Fatso

[khai]

Originally Posted by AMIEL

what and how using the Fatso makes the source sound brighte, like in this "after Fatso" example.

compression I guess

[Dean7]

Originally Posted by Yetti

Yes the Fatso track sounds better, but more than that I think that track is killer!
I would like to hear more of that!
Great job!

I believe the track itself is a cover of Arcade Fire - No Cars Go (if not it's probably inspired by it).

-Dean

[u b k]

Originally Posted by AMIEL

What I want to know what and how using the Fatso makes the source sound brighte, like in this "after Fatso" example.

the input stage of the fatso is designed to be a harmonic distortion generator; the harder you push it, the more 2d and (eventually) 3rd order harmonics pile up. this becomes even more true when you engage the tranny emulation, which lightens the sub-bass and adds even more 'life' up top.

the fatso is now my undisputed #1 bass compressor. it locks that instrument down like nobody's business, and adds all these subtle overtones that make it so clear and present in a mix. bass is such a piece of cake to mix now.

fwiw, the gp/spank combo is my favorite for this app, and i hit it hard, floating between 5-10db reduction. for synth bass and other stuff that's uberdeep, i'll slam it into the red... instant seal bass: massive, pillowy, deep, and totally out of the way.


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[AMIEL]

Thanks UBK!

That is the answer I was looking for , Interesting notes about the Fatso!! now all makes so much sense!

[eyesore]

Originally Posted by JamesTinney

This example is not pushing the fatso hard & slightly undoing the Warmth Effect by adding high EQ afterwards but hey I like it!

This is why the 'after' version is brighter. It might be nice to hear an example without the extra eq, or at least one where there is only enough added to match the original high end.