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Compressors, what are you using for what applications
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:02 pm
by tomperson
Hi all.
Since I've been very interested in using compressors in "creative" ways lately i'd like to add one or two more to my arsenal (which are basically live ones). My idea is to have some compressors with different flavours/characteristics, so I'd like to know what are you using for what applications.
Let's discuss.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:11 pm
by Hedroom
I use the UAD compressors which have loads of character.
Using my own trademark descriptions
LA2A - to make kick drums more "clacky"
LN1176 - to give snares more "whop"
Fairchild - to give whole drumtracks more "bazoing"
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:18 pm
by Tarekith
When I had my UAD-1, the Fairchild was my go to for bassline, 1176 in "all buttons in" for percussion loops, and LA2A for anything where transparent compression was needed.
Now I just use the basic Sonalkis compressor for everything. Clean enough if you don't hit it hard, and just enough colored sounding if you do.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:40 pm
by SubFunk
one of my faves is a freebee, the Blockfish. i love it's character loads of colour.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:51 pm
by djsynchro
UAD-1:
1176LN On Everything
LA-2A On Everything
Sometimes
Fairchild
Gatecomp
CS1 Channel strip
Sometimes the Ableton Live Compressor 2 (for gain adjusting without colouration)
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:43 am
by Torkjell
Sony pluggs on Powercore
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:55 am
by paddypaws
waves C4 is a good 1 thats worth an shout out
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:00 am
by funk313
Fatso from Empirical Labs...
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:05 am
by SubFunk
all the UAD-1 stuff is prime.
and for hardware, the Manley Massive Passive and Crane Song gear.
still as mentioned one of my faves the unreal Blockfish. and it's free, unbelivable.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:49 am
by rbmonosylabik
SubFunk wrote:one of my faves is a freebee, the Blockfish. i love it's character loads of colour.
+1 for Blockfish
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:25 am
by sniffio
are we talking 'bout hardware or software ???
Do they work differently ??
I'm curious.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:16 pm
by polyslax
I like to throw a little Sonalksis stereo comp on the bass, sometimes Neodynium depending on the material. I'll ocassionally put some Metric Halo Channel Strip on the drums, or maybe some Vintage Warmer or ValveTone 62.
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:41 pm
by tomperson
Those sonalksis plugins seem to be the bomb!
Thanks!
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:07 pm
by elemental
funk313 wrote:Fatso from Empirical Labs...
you bastard
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:12 pm
by Mike Goodwin
My new faves are all from PSP Audio. Sold my UAD and bought the PSP Total Pack. I am very happy with PSP they sound very good. Check out the Vintage Warmer, Mastering Comp. And the Mix Pack, they all kick ass.