

You get two really good different comps and two really good eqs. I hear someting distinct going on with VMR. But there is a really interesting and I think somewhat unique thing going on wit the rack processing in VMR. I also think that slate kind of defaults to rock-style production, and I have to swim slightly upstream using it on folk or jazz or less drivey stuff. At the same time, I find virtual rack kind of irritating. They manage to impart a quality of depth that I don't hear as much with other plugins. Each module alone is good, but they really shine when used as intended, in combination in the virtual rack. I like VMR and bought it quickly after demoing. There track record at emulating analog gear is extremely good.

They have kind of a "flavor" that I often like but which can get overbearing.

They soften the high transients: they add small amounts of distortion that are very effective. Slate digital products, in my experience, are very good at imparting a strong "analog" quality.
