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26th January 2007
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| Lives for gear  | Gooey compressor purchase- need help..
Hey everyone! So I'm planning on buying a new compressor to fill out the collection in the next few days.. I've got: Manley vari mu (2) LA4 (vintage) (4) dbx160xt (2) EL8X a few other dbx, dramer, and a bunch of plugs I'm recording with either a MM1200 or a PTHD system with 192's. I'm looking for a "character" compressor that sounds like it's doing something "gooey" even when it not really compressing. Something that is blatant when it is in the chain. budget is +/- $2600 I'm mainly recording rock(ish) bands in the likeness of Catherine Wheel, Death Cab for Cutie(love the tones on the new record), Shoegaze type stuff, wolfmother, ect.. you get the idea. I'm really stuck on either: Retro Instruments GatesStaLevel UA 1176 (maybe a pair) Is there something I'm overlooking... Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! ERic
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26th January 2007
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| Lives for gear  Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca.
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Chandler TG-1 or the new Zener limiterthumbsup thumbsup |
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27th January 2007
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wow, not much response.. ok.. I went ahead and ordered the GatesStaLevel if anyone was curious  ERic |
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27th January 2007
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| Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca.
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I know Eric..where the hell is everybody?  Quote:
Awesome choice,did you grab the reissue? I'm curious about those. Please let me know how it works out...and Enjoy!..  | ||
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27th January 2007
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Yup, I got the reissue. It should be here on the 1st and I'll get to try it out a ton during an all day session the 3rd! I can't wait to put it through it's paces.. As far as I know there are not a ton of them out there. I'll keep you posted on the results. I know.. Maybe I'll post audio examples of before and after.. I bet then folks come out of the woodwork  ERic |
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27th January 2007
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| Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca.
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Excellent..i look forward to hearing them.. I'm hoping to have a new Zener limiter in a couple weeks. very fun boxthumbsup | |
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27th January 2007
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yea, I checked the zener limiter out that you suggested, but I have a feeling it's going to be a bit out of my budget for the moment. Talk about drool....  I hope your planning on writting a review once you get it! ERic |
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27th January 2007
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I too am very much interested in the Retro unit...was there much of a lead time to get one delivered? I'm looking to add one great all around tracking compressor that can cover vox, bass, electric and acoustic guitars. Contrary to popular practice, I'm not a big fan of compressing in the box...I would much rather have a compressor that I can use heavily during tracking. From what I gather, this thing can be used heavily without nasty side effects... Very anxious to hear your review... -Chris |
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27th January 2007
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Summit TLA 100. Regards Roland |
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27th January 2007
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| Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Brighton UK
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Chiswick Reach. J |
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28th January 2007
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| Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca.
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I wonder if my Thermionic Phoenix is similar to the Chiswick.both Vic designed ..I def wouldn't call it gluey. more like a sparkle / hi fi vibe.complete opposite of a Neve/TG/Gates colored type deal. | |
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28th January 2007
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28th January 2007
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| Gear Guru  Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New York City
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If you want a great all around tracking comp look into a CL1B and change the tubes. | |
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28th January 2007
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I'd keep the Drawmer as an effect thing and look into getting an old tube limiter.
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28th January 2007
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina
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RCA BA6A !! |
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2nd February 2007
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Yippy! It just got here. I won't get to try it out till this weekend, but I can't wait. Untill then I'll leave you with some slutty pics! ERic |
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2nd February 2007
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Eric, Thanks for posting the pics...that thing is beautiful I'm still in the market and very much looking forward to your review. Also, I just checked out your myspace page...phenomenal sounding recordings! Would love to hear more about your signal chain. Thanks, Chris |
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6th February 2007
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