non transparent compressor

cchord59 · 22nd November 2006, 08:24 AM

I am looking for a new stereo or dual mono compressor, something that is NOT transparent, that is versitile.

So far I have these:
Disterssor
drawmer 1969
art pro vla
rnc
dbx 163 x (2)

I have some it mind, which are:
2-1176
neve portico.

I haven't heard tonnes of diferent compressors, so I would love it If you could describe how the compressor you recomend sounds, and what it sounds good on.

I'm looking for something to record indie/brit rock, alternative music. to be used on drums, guitars piano, etc.

i have a budget of around $2500
thanks

jdjustice · 22nd November 2006, 08:29 AM

check out the API 2500. it is versatile and not just a 2buss compressor.
it has both feed-forward and feed-back settings and automatic makeup gain.
i would not consider it transparent at all.
i think you can get it within your budget.

..just one suggestion!

~j.d.

SeanFL · 22nd November 2006, 01:55 PM

here's a vote for the distressor. very versatile and big white knobs are cool.

DarkSky · 22nd November 2006, 02:47 PM

The two compressors you're considering are both great choices, but quite different.

The 1176 (including the 2-1176) is a great tracking compressor which imparts a very pushed, up-front and big/edgy sound with color and depth. However it would not be such a good choice on the 2-buss for most applications. When tracking, it imparts a quality to the sound that is hard to get any other way - it's a classic.

In general, the portico comp has IMO less color and (partly for that reason) is a little more versatile - you can dial up relatively transparent sounds, but it will impart some color if you want. Works a treat on the stereo buss if that's what you want.

cchord59 · 22nd November 2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSky

The two compressors you're considering are both great choices, but quite different.

The 1176 (including the 2-1176) is a great tracking compressor which imparts a very pushed up-front and sound with color and depth. However it would not be such a good choice on the 2-buss for most applications. When tracking, it imparts a quality to the sound that is hard to get any other way - it's a classic

In general, the portico comp has IMO less color and (partly for that reason) is a little more versatile - you can dial up relatively transparent sounds, but it will impart some color if you want. Works a treat on the stereo buss if that's what you want.

thanks darksky

I think the 2-1176 is right for me, I've used both the portico and the 1176 a bit, but not enough make any strong generalized opinions. I liked that the 1176 was more biting, and in your face on the sources I tried it on. I really like agressive compression when its called for, so I'd like to have that option with the 2-1176. I'm quite happy with my 1969, and art pro vla for mix buss duty. they are pretty contrasting sounds on the buss.

I bet the 2-1176 would sound good on the drum buss though, or the paralell drum buss.

beechstudio · 22nd November 2006, 07:33 PM

I'd check out the Daking FET compressor.

mixerguy · 22nd November 2006, 07:54 PM

EL FATSO

GearHunter · 22nd November 2006, 07:59 PM

Purple MC77
Chandler TG-1 or LTD-2

These have great character and plenty of ooomph!

Rob King · 22nd November 2006, 09:42 PM

If you have a chance to listen to the Electro-Harmonix NY-2A it is awesome! Color and tonal options for days, Stereo and dual mono with 3 selectable light sources. This thing kills it on Drums and Synths.

mastert · 22nd November 2006, 10:41 PM

VINTECH 609CA

foldback · 22nd November 2006, 10:59 PM

2-1176

I use my 1176 Classic every day. I run it into an LA-2 Classic. This setup sounds FAT on everything.

C/G · 22nd November 2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdjustice

check out the API 2500. it is versatile and not just a 2buss compressor.
it has both feed-forward and feed-back settings and automatic makeup gain.
i would not consider it transparent at all.
i think you can get it within your budget.

..just one suggestion!

~j.d.

I just heard one of these on a mix done for some stuff I tracked and I am digging what it is doing to the drums and will look into the 2500 in the future. I assume the 2500 is more of a mixing comp rather than a tracking comp.

As commented upon above, I have a 2-1176 as well and use it as a tracking comp and like it very much and what it does, mind you it is the only tracking comp I owned until last week when I scored a Drawmer 1968, which I have not had time to dig into yet.

Mr. Incredible · 22nd November 2006, 11:12 PM

I'm a color freak.

Another one for the Fatso. Lots of color options and I don't think it's really redundant of the Distressor.

In fact, I find the 1176 to have a lot of overlap with the Distressor for what it's worth.

I love the Fatso on many aspects of drums, Guitar Buss, Bass, Vocals. So useful for so many applications I find.

robot gigante · 22nd November 2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearHunter

Purple MC77
Chandler TG-1 or LTD-2

These have great character and plenty of ooomph!

cchord59 · 23rd November 2006, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Incredible

I'm a color freak.

Another one for the Fatso. Lots of color options and I don't think it's really redundant of the Distressor.

In fact, I find the 1176 to have a lot of overlap with the Distressor for what it's worth.

I love the Fatso on many aspects of drums, Guitar Buss, Bass, Vocals. So useful for so many applications I find.

How is the compressor section of the fatso? is it very versitile? I've never heard one, could someone elaborate?
thanks

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22nd November 2006, 08:24 AM	#1
cchord59 Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 65	non transparent compressor I am looking for a new stereo or dual mono compressor, something that is NOT transparent, that is versitile. So far I have these: Disterssor drawmer 1969 art pro vla rnc dbx 163 x (2) I have some it mind, which are: 2-1176 neve portico. I haven't heard tonnes of diferent compressors, so I would love it If you could describe how the compressor you recomend sounds, and what it sounds good on. I'm looking for something to record indie/brit rock, alternative music. to be used on drums, guitars piano, etc. i have a budget of around $2500 thanks

22nd November 2006, 08:29 AM	#2
jdjustice Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,261	check out the API 2500. it is versatile and not just a 2buss compressor. it has both feed-forward and feed-back settings and automatic makeup gain. i would not consider it transparent at all. i think you can get it within your budget. ..just one suggestion! ~j.d. __________________ jdjustice.net

22nd November 2006, 07:33 PM	#6
beechstudio Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 865	I'd check out the Daking FET compressor. __________________ Rick Chaffin http://www.beechstudio.com Last edited by beechstudio; 22nd November 2006 at 07:34 PM.. Reason: Didn't see budget

22nd November 2006, 07:59 PM	#8
GearHunter Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Analog Planet Posts: 1,359	Purple MC77 Chandler TG-1 or LTD-2 These have great character and plenty of ooomph! __________________ "It is the space between the notes that makes the music." Drew Townson AKA Gearhunter AnalogPlanet.com

22nd November 2006, 01:55 PM	#3
SeanFL Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 25	here's a vote for the distressor. very versatile and big white knobs are cool.

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DarkSky Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 892	The two compressors you're considering are both great choices, but quite different. The 1176 (including the 2-1176) is a great tracking compressor which imparts a very pushed, up-front and big/edgy sound with color and depth. However it would not be such a good choice on the 2-buss for most applications. When tracking, it imparts a quality to the sound that is hard to get any other way - it's a classic. In general, the portico comp has IMO less color and (partly for that reason) is a little more versatile - you can dial up relatively transparent sounds, but it will impart some color if you want. Works a treat on the stereo buss if that's what you want.

22nd November 2006, 07:54 PM	#7
mixerguy Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,013	EL FATSO

22nd November 2006, 09:42 PM	#9
Rob King Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 754	If you have a chance to listen to the Electro-Harmonix NY-2A it is awesome! Color and tonal options for days, Stereo and dual mono with 3 selectable light sources. This thing kills it on Drums and Synths. __________________ Rob King Green Street Studios http://www.greenstreetstudios.com http://www.myspace.com/greenstreetstudios

22nd November 2006, 10:41 PM	#10
mastert Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 66	VINTECH 609CA __________________ Antonio Taccone Master T Recording Studio

22nd November 2006, 10:59 PM	#11
foldback Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 682	2-1176 I use my 1176 Classic every day. I run it into an LA-2 Classic. This setup sounds FAT on everything.

22nd November 2006, 11:12 PM	#13
Mr. Incredible Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 41	I'm a color freak. Another one for the Fatso. Lots of color options and I don't think it's really redundant of the Distressor. In fact, I find the 1176 to have a lot of overlap with the Distressor for what it's worth. I love the Fatso on many aspects of drums, Guitar Buss, Bass, Vocals. So useful for so many applications I find.

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