custom hybrid tuberibbon mics, these mics will help give your recordings a classic tone and feel. Using stateoftheart amplifiers, this super linear and clean circuit preamp is the final step in ensuring that the purest signal is created. The most sonicallyauthentic analogmodeled plugins on the planet. Important if your interface has built in mic preamps or instrument inputs, be sure to read its manual to ensure you are using the interface input as a line level input and not as a mic preamp or instrument level input.
It was designed in tandem with the vmsone preamp to provide an exceedingly flat output for the vms microphone and preamp software modules to act upon. See details slate digital vms microphone modeling system w classic tubes 2 expansion pack. The vms is a hybrid system that utilizes an extremely transparent condenser. The ml1 into the vms1 will and should sound brighter and flatter than a ribbon into a tube mic pre. This small diaphragm microphone is capable of recreating the tone of an entire mic locker of instrument mics including dynamics like the 57 and 421, cardioid models of classic ribbons like the 121, other famous small diaphragm mics like the 451 and 222, and even large diaphragm mics. Official openvms training is now offered by vms software, inc.
I am replacing it with a u87ai and hardware chain with clones of 1073, 1176, 2a, plus some which to me are way way better sounding that plugins. Vms virtual microphone system by steven slate digital test 2. Connect the output of the vms one to a line level input of your interface using a trs or xlr cable. By default, you can locate the user manuals in the applications folder under the manufacturer name. As a growing company, our goal is to build an inspired and creative team. The virtual mix rack continues the slate digital tradition of providing the absolute most authentically modeled analog sound in a digital audio plugin. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The vms one preamp, designed by famed audio designer paul wolff, uses the most state of the art amplifiers to ensure the absolute most linear response. The vms ml2 microphone is the second model in slate digitals awardwinning virtual microphone system.
Vms software 15 vms software system overview the virtual mix rack system is a modular architecture that allows the use of processing units, the modules, within a rack platform, the virtual mix rack plugin. Slate digital is proud to present the virtual microphone system a hybrid system that utilizes an extremely transparent condenser microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and a plugin module that works in. Jun 08, 2016 first test of the all new vms virtual microphone system by steven slate digital. As vintage mics continue to age and become increasingly rare with even fewer spare parts, prices of these legendary pieces of gear are soaring. Slate digital was cofounded in 2008 by steven slate and fabrice gabriel, with a mission to create the greatest digital audio tools for professional producers, mixers, and engineers. See who you know at slate digital, leverage your professional network, and get hired. The slate digital vms virtual microphone system includes an extremely transparent microphone, a sonically neutral preamp, and slates amazing vms microphonepreamp modeling software and it puts a worldclass virtual mic locker in your recording rig at an amazing price.
Slate vms vs sony c800g, studio microphone comparison video. Product overview to ensure that the ml1 avoids any colour when recorded to the workstation, we created the vmsone preamp. Slate digital vmsoneunder the hood in order for the preamp modeling software to work properly, the hardware has to get out of the way for the software to work its magic. Everyone here at sweetwater is very excited about slate digital vms. Many slate digital pro audio are eligible for free shipping. Slate digital virtual microphone system for sale online ebay. For the next 90 days, every video, tip, trick, les.
The vmr includes four world class mix modules, including two classic equalizers and two versatile mix compressors, with more modules to be developed. Slate digital vms virtual microphone system musicians. The industrys most powerful and gamechanging synth. Slate digital ml2 modeling microphone professional. Slate digitals virtual microphone system is finally here. Get the guaranteed best price on condenser microphones like the slate digital vms virtual microphone system at musicians friend. As i have it right in front of me, the slate digital vms consists of a large. As modern recording musicians, perhaps we would have been better off not knowing what we know now about recording equipment. Exact characteristics of the best vintage tube microphone examples on the planet were painstakingly digitally modeled to within the smallest detail, enabling the user to have a virtual mic cabinet of the worlds best. Mar 16, 2017 slate digital have taken that idea and built a complete system which removes as many of those variables as possible. Slate digital virtual buss compressors virtual microphone system user guide.
Slate digital announces infinity eq kvr audio plugins. Open quick view dialog for slate digital vms ml1 large diaphragm modeling microphone incheckoutpromo. Exact characteristics of the best vintage tube microphone examples on the planet were painstakingly digitally modeled to within the smallest detail, enabling the user to have a virtual. Uniquely, classic tubes 3 supplements your vms mic arsenal with five new lush, vintage, and warm tube mics. Testing out the difference emulations that come included with the mic software. For example, vbcs manual will be in applications slate digital. Combined with the slate digital tube microphone modeling software, it can sound like some of the most classic microphones in recording history. The slate vms comes as a package of both hardware and software. Slate digital was cofounded in 2008 by steven slate and fabrice gabriel, with a mission to create the greatest digital audio tools for professional producers, mixers. Slate digital vms one preamp professional audio design, inc. Slate digitals virtual microphone system vms module.
The vms1 system was built to deliver the flattest, widest signal possible to the adc. Overall, if you want the 800g sound, i believe you can get it in vms and i think its been proven quite well via actual audio, and via actual users claiming so in their own comparisons. If you update your vmr to install slate digital s new vtc, you will no longer have the vms module. This large diaphragm mic has a shockmounted, gold sputtered, 6micron capsule and a state of the art fet circuit path that ensures the most linear, flat, and clean blank canvas response. Slate digital vms ml1 large diaphragm condenser microphone.