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Description
Unleash the full potential of your mixes with the Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Pro. This cutting-edge plugin suite is a must-have for both novice and seasoned sound engineers looking to elevate their production game. At its core, FG-X is powered by Intelligent Transient Preservation (ITP) technology, a sophisticated algorithm that ensures your mix maintains its dynamic integrity and punch, even at higher levels. The suite includes two powerful modules: FG-Comp, which expertly retains the original impact of your mix, and FG-Level, an intelligent processor that seamlessly applies saturation or limiting tailored to your track's unique frequency profile.
Slate Digital FG-X offers unparalleled flexibility with its four limiter modes, giving you the option for transparent control or vibrant, loud processing. The user-friendly interface features an Easy view for quick adjustments and an Advanced view for those who want to dive deeper into detailed parameter control. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fast, reliable solution or a pro aiming for precise mastery, FG-X caters to all your needs.
Key Features:
- All-in-one mastering suite with FG-Comp and FG-Level modules
- Intelligent Transient Preservation (ITP) for dynamic integrity
- Four limiter modes for versatile processing
- Easy and Advanced views for all experience levels
- Gain knob for precise level adjustments
- Compatible with macOS and Windows; requires iLok account
Product specs
| Plugin Format | VST, AU, AAX |
| Operating Systems | Mac, Windows |
Videos
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Mastering Tutorial with FG-X Mastering Plugin from Slate Digital
Mastering Tutorial with FG-X Mastering Plugin from Slate Digital
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Slate Digital FG-X Mastering Plugin Review - TheRecordingRevolution.com
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Slate Digital FG-X in a Mastering Situation
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Slate Digital FG-X Mastering Leveling Section
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Reviews
PROS
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Makes masters louder without altering mix proportions
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Easiest way to master tracks
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Quick and easy mastering process
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Works well with additional saturation plugins
CONS
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CPU intensive in its current form
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Pro.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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Users find Fabfilter Pro-L preferable for overall sound quality, though FG-X is acknowledged for its transparency and unique transient treatment.
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Use cases and applications
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FG-X is used effectively on the Mid signal during mastering to enhance snare transients without affecting stereo imaging.
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User experience
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Some users find the FG-X interface counter-intuitive, affecting their ability to make adjustments easily.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 Reviews and 44 Ratings
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Very nice
Right now i don't master my mixes on my own, but when i did, it was one of the basic mastering setup plugins. I was not using the compressor section as i was using Slate FG-MU in HP Mid-Side mode for compression, but it was making the masters louder without messing up the mix proportions. I was using Unlimited limiter after FG-X to push it a little bit more.
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One of Kasakde's go-to plugins to put over the whole track, to ensure the track "pumps" and sounds big.
In a livestream on April 1, 2020, titled "Today's CoronaJam: A Hybrid Theory-style demo," Mike Shinoda uses the Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Pro plugin.
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In Travis Scott’s Look Mom I Can Fly documentary, Mike Dean can be seen using Slate Digital FG-X on the final mix and master of Stargazing prior to its submission.
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"Still rocking that @slatedigital fgx on every mix for years now."
In an interview with Sound on Sound, Lady Gaga's engineer revealed, "A lot of mixing the drums was just about level adjustment. On the drum bus I had the Plugin Alliance Black Box, the Slate Digital FG-X, and Oeksound's Spiff transient shaper. I also used the Ableton EQ8." This confirms that Lady Gaga uses the Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Pro.
At 17:30 in the video, he is demonstrating the FG-X plugin.
Tumay tweeted that he prefers using the Slate FG-X Mastering plugin instead of iZotope Ozone, another popular mastering suite.
Seeb used this plugin to master their track in their production of 'I Took a Pill In Ibiza' remix. The plugin is seen at 16:05.
On the ‘@MasterNoLimiting’ track itself I have the Slate Digital FG–X saturator, which adds some glue, the Ozone 5 for some compression and the Ozone 6 using its EQ to boost low end and a bit of top end.
In a video on the DerpcatMusic YouTube channel, Derpcat praises the Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Pro plugin for its impressive algorithms. He recommends it to others, noting that it requires a powerful computer due to its high CPU usage.
This Plugin can be seen at 1:40 in this YouTube video, explaining how Cat Dealers work on their projects.
yonoober: What's your favorite synth/VST to use?
7MD: I don't really have one favorite. Though I do really love the transient capabilities of the limiter in Slate Digital FG-X mastering plugin. But then again the Fab Filter Pro-L limiter is also amazing. I don't know. I use LFOTool a lot for my ducking too, assuming the song is 4 on the floor.
Can I pick automation? Automation is my favorite tool ever."
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