In this video I’m testing some vintage hardware-inspired Max for Live mix devices from Monomono inside Ableton Live—EQ, compression, preamp drive, tape, and analog-style summing. The big question is simple: they look great, they’re affordable, and they run on Push 3 standalone… but do they actually sound any good? So I grab a flat, lifeless loop and bring it back to life starting with Curves, a Pultec-style EQ where I can boost and attenuate for that “magical” curve, plus a really handy twist: I can link or unlink the boost/attenuate frequencies. From there I lean into character. I use Comp x 54 (Neve-style) to add punch and control on drums, then hit the bass with Pre x 73 for grip and body before compressing it. On synths I use EQ x 73 and that Spread control to sprinkle on stereo width without getting silly. Then I show OptoComp (LA-2A inspired) on vocals for smooth leveling, and Tape for hiss, wear, and different deck choices when you want instant lo-fi tone. Finally, I get into where these devices really come alive: Console x 80 summing. Modern vs vintage modes, soft clip, noise floor, and that Monomono randomize trick for subtle channel variation that adds a bit of wideness—like seasoning. I finish with a full mix A/B so you can actually hear what the console is doing.