22nd November 2006
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#1 | | Gear nut
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 119
Thread Starter  | 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
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22nd November 2006
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#2 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Mar 2006 Location: US |
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.
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22nd November 2006
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#3 | | Gear Head
Joined: Jan 2006
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here's a vote for the distressor. very versatile and big white knobs are cool.
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22nd November 2006
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#4 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Inside the Outside
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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.
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22nd November 2006
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#5 | | Gear nut
Joined: Feb 2006
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Thread Starter | 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.
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22nd November 2006
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#6 | | Lives for gear
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I'd check out the Daking FET compressor.
Last edited by beechstudio; 22nd November 2006 at 06:34 PM..
Reason: Didn't see budget
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22nd November 2006
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#7 | | Lives for gear
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#8 | | Lives for gear
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Purple MC77
Chandler TG-1 or LTD-2
These have great character and plenty of ooomph!
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22nd November 2006
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#9 | | Lives for gear
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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.
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22nd November 2006
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#10 | | Gear nut
Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Italy
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22nd November 2006
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#11 | | Rocket Scientist
Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles
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2-1176
I use my 1176 Classic every day. I run it into an LA-2 Classic. This setup sounds FAT on everything.
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22nd November 2006
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#12 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Canada
Posts: 2,829
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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.
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22nd November 2006
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#13 | | Gear Head
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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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22nd November 2006
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#14 | | Lives for gear
Joined: Feb 2003 Location: meta city 1
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Originally Posted by GearHunter Purple MC77
Chandler TG-1 or LTD-2
These have great character and plenty of ooomph! | thumbsup thumbsup
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23rd November 2006
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#15 | | Gear nut
Joined: Feb 2006
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Thread Starter | 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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