Need some advise!!!

[Rafthebeatmaker]

Hey!

I got a homestudio that includes gear like:
Powermac G4 1,25*2, Digi 002 PT 7.0( the digi i sometimes hate because it looses sync), Genelec 8040, MPC 4000.

The thing is that i need some advise on some good compressors. Ive been thinking to get a good alround stereocompressor. Ive heard that i should get two Distressors that works with everything or do they?

Im getting a Dbx 160a for bass, kick, snare. I have tryied it and it works really good.

Also, i was thinking of getting an older mixingconsole that has good micpres and eq´s, any advise on what mixer i should look after would be appriciative.

Thanks,
Raf

[Polyphony]

Distressors are great!
Maybe a Fatso on the mix buss....not really my flavour but it's a popular thing to do.
(edit) oh and I almost forgot....try a Focusrite Red comp on the mix buss sometimes it's pretty cool.

DBX 160's are great! Well rounded compressor series....160VU, 160X, etc.

For bass I like Pultec>LA2A for the DI
On the cabinet FET47>Berwin Victor comp(custom made)>Neve 1073or1081
and a 421>Berwin Victor>Neve
1073 alittle warmer
1081 more directional
Sometimes I do a mix of both pre's

Snare's you gotta try the transient designer's unbelievable...probably one of my fav's.....
Also, for a room mic stick a vocal stressor on it....
I don't know what it is about SPL but they just work!

Anyway,
good luck and keep up the good work.
Poly

[t.dizzle]

Originally Posted by Polyphony

Snare's you gotta try the transient designer's unbelievable...probably one of my fav's.....

That's all I ever hear about the Transient Designer. My buddy has one, and I never even tried it. I just never really understood what that thing will do that a good compressor/eq can't.

You track with the Pultec?

[Polyphony]

Originally Posted by t.dizzle

You track with the Pultec?

Yea I never use to but one day I was like hell let's try it....for some reason that second tube just brightens up the whole day.