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Definetly.

I wonder how it compares to Logic's new ones, which are supposed to be really good.

...the integrated SC has arrived...(at last???)

The new compressor actually is really good and very useable. I might not be giving up my expensive PSP and Sonalksis (or Voxengo Marquis and Soniformer) just yet, but as it integrates so well, I can see myself using it a lot, depending on the project.

I've already made 2 or 3 tracks using it though and was impressed with the results. Haven't used the side chain much (not something I use too much of) but it is effective too. Haven't heard Logic's new compressors but it is at least as useable as the one in Logic 7 IMHO (not a big Logic user, have used it at work a few times where we have Macs but I run PCs at home. It's definately better than the Cubase SX3 vst dynamics/compressor - although that's not saying too much

When I used Logic Platinum 4.8 I used to hate the compressors on there. It was so hard to set up a decent sound that I often gave up and routed via hardware or preamps.

Now I have a decent PC and Live 6 I do find I use the compression on there quite a bit. If Live 7 improves the sound as well as the functionality then It'll be another reason for me to upgrade.

downfader wrote:When I used Logic Platinum 4.8 I used to hate the compressors on there. It was so hard to set up a decent sound that I often gave up and routed via hardware or preamps.

Now I have a decent PC and Live 6 I do find I use the compression on there quite a bit. If Live 7 improves the sound as well as the functionality then It'll be another reason for me to upgrade.

There seems to be general agreement that the old Platinum compressor sucks. But the new models are supposed to be way better. I'm considering buying Logic 8 if I ever find the cash, and having a nice compressor might tip the scales.

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I particularly like the fact (to my ears) that the new comp seems much more powerful but is still so transparent.
If I want grit and pump I'll still use my PSP VW, or the Ozonic, but sometimes you just wanna get a better hold on a level without colouring the sound, you know?

(BTW, I'm not an Oxford english speaker, but I thought I'd give a shout to my friends across the pond.)

its the only new device besides the spectrum tool i really like. extremely transparent and down to a compressors essence. good thing.

The new compressor sounds really good to me, this is a major sonic improvement reagrding the 2 others bundled with version 6.

Just to know, Am I the only one who can't route one of impulse individual outputs to the sidechain in ?

-B

To route an individual out of impulse to a sidechain, you have to route it to an audiotrack first and then route this audiotrack to the sidechain.

That's the way, I'd do it... maybe there is an easier workaround, that I don't know.

Christoph