Tracking a Rhodes, which compressor/eq?

drockfresh · 2nd May 2006

As a companion to this thread, do you guys use compressor/eqs on rhodes signal chain for capturing all the colors the Rhodes has to offer?

[i've been recording direct into a high end pre and was wondering if you guys use distressor or fatso or mc77 and especially a little eq when tracking]

Dave Martin · 2nd May 2006

I track it clean and straight - console mic pre, no compresssion, no eq. It sounds like a rhodes - just like I wanted it to sound.

beats workin' · 2nd May 2006

i usually put a dynacomp between the rhodes and the DI of either my great river or api.
maybe it's just my rhodes ( 1969 mark 1) but i always have to dip a lot in the 200-400 range and boost a little 5k to get it to sit with a thick track. also, a rat thru an amp, makes the rhodes a beautiful beast.
david lawrence

robot gigante · 3rd May 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

I track it clean and straight - console mic pre, no compresssion, no eq. It sounds like a rhodes - just like I wanted it to sound.

Same here.

u b k · 3rd May 2006

the best compressor for a rhodes, imo, is 456.

gregoire
del ubik

radicalron · 3rd May 2006

I run it through a Countryman Type 85 Direct Box into a Seimans V-72 Tube Pre.
No Compression, But I hit 2" Quantegy GP-9 at +11db - Then if I need Compression
on Mixdown - I would Use a DBX 160VU or a Distressor set at 3:1 will always work.

ToddF · 3rd May 2006

I treat it like a guitar also. Sometimes using compressor pedal and also Phase.

If no pedals then sometimes a compressor after the pre if the playing needs to be evened out a little. We mic a suitcase so that seems to do a little compression of its own. If you are just recording DI, then a little compression to taste should be good.

Todd

GL Respect Due · 3rd May 2006

I never record the Rhodes direct. Always mic'd off an assortment of amps. As for pres, my Rhodes seems to love my 1272. I was using an RCA BA25A for compression, but i'm currently in the process of selling that. I use my console EQ (Soundtracs Quartz).

Benmrx · 3rd May 2006

Quote:

the best compressor for a rhodes, imo, is 456

although lately I've been into the sound of 499....but than again I'm recording a wurlitzer...which is close, but not the same.

Fibes · 3rd May 2006

For compression I use the rectifier tube in a Fender amp.

Direct through a pre works nice too.

2nd May 2006	#1
drockfresh Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 582 Thread Starter	Tracking a Rhodes, which compressor/eq? As a companion to this thread, do you guys use compressor/eqs on rhodes signal chain for capturing all the colors the Rhodes has to offer? [i've been recording direct into a high end pre and was wondering if you guys use distressor or fatso or mc77 and especially a little eq when tracking]

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Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,152	I track it clean and straight - console mic pre, no compresssion, no eq. It sounds like a rhodes - just like I wanted it to sound. __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Nashville, TN

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radicalron Gear nut Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Fog City Posts: 121	Rhoads I run it through a Countryman Type 85 Direct Box into a Seimans V-72 Tube Pre. No Compression, But I hit 2" Quantegy GP-9 at +11db - Then if I need Compression on Mixdown - I would Use a DBX 160VU or a Distressor set at 3:1 will always work.

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ToddF Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 641	I treat it like a guitar also. Sometimes using compressor pedal and also Phase. If no pedals then sometimes a compressor after the pre if the playing needs to be evened out a little. We mic a suitcase so that seems to do a little compression of its own. If you are just recording DI, then a little compression to taste should be good. Todd __________________ Todd Fitzgerald Producer/Engineer Winterland Studios Minneapolis API Legacy + http://www.winterlandstudios.com

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Fibes Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 545	For compression I use the rectifier tube in a Fender amp. Direct through a pre works nice too. __________________ Fibes "you can like it, or not like it."

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beats workin' Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 724	i usually put a dynacomp between the rhodes and the DI of either my great river or api. maybe it's just my rhodes ( 1969 mark 1) but i always have to dip a lot in the 200-400 range and boost a little 5k to get it to sit with a thick track. also, a rat thru an amp, makes the rhodes a beautiful beast. david lawrence

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u b k Gear Guru Joined: Oct 2004 Location: The Land of Sunshine Posts: 11,297	the best compressor for a rhodes, imo, is 456. gregoire del ubik

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GL Respect Due Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Wally World, AR Posts: 523	I never record the Rhodes direct. Always mic'd off an assortment of amps. As for pres, my Rhodes seems to love my 1272. I was using an RCA BA25A for compression, but i'm currently in the process of selling that. I use my console EQ (Soundtracs Quartz).

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