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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 22, 2021 4:04:26 GMT -6
Rethinking getting back into a real OB 2 bus comp here.
I have had the SA4k mki, an audioscape and the Warm 2 bus in the past: liked them all for different reasons.
Wondering what people are running and what you prefer about your units ?
thx .
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Post by kyamcalvert on Oct 22, 2021 5:41:35 GMT -6
Rethinking getting back into a real OB 2 bus comp here. I have had the SA4k mki, an audioscape and the Warm 2 bus in the past: liked them all for different reasons. Wondering what people are running and what you prefer about your units ? thx . I am using a Focusrite Red 3 on the 2 bus. It's a little more pricey than some, but a worthwhile investment. Very versatile box. I won't hesitate to use it for vocals or bass if needed. The auto release works really well on certain material. It's an excellent compressor all around, but it really shines on program material. A 2 bus champion, to be sure. |
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Post by progear on Oct 22, 2021 6:35:29 GMT -6
API 2500
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Post by anders on Oct 22, 2021 7:07:46 GMT -6
Nekotronics SSL 4000 clone Mk2 (adds Carnhill transformers, parallel blend, sidechain HPF, Crush mode, Turbo mod) www.neko-neko.co.uk/ssl-compressor-clone/EDIT: What I prefer: Things just sound very finished right off the bat. I also have a pair of AML 500 pultecs on the 2 bus adding some lows and a little top shine. |
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Post by Martin John Butler on Oct 22, 2021 7:20:22 GMT -6
Anders, how much does that compressor cost? I didn't see it on the website.
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 22, 2021 7:38:58 GMT -6
€700 fully modded, €500 std.
Plus, currency exchange, shipping, insurance and import duties and taxes.
Email here to confirm availability: (website not up to date, says he makes 4 a month.)
hello@nekotronics.net
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Post by jaba on Oct 22, 2021 7:39:06 GMT -6
RMS 755
Kind of SSL-based but less of that mid-range push.
Can grab really nicely but can do softer hugging really well.
HPF, program dependent release option, good amount of attach and release times.
I like simple. This was designed for buss work and is pretty straight to the point.
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Post by jhsmastering on Oct 22, 2021 7:39:50 GMT -6
Fully modded Nekotronics comp is 700 GBP, if I have my facts straight.
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Post by jhsmastering on Oct 22, 2021 7:40:25 GMT -6
€700 fully modded, €500 std. This answered the question! |
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Post by bgrotto on Oct 22, 2021 9:08:01 GMT -6
Dramastic Obisidian or Smart C1LA over here. Used to just be the Dramastic, but the Smart offers a cleaner and snappier thing that I find really useful sometimes.
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Post by theshea on Oct 22, 2021 9:22:00 GMT -6
i have and used the drawmer 1978 on the mixbus. bit lately it got replaced by PA SPL iron and TDR kotelnikov ... it‘s simplier staying totally itb. and it sounds good, very good to me.
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Post by drumsound on Oct 22, 2021 9:37:36 GMT -6
I've had a Drawmer '69 since they first hit. It's really simple and sounds really good. I've noticed it really helps things translate outside the studio. That said I took delivery of a Ruper Neve Designs 5424 yesterday, as I've been wanting a little more color lately. I've only messed around with it be it is a more obvious tone than the Drawmer. Tomorrow or Tuesday I'll be mixing a song for gwlee7 and I plan to make that the first mix with the Neve. |
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Post by mrholmes on Oct 22, 2021 10:15:51 GMT -6
i have and used the drawmer 1978 on the mixbus. bit lately it got replaced by PA SPL iron and TDR kotelnikov ... it‘s simplier staying totally itb. and it sounds good, very good to me.
That's funny, just wanted to ask if someone uses the Drawmer. Yes I love the PA SPL as well sounds good to me too.
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Post by Blackdawg on Oct 22, 2021 10:36:16 GMT -6
IGS Tubecore. Or Serpent 4001b. Sometimes a bit of both as they both have built in parallel.
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Post by EmRR on Oct 22, 2021 10:46:12 GMT -6
Foote Control Systems P4 DMS 98% of the time. Sometimes Serpent 4001B wins for softer/smearier/pillowier.
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Post by seawell on Oct 22, 2021 11:05:27 GMT -6
Focusrite Red 3 and Smart C1LA are the two options here. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion!
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Post by bgrotto on Oct 22, 2021 11:08:30 GMT -6
Focusrite Red 3 and Smart C1LA are the two options here. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion! That red 3 is a LOT like my obsidian. SSL-ish, but with the extra weight and color of the transformer. Seems we have similar tastes in mix compressor! |
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Post by srb on Oct 22, 2021 11:35:19 GMT -6
RND Master Buss Processor
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Post by seawell on Oct 22, 2021 13:15:26 GMT -6
Focusrite Red 3 and Smart C1LA are the two options here. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion! That red 3 is a LOT like my obsidian. SSL-ish, but with the extra weight and color of the transformer. Seems we have similar tastes in mix compressor! Cool, I haven't had a chance to try the obsidian! I have one of the early Red 3's with the in and out transformers, it definitely adds a special tone even without any compression. I love the C1LA, when it isn't on 2 buss it is being used on drum buss(limiter mode). Such a versatile comp! On 2 buss it has a glue that I haven't found in any of the popular SSL clones. Definitely seems like our tastes are very similar! Are you using any EQ on the 2 Buss? I tried a pair of warm pultecs(nope)...then tried a Retro 2A3(too much color)...then tried an Avalon AD2055(my favorite but a bit too clean). I may have to bite the bullet and get a pair of Pulse Techniques..ouch 🤣 |
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Post by bgrotto on Oct 22, 2021 13:52:52 GMT -6
That red 3 is a LOT like my obsidian. SSL-ish, but with the extra weight and color of the transformer. Seems we have similar tastes in mix compressor! Cool, I haven't had a chance to try the obsidian! I have one of the early Red 3's with the in and out transformers, it definitely adds a special tone even without any compression. I love the C1LA, when it isn't on 2 buss it is being used on drum buss(limiter mode). Such a versatile comp! On 2 buss it has a glue that I haven't found in any of the popular SSL clones. Definitely seems like our tastes are very similar! Are you using any EQ on the 2 Buss? I tried a pair of warm pultecs(nope)...then tried a Retro 2A3(too much color)...then tried an Avalon AD2055(my favorite but a bit too clean). I may have to bite the bullet and get a pair of Pulse Techniques..ouch 🤣 I use maags in mid/side pretty often on mix bus. I also like the crane song ibis (thanks jcoutu!) from time to time. |
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Post by timcampbell on Oct 22, 2021 14:07:20 GMT -6
My 2 Bus compressor:
A varimu on a mix is heavenly but there are many solid state compressors that hands down beat out the SSL.
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Post by thecolourfulway on Oct 22, 2021 14:55:30 GMT -6
BAE 10DCs are absolutely amazing for this application. The only exception is slower “folkier” stuff I tend to prefer vari-mu on the stereo buss
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Post by subspace on Oct 22, 2021 15:11:21 GMT -6
Use a Nail on the 2-bus, I like my Audient's bus compressor as well, but usually works better to abuse that on the drum bus and then Nail the 2-bus.
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Post by ab101 on Oct 22, 2021 15:38:28 GMT -6
That red 3 is a LOT like my obsidian. SSL-ish, but with the extra weight and color of the transformer. Seems we have similar tastes in mix compressor! Cool, I haven't had a chance to try the obsidian! I have one of the early Red 3's with the in and out transformers, it definitely adds a special tone even without any compression. I love the C1LA, when it isn't on 2 buss it is being used on drum buss(limiter mode). Such a versatile comp! On 2 buss it has a glue that I haven't found in any of the popular SSL clones. Definitely seems like our tastes are very similar! Are you using any EQ on the 2 Buss? I tried a pair of warm pultecs(nope)...then tried a Retro 2A3(too much color)...then tried an Avalon AD2055(my favorite but a bit too clean). I may have to bite the bullet and get a pair of Pulse Techniques..ouch 🤣 On compressors - I am really liking the Gyraf G22 a lot!!!! As to your post about eq, I am really liking the Thermionic Swift. If i was looking for Pultecs, I would start with the Audioscape at only $2200 for two! www.audio-scape.com/products/eqpa |
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Post by theshea on Oct 23, 2021 1:01:02 GMT -6
i have and used the drawmer 1978 on the mixbus. bit lately it got replaced by PA SPL iron and TDR kotelnikov ... it‘s simplier staying totally itb. and it sounds good, very good to me.
That's funny, just wanted to ask if someone uses the Drawmer. Yes I love the PA SPL as well sounds good to me too.
the 1978 is really good (not only „for the price“). it is very flexible and has most feature and more you could dream of - all useful: saturation, dry/wet mixknob, eq/sidechain ... it really is just laziness which leads me to work completely in the box lately ... |
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