Channel Strip Plugins – Do You Even Need More Than One?
In this video, I break down and compare 2 of my favorite channel strip plugins:
UAD API Vision
Softube British Channel
These aren’t just throwback emulations, they’re mix workflow tools that can speed up your process and shape your sound fast. Whether you're mixing kick, bass, synths, vocals, or full busses, a great channel strip can replace a whole plugin chain.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
What makes a good channel strip
How API vs Neve differ sonically
When and why to choose each one
Best channel strips for electronic music
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📌 Full plugin list + timestamps in the description below.
0:00 Intro
1:22 The project
2:03 Why channel strip. API
2:40 Parameters
3:15 Template go to's ch strips
3:54 Lindell's API alike
4:48 ch strips similarities
6:30 Why again
8:42 The shoot out
9:28 Differences
9:43 Take 2
10:06 Kick shootout
10:39 Drive knob
12:05 Outro