Universal audios 20% promo deal is coming to an end and I just realised thar my 25$ coupon might come to use as I have some money to spend. The only problem is I cant decide what to buy.

Ive been looking at three bundles:

Roland Classic Series FX Bundle $319.20

Precision Mastering Bundle $400.00

Neve Classic Console Bundle $479.20

I really fancy the sound of Dimension D and Space Echo. But the Neve compressor and EQ also sounds nice, especially on kick and snares. And then again some Mastering plugs could really come in handy. Also heard something about a new Helios EQ that are supposed to be good.

I already own LA2A, Cambridge EQ and Plate 140.

So what plugs am I gonna buy? Or am I better of spending my money on something else?

I read that the Precision Limiter is very good. And personally I really like using limiters alot.

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Kuroi
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promo track: Mirco de Govia - Voller Sterne (Kuroi Remix)

Got so eager I couldn´t wait so I bought me the Mastering Bundle. And I absolutely love it!! Not so skilled in multiband compression yet, but just adding the Prec. EQ and Prec. Limiter on some of my tracks certainly made them stand out more.

Only downside is im very busy at finishing my education atm so I havent got much time playing with them. Counting the days for my summer holiday

Also tried the demo of the new HELIOS EQ and I must say I got impressed. It has received many favourable reviews at the UAD user forum. Many now prefers it in front of the Neve 1073 and 1081. Think I might add that one plus Roland Dimension D to my arsenal when I reveice my next pay check.

I just purchased the new Helios EQ yesterday and very impressed by it. Only tried it on a few tracks but it sounds great.

wuts the best uad card to get in terms of value.

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All the UAD cards are the same. The only difference in the bundles are the number of included plugins. Any plugins not included when you buy the card can be purchased one at a time from the Universal Audio website.

Some advice when purchasing a new UAD card:

PCI Express Version (more future proof)
vs
PCI Version (If u havent got free PCI express slots)

Comment: there is no problem mixing PCI and PCI express if u want to upgrade to more cards later on.

For PCI Express Version I would recommend the "Expert pack"
(includes 750$ vouchers to buy extra plugins)

For PCI Version I would recommend the "Flexi Pack"
(includes 500$ vouchers to buy extra plugins)

Why do I need vouchers, isnt it enough with the plugins included in the project pack? - Well the included plugins are great but some optional plugins are fantastic!

Favourite optional plugins:
LA2A - Perfect for vocals
Cambridge - Allround flexible EQ
Plate 140 - Wonderful plate reverb very nice on percussion
Helion 69 - A very musical EQ - a forgiving EQ
Mastering Bundle - Limititer, EQ and Multiband Comp. for making the tracks stand out
Neve Bundle - very nice set of EQs and comp. but u need atleast 2-4 Uad cards to run some of these.
Roland Dimension D - Really nice chorus fx