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Posted by LoveHate on Nov-27-2009 20:41:

what is your fav compressor?

i dont think this topics been discussed much.

ive been using fl studio , and im getting sick and tired of using the compressor it comes with

i looked into the waves h comp compressor because i heard alot of well known producers use it, i wanted to try out the demo but it turns out you need to have some bullshit usb key called the ilok...

so what compressor would you guys recommend?

Posted by Acton on Nov-27-2009 20:50:

Re: what is your fav compressor?

quote:
Originally posted by LoveHate
ive been using fl studio , and im getting sick and tired of using the compressor it comes with

Why? I really liked it when I was working on FL Studio.

Posted by cryophonik on Nov-27-2009 20:58:

Depends on what I'm compressing and whether or not I want some signal coloration/effects, sidechaining, etc. For normal compression tasks, I use either the Waves C1 or the Fabfilter Pro-C. I also use channel strips on a lot of audio tracks (esp. for vocals, bass, and guitar), so I'll use the compressors in those plugins (usually WaveArts TrackPlug 5, Waves RenChannel). If I'm sidechaining something to get a ducked signal, I use the Sonitus Compressor (excellent compressor!) bundled Sonar or the Vengeance MultiBand Sidechain for frequency-specific control. For special compression effects or coloration, I usually use Camel Audio CamelPhat.

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Nov-27-2009 21:04:

PSP Vintage Warmer 2 ($149) for normal compression duty.

Jeron Breebaart Ferox Tape Simulator for really dirty distorted compression. Really nice for a *free* plugin, I think (Windows only, though).

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Nov-27-2009 22:31:

Here are is an example of the crazy effects you can get with the Ferox Tape Simulator. It is just a few normal drum samples plus me twirling some knobs. The "tape speed" and "feedback" knobs can be used for a tape delay effect, and when the tape speed is set between about 60% and 90% you can get a flanging metallic sound. Of course it can also be used for less exotic distorted / crunchy extreme compression. Pretty fun tool.

http://jbj.raceriv.com/sounds/Ferox1.mp3

It gets a bit harsh in some of the parts, so don't turn it up real loud.

Posted by Ry Thomas on Nov-27-2009 22:44:

I've got a Chameleon Labs 7720(SSL Bus clone) on its way, heard amazing things about this, will use it on just about everything

Posted by LoveHate on Nov-27-2009 23:12:

Re: Re: what is your fav compressor?

quote:
Originally posted by Acton
Why? I really liked it when I was working on FL Studio.

its complete garbage for side chaining.

Posted by djlogik on Nov-28-2009 00:56:

URS Channel Strip Pro...best investment I've ever made minus FL Studio :P

Posted by sot on Nov-28-2009 01:09:

cytomic the glue

best compressor for drum bus's

Posted by Notle on Nov-28-2009 01:31:

quote:
Originally posted by sot
cytomic the glue

best compressor for drum bus's

amazing plug, i also use it on drum bus and master output.

Posted by echosystm on Nov-28-2009 01:38:

I like Voxengo Crunchessor for a bit of dirt. The inbuilt Cubase compressor is good for a clean sound.

Posted by Zombie0729 on Nov-28-2009 02:01:

i use ableton's built in one quite a bit but for warmth i use UAD Fairchild, for feathering UAD LA2A, for absolute bite i haven't found anything that rivals the Sonalksis TBK3

Posted by evo8 on Nov-28-2009 15:38:

for kicks - UAD Precision Bus Comp
over the mix - Sonalksis sv-315

Posted by kitphillips on Nov-29-2009 08:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Zombie0729
i use ableton's built in one quite a bit but for warmth i use UAD Fairchild, for feathering UAD LA2A, for absolute bite i haven't found anything that rivals the Sonalksis TBK3

Oh yeah. TBK 3 is filth all over. Sonalksis sv 315 Compressor is awesome too, so much control.

I love a compressor with a good display and variable knee. beautiful.