compressors for drums?

[leftcoastproduc]

hello all

I have been on the search for a good stereo compressor and have been climbing the ranks of the more entry and moderately priced comps......to name a few I have been using a Joe Meek Sc 2.2(to much noise and not transparent enough...very pumping though) TL Audio C-2021 Vavle comp (decent sounding.....but not enough controls)
Alesis 3630 (okay but not pumping enough)

most of the music I make is electronic influenced with a nod to more organic sounds(guitars,rhodes,percussion)... beats are pretty key and I like them to be tight and punchy with snap.....most of the kits I use are based off the Roland 909...

I have been looking forever for a used TL Audio 5052 stereo valve comp but can never seem to find one.....there's a guy who is selling a TL Audio C-1 comp for around $700-$800 but it looks pretty abused......can anyone recommend a good comp for under $1000 I am mainly going to be using it for drums.....I have a Joe Meek Vc1 that I use for guitar/bass......also any advice for more punchier/snappier drums is welcome

thanks

[neve1073]

I think you posted this in the wrong forum?

good luck anyway

[beats workin']

i have a tl audio C-1 that i don't use much anymore. it's in mint condition, without a scratch- i'd sell it to you for that price. if you're interested or have questions, email me privately
david lawrence
musegardenrecording@yahoo.com

[jazzius II]

transient designer

[Drumsound]

FMR audio Really Nice Compressor.

Put it in regular mode (not super nice) with fast attack and release and mix it in with the un-compressed drums.