Product Detail
Get crystal - clear mixes and masters with the sweet tube sound of the Manley Massive Passive. This legendary two - channel, 4 - band passive tube EQ is renowned for adding delightful clarity and unique character to your audio projects. Included are two versions: UAD Native, which runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware (compatible with AAX, AU, VST3), and Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2, which offers accelerated performance on Apollo interfaces and UAD - 2 hardware (AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3). The Manley Massive Passive tube EQ combines the best design features of console, parametric, graphic, and Pultec EQs. It creates smooth curves with amazing clarity and headroom. The plug - in accurately emulates the hardware, giving you a natural and organic sound. You'll get a Standard version with continuous bandwidth adjustment and a Mastering version with 16 easy - to - recall selections. Whether you're working on individual instruments or full mixes, it can add presence and a touch of sizzle to drums and vocals without harshness, or give weight to the whole mix with a clear, punchy bottom end. Key features include expertly shaping tracks and masters, adding punch, air, and clarity without harshness, providing weight to the mix without mud, using complex band interaction and tube amp distortion for musical textures, and being compatible with any audio interface with both included versions.
Using the Universal Audio Manley Massive Passive is a breeze. First, decide which version to use - if you don't have UA hardware, go for the UAD Native version. If you have Apollo interfaces or UAD - 2 hardware, the Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 version will give you faster performance. Once you've chosen the version, install it on your Mac or PC. When working on your audio project, you can use it on individual instruments or on the whole mix. For drums and vocals, use it to add a bit of presence and sizzle. Just adjust the settings carefully so you don't make the sound harsh. If you want to add weight to the entire mix, focus on getting a clear and punchy bottom end. When using the Standard version, you can continuously adjust the bandwidth. The Mastering version has 16 steps that are easy to remember, so you can quickly recall settings. As for maintenance, make sure your computer is in good condition. Keep it free from dust and update your operating system regularly. Also, keep the plug - in updated to ensure the best performance and compatibility with your audio software.
