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Original Message 1/69 02-Dec-02 @ 01:41 PM - Hardware compressors
1. Full control of Attack, Release, Threshold, Ratio
2. LOW LOW LOW noise
3. Dual Mono (for compressing a bassline and a kick drum simultaneously
4. $500 or less (US)
The units that have been recommended to me are the Presonus ACP-22 (I had a bluemax that was quite good and I am leaning towards them for product loyalty), a dbx160, the HHB Fat Man, a Summit box and a Joe Meek. Because I have a good mic-pre in the Tonefactory, this unit will only be used for instruments, and again, a LOW noise floor is very important. Thanks.
Message 2/69 02-Dec-02 @ 02:23 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 3/69 02-Dec-02 @ 03:10 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
huge, eh? man, why dont more companies dont do that. imagine having buttons labeled "lovely", "sweet", "brathtaking" etc and they all worked as intended...
Message 4/69 02-Dec-02 @ 04:25 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 6/69 02-Dec-02 @ 07:43 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Any opinions on the others I mentioned? I believe that there is a version of the dbx160 that is dual mono...the 1066 is dual mono.
I've always been under the impression that the dbx stuff was...cheap. In price and quality. Is that not true?
Message 7/69 02-Dec-02 @ 08:12 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
hey! how about RNC? for 500$ you coul get two and use them as two mono or two stereo comps. think about it.
but still, compounder is supposed to be really good too, and from a name company, and also it matches your tonefactory (wish i had one) etc etc... ;)
Message 8/69 02-Dec-02 @ 09:12 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 9/69 02-Dec-02 @ 11:18 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
anyway...$225 or so..
and the 1066 has absolutely NOTHING to do with the "good" DBX stuff except the name
Darin..they make one called the 166A..Ive used it and its cool
you mentioned the HHB fatman..>NOT dual mono. The radius 30 is tho..and those are ok.
another kinda cool one is the bellari RP582 (282?)...2u rack, dual mono tube compressor
definitely not high end..but for $500 not much is gonna be...
RNCs are damn solid too, and theres the JoeMeek SC2.2...
if you SCORED you could find a joe meek SC2..the original..but theyre stereo, too...
Message 10/69 03-Dec-02 @ 12:08 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 11/69 03-Dec-02 @ 03:06 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 12/69 03-Dec-02 @ 10:08 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 14/69 04-Dec-02 @ 01:39 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 16/69 04-Dec-02 @ 04:29 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Ape
Message 18/69 04-Dec-02 @ 06:49 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Ape, can you tell me a little bit more about yours? You love 'em? Why? Why better than others? Is price a factor (meaning you got a good value)? or are they just GREAT compressors?
Message 19/69 04-Dec-02 @ 06:55 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
But I don't own one, so get a second opinion (preferably your own... go to guitar center with a CD of full tunes and individual tracks of stuff you'd normally compress and set up a little tester!)
psy
Message 21/69 05-Dec-02 @ 10:58 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Psy - your experience is that they probably won't achieve the sound I am looking for. Is that correct? From what I've heard from Pongoid's music, a thumping compressor is very important. Seems like you guys have had a VASTLY different experience with the same box.
Message 22/69 05-Dec-02 @ 11:09 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
psy
Message 23/69 05-Dec-02 @ 11:18 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
compounder still sounds like your best bet. from smooth to thumping, its supposed to deliver the goods.
Message 24/69 06-Dec-02 @ 02:02 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
compounder is damn cool. DBX 166x
better yet..honestly darin...buy a Universal Audio UAD-1. for $600 you get 1176LN, LA2A, and the CS-1 compression isnt exactly something to turn your nose up
PLUS Pultec EQ, RealVerb Pro (me gusto mucho altho others bitch about it) and MORE...all on its own DSP...
honestly...get that thing and you wont look back
oh shit...youre running sonar tho. dunno bout that...
anyone? DX wrapper to use UAD-1?
Message 25/69 06-Dec-02 @ 02:46 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 26/69 06-Dec-02 @ 03:43 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
psy
Message 27/69 06-Dec-02 @ 06:08 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
if youre doing audio sequencing...the UAD-1 is IT, dawg.
Message 28/69 06-Dec-02 @ 09:43 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 29/69 06-Dec-02 @ 03:41 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 30/69 06-Dec-02 @ 10:46 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 31/69 07-Dec-02 @ 12:31 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
just kiddin..
I dont get why you need something for "composing"...but hey. its all you.
Message 32/69 07-Dec-02 @ 02:29 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Ape
Message 33/69 08-Dec-02 @ 12:55 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 34/69 08-Dec-02 @ 09:36 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 35/69 09-Dec-02 @ 03:14 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 36/69 09-Dec-02 @ 08:22 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
sure there are others, but if youve narrowed it down then its the compounder for sound
tell you what holmes. play your cards right and you could get BOTH for that $500 you wanted to spend.
serious
Message 37/69 09-Dec-02 @ 08:30 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 38/69 09-Dec-02 @ 11:41 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Really Nice Compressor
awwwwwww.
1176!
Message 39/69 10-Dec-02 @ 10:56 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
But yeah, I do like the "sound" of the compounder, although it do seem to be fairly transparent when you wants.
Message 40/69 11-Dec-02 @ 01:24 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 41/69 11-Dec-02 @ 02:25 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
if you buy WAVES Im gonna kick your ASSSSSSSS.
get. a. ing. U. A. D. 1.
dammit
youll never look back. I PROMISE
and none of this stupid ONE install idiotic copyright protection.
the 1176 and LA2A alone are worth it!
Message 42/69 11-Dec-02 @ 02:44 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 43/69 11-Dec-02 @ 02:47 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Doesn't support DXI and Sonar. So I'm SOL on that one.
Message 44/69 11-Dec-02 @ 02:49 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
You asked about SF... Annoying copy protection, needs an activation code you can get via the phone or the web.... Not toooo horrible, but a pain in the ass.
Message 45/69 11-Dec-02 @ 02:53 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 47/69 11-Dec-02 @ 03:07 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
i spoke to waves and they will transfer license for a fee (i think it was $100 or something?)
theres nothing wrong with the plugs, i only ever use the renisance stuff but lately i sequence on the rs7k not sonar so it doesnt matter.
also i am getting an itch for some outboard mastering gear (i also use the waves stuff for mastering)
the ren comp is very nice :-)
email me if you are interested formant@bellsouth.net
jamey
Message 48/69 11-Dec-02 @ 03:08 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
jamey
Message 49/69 11-Dec-02 @ 04:18 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
and for the record, yet again, the UAD-1 can be used with Sonar with the FXPansion wrapper (possibly others).
psy
Message 50/69 11-Dec-02 @ 06:01 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
I..might...be able to help there
Message 51/69 11-Dec-02 @ 04:08 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
If yer still havin' issues when i return, by all means, give a shout an' well see about sortin' you out.
Message 52/69 14-Dec-02 @ 09:41 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
I also looked into the Waves stuff, and its simply too rich for me. I DEFINITELY can't afford that stuff. SF is still a possibility as I have used it and liked it - a heck of a lot more than Wavelab, anyways.
Once I get my RM1X sold, and the holidays are over, I'm gonna need to make a decision. I'm still leaning in the h/w compressor direction, but I could bypass the whole thing and get a used keyboard for fun. :-) I can be a gear-whore once, right?
Message 53/69 14-Dec-02 @ 11:27 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
formant@bellsouth.net
Message 54/69 15-Dec-02 @ 04:26 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
I've always secretly lusted after a virus and/or a prophecy... $500 could get me either. ;-)
Message 55/69 15-Dec-02 @ 02:08 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
you can get a virus A now for $500??
wait, i am saving up for a hardware compressor myself.. no more synths!!!!
jaemy
Message 56/69 15-Dec-02 @ 02:41 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Message 57/69 15-Dec-02 @ 10:25 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Juno 106, has built in MIDI - around $350
Technosaurus - $250-400
SH 101 - around $250-350
Chroma Polaris - around $400
Message 58/69 16-Dec-02 @ 12:16 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
Before I got the Darkstar, I considered the technosaurus, and since considering a "frivolous" buy here, I have looked into the Juno 106 and SH101. I was talking to my wife about this today, and she says analog. Problem is that it's tough to find one to play.
Message 59/69 16-Dec-02 @ 03:34 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
want real analog with modern capabilities?
pulse.
or that new..uh..shit..whats it called? uh...damn. breakerbox showed it to me
Message 60/69 16-Dec-02 @ 07:11 AM - RE: Hardware compressors
If you're a patient sort, dunna worry too much about not being able to "play" one to test. As long as the machine is in good working order methinks you'll dig it. Pretty much everyone I've ever seen turned onto analogs really prefer them over digital, present company included. Mind you, for any kind of live play, I still favor the digital side of things, solely cos you have a lot less headaches when dragging them to shows and so on...
I've got a couple analogs over here at the studio if you want to see what they're like to muck about with... Did I introduce you to the Chroma Polaris the last time you were here?
Message 61/69 16-Dec-02 @ 12:28 PM - RE: Hardware compressors
Mindspawn - I don't think I saw your Polaris the last time I was over. I was mucking about with your Indigo. I'm not too worried about the ability to save - I haven't saved a THING on my Darkstar, and I kind of like it that way. Just dial up what you need. Fun. :-) I figure I have lots of digital in my place, and an analog would be a really addition. Plus, depending on what I spend, I may have enough to get a compressor (to stay on topic here.)
Give me a buzz when you're back in town. My in-laws will be around for the weekend after Christmas, and I'll DYING to get out of the house for an evening. How's your trip going, btw? Visiting your fam?
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