good tracking compressor?

[ChaosCreation]

I was looking at the 500 series purple compressor for rap spoken word. I really want to use some analog compression going in. Some say its not great for tracking?
besides teh 525 what are some great aggressive compressors for 500 series. this would be paired with a 512c pre.

Or i thought I could start with a dbx 160x used form ebay? what do you guys think?

[ChaosCreation]

i forgot not to ask compressor questions!

[rhodesp04]

i just invested in the 500 series too so i need to know as well...

i've used several regular rack compressors for tracking can anyone fill in the

blanks for me...

summit tla-100 = ________________

la-2a = ______________

1176 = ______________

cl1b = _______________

i know no two pieces of gear are alike but i've had success with the pieces

above can anyone give me rough equivalents in the 500 series or just flat

say if it can't be done that's cool too if that's what you think...

sorry to hijack the op. the compressors above are what i could personally recommend

[phillysoulman]

2 Distressors

[down_town]

Hello

JLM audio is going to be releasing some 500 size compressors. one is going to based on the A Fet (1176 type) and Opto (LA3A type).
here are some pics of some of his other products
Nice 500 racks
JLM AUDIO 500 series modules
hola
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[ssl_ambition]

Originally Posted by phillysoulman

2 Distressors

+1 thumbsup

[E.rOk.stA]

TLA-100A>MC77, massage gently.

[e-are]

Originally Posted by phillysoulman

2 Distressors

+2
Distressors are very versitile. You can pretty much get any sound you want out of them. 2 would be awesome.

[ChaosCreation]

do they come in 500 series format? I see the deess one?

[orangeoctane]

'fraid not.

But what's a couple more rack spaces for a solid pair of highly useful tools?

[rickrock305]

i don 't know much about the 500 series compressors.


the best tracking comps to me are the CL1B, LA2A, or 1176. for rap, its generally an 1176

[Rumpel]

For me, Distressor multi purpose, and cl1b for vocals.

[ChaosCreation]

well the purple is said to be modeled after the 1176? so maybe i'll get some color out of it! and its my first tracking with analog compression im very excited to see how it compares to plugins and even wave plugins?

[TonyBelmont]

The Distressor is a very good choice for a first high end compressor. It is very versatile and I give it the thumbs up.

[KEYBEEETSSS]

Since the racks have come up, don't 4get about an old DBX 160x/xt... I know its not a distressor or definitely not a tube tech, butttttt, we're talkin rap so that box would also be nice, but I stress, an old beat up 160x or xt...

[bino_5150]

Dbx 160a

[dhiltonlittle]

distressors are going to be the best bet for that $ imo although they are not in the 500 series. are you really looking to get color out of the compressor? maybe a different mic would be another option. what is your current chain.

[E.rOk.stA]

Originally Posted by ChaosCreation

well the purple is said to be modeled after the 1176? so maybe i'll get some color out of it! and its my first tracking with analog compression im very excited to see how it compares to plugins and even wave plugins?

It all depends on your mic/pre. The purple definitely has color. Say what you have and I think that will dictate the direction of your purchase.

[sleeper1400]

Originally Posted by ChaosCreation

I was looking at the 500 series purple compressor for rap spoken word. I really want to use some analog compression going in. Some say its not great for tracking?
besides teh 525 what are some great aggressive compressors for 500 series. this would be paired with a 512c pre.

Or i thought I could start with a dbx 160x used form ebay? what do you guys think?

all joking aside.

seriously, there is literally a whirlwind of choices to make. and with software taking over......

there are tons of rack mount gear from the 80's 90's collecting dust at the used music store nearby mate.

i'd recommend dicking with stuff.lol.
no kidding.

google is your friend. seriously, you can find out a lot.

my personal favorite all round compressor "going in" is the focusrite 'octopre'

but its not cheap.


good luck

[sleeper1400]

Originally Posted by KEYBEEETSSS

Since the racks have come up, don't 4get about an old DBX 160x/xt... I know its not a distressor or definitely not a tube tech, butttttt, we're talkin rap so that box would also be nice, but I stress, an old beat up 160x or xt...

i worked with "the most famous funk band of all time from detroit"
hint, it was in "the mothership"

and they used the DBX160

[KEYBEEETSSS]

Originally Posted by sleeper1400

i worked with "the most famous funk band of all time from detroit"
hint, it was in "the mothership"

and they used the DBX160

NICSE 2x's

[ChaosCreation]

Originally Posted by the Set Surgeon

It all depends on your mic/pre. The purple definitely has color. Say what you have and I think that will dictate the direction of your purchase.

512c at4047 Sm7b

[goldenlotus]

The distressor works great for aggressive vocals like rap. It is probably the best choice for a first compressor and it sounds awesome! Wish I had two more.

[goldenlotus]

Originally Posted by Rumpel

For me, Distressor multi purpose, and cl1b for vocals.

Yep agreed. I usually tend to use the cl1b for smoother singing type vocals, where the distressor works better for attacky rap vocals.

[E.rOk.stA]

Originally Posted by ChaosCreation

512c at4047 Sm7b

Yeah, the purple might be the ticket you're lookin' for.

[Mr B.]

brauner vm1 to milenia to gml stereo comp

kick a**

[ChaosCreation]

ANy advice on settings for compression? Im used to setting up plugins.
The purple has a input, output, attack ratio and release , no threshold.

im using 4:1 ratio
with about 4 to 5 db of gain reduction