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Project colossal - css template - EXPANSION OUT

Evans said:
A fully balanced and routed template is a monumental effort.

Having recently done this for the Berlin series, I can say that $150 is well worth it even if it only gets me 1/2 of the way toward something that fits my personal needs and tastes.

I've been thinking about doing this for the Cinematic Studio series myself, but I may pick this up as a starting point. Glad to hear there's a VEPro version.

Any idea how much RAM is used upon initial load, as well as under full load (I'm assuming it starts off purged)? I've not used this series enough to have a grasp on this aspect.
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Hi! The price is by far not definitive yet. I have to think about that some more. That topic is more difficult than i thought, haha.

All info about ram and needed specs is coming up next in a future video. Its purged by default when released. However, for my system its not needed at all and have plenty ram left.

Cheers!

R
 
Trash Panda said:
Genuine curiosity: Why is Fabfilter ProQ critical for this template?
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There are a couple spots where dynamic eq was needed. Besides regular eq cuts. And this plugin runs on pretty much every available mic position. There are other dynamic eq's out. But ive used fabfilter. Its not easy to swap around for a different one for over 100 tracks. But for example a reverb unit, ive used for the tail is very easy to swap for a different one.

Hope that helps!

R

Ps: great name!
 
This seems great, and it'll be interesting to see the end product. I'm curious however, if you've thought about offering a walkthrough of setting up the template, where you deliberate on process and the decision making you've undergone? If such a thing would be feasible I would be the kind that would much rather pay for that, as I'd see it as a tool for learning, not a "quick fix". It's always encouraging to see professionals soundshape in all kinds of creative ways, as it's the process, the mindset and choices made along the way that is the most stimulating to me.
 
fourier said:
This seems great, and it'll be interesting to see the end product. I'm curious however, if you've thought about offering a walkthrough of setting up the template, where you deliberate on process and the decision making you've undergone? If such a thing would be feasible I would be the kind that would much rather pay for that, as I'd see it as a tool for learning, not a "quick fix". It's always encouraging to see professionals soundshape in all kinds of creative ways, as it's the process, the mindset and choices made along the way that is the most stimulating to me.
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Great idea!

I think i do a brief walktrough publicly. And maybe as you suggest a more in depth one for when someone buys it later. Talking about the philosophy behind the choices. Thanks!

R
 
For someone that has almost every sample library going (pushing 16.5TB), and hundreds of effects plugins (including all FabFilter, all Waves, all UAD, etc, etc, etc), and a template of almost 14,500 tracks, I'm struggling to understand why this could be attractive? The only thing missing these days is a full time mixing engineer - but we contract that out anyway.
 
jpb007.uk said:
For someone that has almost every sample library going (pushing 16.5TB), and hundreds of effects plugins (including all FabFilter, all Waves, all UAD, etc, etc, etc), and a template of almost 14,500 tracks, I'm struggling to understand why this could be attractive? The only thing missing these days is a full time mixing engineer - but we contract that out anyway.
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Because not everyone is satisfied with their sound out of the box. As a mixing engineer i give you a well balanced starting point to go from. So what i'm giving you is time. Wich to me is very valuable. Time you can spend in other production parts or composition. Its not for everyone, i agree.
 
Hello everyone!

The first version of the “Project Colossal” template is in testing stage.

After I do the final tweaks, this version is ready for release.
I’m aiming for within the next two weeks.

Before that I am gonna upload a brief walkthrough of the template. Talk a little bit why I’ve created it. What you will need to run it. And about the plugins you can easily replace.

I also want to mention that if you purchase this template later, you’ll get acces to all available versions, future updates, Articulation Maps, and some exclusive video’s that go more in depth than the public YouTube video’s.


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Rico
 
Trash Panda said:
For those of us not on Cubase, is there an option to pay for just access to the videos?
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Not for the videos only unfortunately. You get those alongside with the template purchase only. Wich is cubase and vienna compatible. So it should run in other daws as well.
 
axb312 said:
Sounds good but colossally expensive.
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That depends on how you look at it. Its not just loaded patches and routed midi channels. Its days of EQ tweaking and reverb settings. Time you dont have to put into the template. and free updates too! It did sound good to you? What would it be worth to you then?
 
It may be interesting to consider a brief "before and after" audio clip, showing what this sounds like with no EQ, compression, tape, reverb, volume balancing, panning, etc. (retaining only CC1, CC11, and Velocity with default mics loaded), and then again with everything on.
 
Evans said:
It may be interesting to consider a brief "before and after" audio clip, showing what this sounds like with no EQ, compression, tape, reverb, volume balancing, panning, etc. (retaining only CC1, CC11, and Velocity with default mics loaded), and then again with everything on.
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Yes great idea. Gonna do that!
 
ricoderks said:
That depends on how you look at it. Its not just loaded patches and routed midi channels. Did it sound good to you? What would it be worth to you?
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Most templates I've seen are 30-40 bucks. There is one I've seen where they included a fully orchestrated and mixed piece to demonstrate it, with written scores. For anyone who doesn't have the premium plugins, they supply a version with only stock plugins used.

It's up to you how you want to price it, but I always got the impression that templates appealed to less-experienced composers who needed a hand getting things to work. But if you are going to market it as a premium product, I think it's strange that it's a half-DIY project, because almost no one will share the exact same plugin list as you, and so they'll have to swap things out themselves.
 
gst98 said:
Most templates I've seen are 30-40 bucks. There is one I've seen where they included a fully orchestrated and mixed piece to demonstrate it, with written scores. For anyone who doesn't have the premium plugins, they supply a version with only stock plugins used.

It's up to you how you want to price it, but I always got the impression that templates appealed to less-experienced composers who needed a hand getting things to work. But if you are going to market it as a premium product, I think it's strange that it's a half-DIY project, because almost no one will share the exact same plugin list as you, and so they'll have to swap things out themselves.
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Yes sure, those template are probably meant as a kickstart too. I dont say they are badly done, absolutely not. Probably really great too. But you have to understand this is a different philosophy, in my eyes. This is my personal template, with all plugins I chose that work best to fit MY needs. I didnt aim for a broad audience here. Thats the reason I dont gonna swap plugins. I do however gonna explain what settings i used for the 'premium' plugins, to call it like that. So people still interested in the template can follow along with their own plugins. The only 2 'mandatory' plugins are fabfilter pro q3 and precedence. I dont know if you ever eq-ed a template like this, but if you did then you understand the price tag. I really mean this without sounding sassy. And i can understand your reason too. The price point is to me a very difficult topic. And its not set in stones. Hope future videos will convince you about this.

Rico
 
ricoderks said:
Yes sure, those template are probably meant as a kickstart too. I dont say they are badly done, absolutely not. Probably really great too. But you have to understand this is a different philosophy, in my eyes. This is my personal template, with all plugins I chose that work best to fit MY needs. I didnt aim for a broad audience here. Thats the reason I dont gonna swap plugins. I do however gonna explain what settings i used for the 'premium' plugins, to call it like that. So people still interested in the template can follow along with their own plugins. The only 2 'mandatory' plugins are fabfilter pro q3 and precedence. I dont know if you ever eq-ed a template like this, but if you did then you understand the price tag. I really mean this without sounding sassy. And i can understand your reason too. The price point is to me a very difficult topic. And its not set in stones. Hope future videos will convince you about this.

Rico
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Yep, I've spent a long time eq'ing CSS and CSB to fit in with my template. Which is why I'm always curious to see how others are doing it and got excited seeing the trailer. But $150 is more than I would spend out of curiosity to compare how you've done things differently. If that's the case, sounds like project colossal is more like Jason Graves patreon template rather than the typical ones that are for sale. Templates are so personal so I'm not sure I understand why someone else would want my template, so I guess it isn't aimed at me which is fine. Best of luck with it.
 
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