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Old 29th January 2012   #12
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Originally Posted by Roland View Post
Not really, there is no need for it, unlike the potential problems we had with getting consistant levels onto tape, with digital it's a much better option to leave it until later, why limit your options if you don't have too?
Harmonic nature of good outboard compressor can make a track easier to mix, save time with excessive automation and use sc to bring out desired frequencies. There are plenty of renowned engineers e.g. butch vig, pensado etc. Chris lord alge (especially Cla ) That still track with compressers.

I really disagree with your statement, if you like to do things the long and hard way.. potentially missing out on sonic signatures you desire, then I think its silly. PBC-6A in thick mode, for some low end compressor fun. Or even the classic La2a used on people like beyonce etc.

Your pretty much saying that they are all wrong (there are thousands more at least). If that's the case I don't want to be right.

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