Gullfoss Alternative

[Neomi Bensch]

HornetThirty-One [Auto-EQ mode]

resonance reduction: 2

general sound improvement: 1

options: 1

notes: very inexpensive alternative to the other stuff but the Auto-EQ feature is very limited

DSM-V2 [multiple curves]

resonance reduction: 1

general sound improvement: 2

options: 2

notes: works not that great for resonance reduction imho but I like it more on groups and busses, even though because of the static curve, you have to know what kind of sound you are going for

Zynaptiq Intensity [multiple curves]

resonance reduction: 1

general sound improvement: 2

options: 2

notes: mostly strong but smooth and flattening compression especially in the mids and highs if not extreme different settings, kinda hit or miss with stronger settings, even though you can use custom curves

TBProAudio DSEQ [multiple curves]

resonance reduction: 2

general sound improvement: 1

options: 3

notes: similar to but not as good and less sharp as soothe. Also had problems with lagging and visual feedback dropping out but might be related to the demo (soothe demo was working fine without lags)

Trackspacer [NOT USED AS INTENDED but instead sidechaining it to the same track to suppress resonances following a suggestion]

resonance reduction: 2

general sound improvement: 0

options: 1

notes: works at least a bit for soft resonance reduction, not perfect but sounds good with around 5-15%, especially when narrowing the frequencies affected

a lot of people are shouting about MSpectralDynamics being able to do this kind of thing. its very difficult to test that though because it needs very careful setting up before it can do much at all. it is SO flexible though, but it takes patience to learn to use it properly.

Also tested soothe gainst DSEQ some more and now I think that with the right settings, DSEQ is really good, but the default settings for soothe work much better on most stuff, at least for the material I produce.

i never really liked morph or MMorph personally, they both dissapointed me

i am a big fan of melda plugins. i love how much you can d owith them and how much control you have over the output.

i have never used them for anything like this though. melda has a mathematical approach, which in theory should be enough to do anything, but in practice makes them far less usable to most people.

i am not talking about their spectral vocal control though, just in general. i have no experience with either company when it comes to this kind of work. so i am not saying they compare, just sharing what i have seen people saying. FWIW most people say MSpectralDynamics does not compare to soothe (the current big name). not seen much comparison with the other options though, which is what makes your testing stand out to me

i have never used them for anything like this though. melda has a mathematical approach, which in theory should be enough to do anything, but in practice makes them far less usable to most people.

i am not talking about their spectral vocal control though, just in general. i have no experience with either company when it comes to this kind of work. so i am not saying they compare, just sharing what i have seen people saying. FWIW most people say MSpectralDynamics does not compare to soothe (the current big name). not seen much comparison with the other options though, which is what makes your testing stand out to me

to be honest it has been a while since i tested either of them so i cant remember much detail about my opinions on them, but i tested MMorph after seeing morph so i could compare them. but one of the things i saw morph being sold as was another alternative way of mixing two tracks (in a DJ scenario). although that was not my intended use when i tried it i thought it would be the best test to see what they are capable of because of the complexity of the signals.

as far as i remember that is what i was dissapointed with, so its possible i could find a lot of use from them for other purposes, i can just remember the sound of them not being as smooth as i was hoping.

maybe its time i tried them again. i often forget why i disliked a plugin then end up having to try it again hahaha. i would say about 5-10% of the time i have a different opinion of it when i try it a few years later.

but one of the things i saw morph being sold as was another alternative way of mixing two tracks (in a DJ scenario). although that was not my intended use when i tried it i thought it would be the best test to see what they are capable of because of the complexity of the signals.

as far as i remember that is what i was dissapointed with, so its possible i could find a lot of use from them for other purposes, i can just remember the sound of them not being as smooth as i was hoping.

yea i will definitely try them again. i will use them in practical ways too, rather that just stress-test them.

to be honest i really do not like the sound of narrow spectral bands and that is probably what put me off the most. i will give them a second chance though. im feeling positive

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NOTE: Our itinerary outlines activities and drive times. Everybody has different eating habits so stop for groceries and food as needed. Picnic areas are suggested when extraordinary, otherwise eat where and when you want. We rarely ate out and instead enjoyed yogurt and fruit for breakfast, prepared quick lunches and snacks throughout the day, and cooked a hot meal every evening at the campground.

Time for your first Icelandic hot springs experience! A half-an-hour drive from Gullfoss, the Secret Lagoon offers a low key alternative to famous The Blue Lagoon. Spend an hour or so soaking in the warm water. The nearby geysir will erupt every so often; an interesting interruption (pun intended!) to the relaxing atmosphere.

TIP: Familiarize yourself with public pool/hot springs rules before visiting. If you are not willing to follow hygiene rules, such as showering without a swimsuit in a communal area before entering the pool area, do not visit. It is rude and disrespectful to disobey these rules.

The 40 minute drive from the Secret Lagoon to Hjalparfoss is peppered with a few pullouts providing beautiful views of snow-capped peaks and volcanic rock fields. Hjalparfoss is a beautiful bifurcated waterfall and a perfect place to stop for a picnic lunch.

rnes Campground is approximately 50 minutes from Hifoss. The campground costs 1500 ISK per person including showers. This smaller municipal campground is adjacent to the community pool and offers electric sites for an additional fee.

There are two stalls in each of the gender-segregated restrooms and there is also a shower building. (But, you just showered thoroughly, in accordance with the rules, at the Secret Lagoon, right?!) There are also two camping sinks and a covered area with picnic tables for relaxing and eating.

Our beanie "GULLFOSS" is super soft and comfortable to wear. Perfect for when you take care of your horses and for everyday activities, even if the weather is a bit chilly or you are having a bad day in general ;) The Polylana material is an alternative to wool and acrylic and offers high functionality and less environmental impact. Gullfoss is a very beautiful waterfall in the Hvit River in southwest Iceland. The total height is 32 m. There are two waterfalls, the longest of which is 21 meters high Gullfoss takes its name from the golden hue that often shines in its glacial waters. Another assumption is that the name was inspired by the rainbow that is often seen when the sun hits the splashes of water that are whirled up by the waterfall.

All details at a glance:

- Warm and stylish - Very comfortable - Made of 60% Polylana and 40% acrylic - Folded style cap (can be worn long or folded, logo is in both directions) - One layer is specially knitted for better comfort - Soft and stretchy knitted - TR-Ring logo made of rubber on imitation suede - One-Size - Color: Lightgrey

Washing instructions: Only wash by hand do not use chlorine, bleach or dry-cleaning do not tumble dry do not iron

Starting with version 1.9.0, Gullfoss now comes in two flavors. The established version of Gullfoss for mixing and mastering in the studio is accompanied by Gullfoss LIVE, which is optimized for low-latency situations like tracking and live mixing. At a latency of less than 2 milliseconds, compared to the approximately 20 milliseconds for the regular version, Gullfoss LIVE delivers pristine sound quality and all the same features. The sound gains a little more character as the low-latency algorithm treats transients differently. This difference also makes Gullfoss LIVE an alternative for mixing and mastering music styles with very pronounced transients.

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