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Post by ragan on May 11, 2020 20:44:45 GMT -6
I straight up liked the BLA one better.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 11, 2020 21:29:03 GMT -6
Me too.
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Post by guitfiddler on May 11, 2020 22:13:25 GMT -6
I’ve been into clean compression lately that just adds a little weight and puts its smooth stamp on things. I’m not in the market for another 1176(was looking at Capi 526). I really dig 3 - 1176’s on Drums, one on snare and two on overheads, blend to taste!
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 11, 2020 22:42:14 GMT -6
Just listened again, the Bluey is clamping down a little harder than the original, but I actually like that more than the original which although brighter, has an edge on some words I didn't love. BLA did a hell of a job here. Yes the original did occasionally have a little bit of an edge to it, a little bit more spitty. I am surprised how well they have done for a $799 compressor. Its pretty incredible.
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Post by LesC on May 11, 2020 23:45:41 GMT -6
Since they're a similar price, any comments from those who have compared the Bluey and the Audioscape? I'm thinking of getting one or the other mostly for tracking vocals.
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Post by hadaja on May 12, 2020 0:29:21 GMT -6
Since they're a similar price, any comments from those who have compared the Bluey and the Audioscape? I'm thinking of getting one or the other mostly for tracking vocals. +1
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Post by kcatthedog on May 16, 2020 18:56:33 GMT -6
Hairball Audio $599, but you need to build it!
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Post by hadaja on Jun 19, 2020 1:29:57 GMT -6
So did anyone buy one and keep it?
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Post by Ward on Jun 19, 2020 8:11:17 GMT -6
Just listened again, the Bluey is clamping down a little harder than the original, but I actually like that more than the original which although brighter, has an edge on some words I didn't love. BLA did a hell of a job here. That can be adjusted with the attack and release settings. Again, I know I'm a broken record here, but it's like the audioscape bluestripe - Chris perfected the going beyond trick! The Audioscape 76a is faster than an original. If you set the attack at 6 and the release at 5 on the AS, you'll match originals set to A7 R7 and most excellent clones. Meaning, not only can you recreate the original but you can go beyond . . . And I know, I sound like a shameless shill, but the AS 76a almost eliminates all noise. Does the BLA do the same? I sure hope so! I wanna get one too.
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Post by ericn on Jun 19, 2020 8:28:13 GMT -6
One mans gimmick is another’s Holy grail and vise versa. Add the fact that the CLA thing will sell a bunch. Audioscape could have done the same thing but I’m sure the CLA name would price the thing to high.
Hey Ward, soon they are no longer going to call it noise, the new term will be “true analog dither”.
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Post by the other mark williams on Jun 19, 2020 9:54:20 GMT -6
[...] soon they are no longer going to call it noise, the new term will be “true analog dither”. That's fantastic and true. In fact, that should be a new Waves plugin. Just reuse only the noise from the old "V-Series," and call it "TruAnalog Dither."
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Post by seawell on Jun 19, 2020 9:57:54 GMT -6
I've always thought the bluey plug in had a faster attack/release and more saturation than the UAD/Slate, etc... I previously owned a Stam and Audioscape so I'll have some frame of reference when I finally get around to trying the hardware bluey.
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Post by audioscape on Jun 20, 2020 18:43:15 GMT -6
One mans gimmick is another’s Holy grail and vise versa. Add the fact that the CLA thing will sell a bunch. Audioscape could have done the same thing but I’m sure the CLA name would price the thing to high. Hey Ward, soon they are no longer going to call it noise, the new term will be “true analog dither”. Believe it or not, being a HUGE CLA fan, we actually reached out to CLA about 2 years ago through every possible avenue we could find about doing a special version of our 76A with him - incorporating a "CLA SPANK" type switch that would engage the "mods" done to his holy grail 1176. Never heard a word back. And then we saw this at a NAMM show and were like "NO WAYYYYYYYY" hahahahaha. Coincidence? Maybe. Either way, we're super proud of our 76A and would put it up against any other 1176 recreation out there. Even a HALF-WAY decently implemented 1176 circuit will CERTAINLY have a use in the studio - that's the beauty of this classic design. Figured we'd share that tidbit of information, it's actually kind of funny and you're right - can't IMAGINE would it would cost to have the "CLA" stamp officially added to a product. With RAD behind them (IIRC), BLA has quite the resources behind them now, hence all the new stuff. Best of luck to them!
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Post by ericn on Jun 20, 2020 20:04:36 GMT -6
One mans gimmick is another’s Holy grail and vise versa. Add the fact that the CLA thing will sell a bunch. Audioscape could have done the same thing but I’m sure the CLA name would price the thing to high. Hey Ward, soon they are no longer going to call it noise, the new term will be “true analog dither”. Believe it or not, being a HUGE CLA fan, we actually reached out to CLA about 2 years ago through every possible avenue we could find about doing a special version of our 76A with him - incorporating a "CLA SPANK" type switch that would engage the "mods" done to his holy grail 1176. Never heard a word back. And then we saw this at a NAMM show and were like "NO WAYYYYYYYY" hahahahaha. Coincidence? Maybe. Either way, we're super proud of our 76A and would put it up against any other 1176 recreation out there. Even a HALF-WAY decently implemented 1176 circuit will CERTAINLY have a use in the studio - that's the beauty of this classic design. Figured we'd share that tidbit of information, it's actually kind of funny and you're right - can't IMAGINE would it would cost to have the "CLA" stamp officially added to a product. With RAD behind them (IIRC), BLA has quite the resources behind them now, hence all the new stuff. Best of luck to them! This is how a manufacturer should act !
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Post by Ward on Jun 21, 2020 8:28:22 GMT -6
One mans gimmick is another’s Holy grail and vise versa. Add the fact that the CLA thing will sell a bunch. Audioscape could have done the same thing but I’m sure the CLA name would price the thing to high. Hey Ward, soon they are no longer going to call it noise, the new term will be “true analog dither”. Believe it or not, being a HUGE CLA fan, we actually reached out to CLA about 2 years ago through every possible avenue we could find about doing a special version of our 76A with him - incorporating a "CLA SPANK" type switch that would engage the "mods" done to his holy grail 1176. Never heard a word back. And then we saw this at a NAMM show and were like "NO WAYYYYYYYY" hahahahaha. Coincidence? Maybe. Either way, we're super proud of our 76A and would put it up against any other 1176 recreation out there. Even a HALF-WAY decently implemented 1176 circuit will CERTAINLY have a use in the studio - that's the beauty of this classic design. Figured we'd share that tidbit of information, it's actually kind of funny and you're right - can't IMAGINE would it would cost to have the "CLA" stamp officially added to a product. With RAD behind them (IIRC), BLA has quite the resources behind them now, hence all the new stuff. Best of luck to them! That's amazing. I wish I had known that story. I punked CLA at NAMM2014, and when he finally got the joke it was pretty awesome all 'around. You never know what the future might hold!
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Post by audioscape on Jun 21, 2020 20:38:34 GMT -6
Believe it or not, being a HUGE CLA fan, we actually reached out to CLA about 2 years ago through every possible avenue we could find about doing a special version of our 76A with him - incorporating a "CLA SPANK" type switch that would engage the "mods" done to his holy grail 1176. Never heard a word back. And then we saw this at a NAMM show and were like "NO WAYYYYYYYY" hahahahaha. Coincidence? Maybe. Either way, we're super proud of our 76A and would put it up against any other 1176 recreation out there. Even a HALF-WAY decently implemented 1176 circuit will CERTAINLY have a use in the studio - that's the beauty of this classic design. Figured we'd share that tidbit of information, it's actually kind of funny and you're right - can't IMAGINE would it would cost to have the "CLA" stamp officially added to a product. With RAD behind them (IIRC), BLA has quite the resources behind them now, hence all the new stuff. Best of luck to them! This is how a manufacturer should act ! Thank you so very much ericn - much appreciated!!! ...and Ward - I thought I told you that story??! With all the madness at the NAMM shows it's difficult to remember, hahaha. Really no big deal - just a funny, coincidental anecdote
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