Looks like an interesting product.

With various people mentioning wanting more/less of the air circuit, I'm suprised that you guys didn't put a trimmer on the front panel for this. Or is it a bit more like with studio monitors, once they are set how you like them, leave it be?

I'm interested to know if this unit would bring more perceived depth to a mix. For example when I listen to sound examples of the SSL Sigma, I can hear an improvement in the mix, but without necessarily much noticeable colouration. But, I'm not prepared to get into summing.

Although I do have some hardware synths and a modular, I am pretty much in the box doing DnB (neurofunk). I would not mind trying out an hardware SSL style compressor at some point (e.g. Serpent), but the HG-2 does intrigue me, especially as it brings up apparent RMS. I have tried saturation (such as BX_Saturator_V2) on the master buss before to increase RMS, and because my music has already many distorted elements within it (in main instance, the lead bass) I found, yes it was louder, but the distortion was too noticeable (as snare is prominent in the mix for example, this becomes too distorted).

So I guess my question is, I am not looking necessarily for warmth (I have already got my sound, and I normally find warmth=less clear), but a bit of depth, clarity and extra RMS would be great. My usual software Master Chain is 'The Glue (I love the SSL vibe and sheen/high end it gives) > Elysia Museq (transparent but smooth, my second favourite is NI Passive EQ) > Kazrog Kclip (bring up levels prior to limiter) > Voxengo Elephant (final loudness limiting 2db GR max). Hopefully this gives you an idea of the transparency/sound I like.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks

Keith