Sidechain Compressor Mac?

sam flanagan · Post by **sam flanagan** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:26 am

Searched for a recommended VST list but couldnt find anything.

Could someone recommend me a freeware sidechain compressor for the Mac?

Tried this one by teragon

http://sonictransfer.com/free-side-chai ... -mac.shtml

But it clicks whenever it ducks the sound so is obviously not that suitable.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Sam

yoshitosser · Post by **yoshitosser** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:32 am

Live 7's compressor?

Saved me buying anything else.

sam flanagan · Post by **sam flanagan** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:37 am

Unfortunately I'm only on ableton 6.

rydan · Post by **rydan** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:43 am

Live 7:s compressor is actually quite good.

If you want higher quality, Sonalksis SV-315mk2. www.sonalksis.com

rarr · Post by **rarr** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:55 am

rydan wrote:Live 7:s compressor is actually quite good.

If you want higher quality, Sonalksis SV-315mk2. www.sonalksis.com

someone converted the free SSS Side Chain Compressor for mac and i use that, i cant remember what site i found it on but if youd like it pm me your email and ill mail it over

yoshitosser · Post by **yoshitosser** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:07 pm

Well, if you find a free one then well done, when I was looking never found one.

And if you pay for another one, compare how much it costs compared to how much the upgrade costs. Nice sidechain on Autofilter too in 7.

sam flanagan · Post by **sam flanagan** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:08 pm

yoshitosser wrote:Well, if you find a free one then well done, when I was looking never found one.

And if you pay for another one, compare how much it costs compared to how much the upgrade costs. Nice sidechain on Autofilter too in 7.

I have to admit I have been considering the 7 upgrade.

I couldnt login to find out how much the upgrade is....can anyone tell me?

xzusa8ky · Post by **xzusa8ky** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:48 pm

Hallo..

The price for the update from Live 6 to Live 7 is 99,- euro, and it is a really good investment!

i guess this is the best release from abelton ever!

-Sound

-PlugIns

-Stability

-Workflow

hope to help...

regards

dru · Post by **dru** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:07 pm

http://apulsoft.ch/freeports/

^ Second one down

But yeah, as stated above, upgrade. It's well worth it..

GUY SMILEY · Post by **GUY SMILEY** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:41 pm

i tried the one recommended by Dru, couldn't get on with it (too clicky) tried and then bought the dbaudioware
http://www.db-audioware.com/sidechaincompressor.htm
and used that for about a year and then Live 7 came out.
I've uninstalled the db audioware now as i upgraded to 7 the day it came out and i prefer the live compressor to be honest (although I only use it for sidechaining - all other compression is done using my liquid mix)
Do you want to buy the license for the db off me ? 1/2 list price ?

I spent about 2 years exhaustively searching the net for sidechain compressors, and never had much luck with any of the freebies.
I also wasted a lot of time checking them all out.

My honest advice ? take the plunge and upgrade to 7.. but be aware it has (in my experience) annoying bugs.. especially when partnered with some midi interfaces.

beats me · Post by **beats me** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:08 pm

Best pay sidechain compressor for Mac IMO is Fabfilter Pro-C

http://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-c.php

But yeah, I think it's cheaper to upgrade to 7.

ernene · Post by **ernene** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:24 pm

beats me wrote:Best pay sidechain compressor for Mac IMO is Fabfilter Pro-C

http://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-c.php

But yeah, I think it's cheaper to upgrade to 7.

+1 with FabFilter Pro-C

but then, as everyone already said, upgrading to L7 will be cheaper, and U'll get a lot more than sidecahin compressor...
Won't regret!!!!

doc holiday · Post by **doc holiday** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:10 pm

yoshitosser wrote:. Nice sidechain on Autofilter too in 7.

and on gate as well