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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 18, 2014 7:40:52 GMT -6
I've always used slower optical or mu compressors...but what's the thinking on this? Never tried it...I would assume 4:1 slow attack, medium release to taste? I guess an option is to just go try it...  |
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Post by henge on Mar 18, 2014 8:07:00 GMT -6
I've always used slower optical or mu compressors...but what's the thinking on this? Never tried it...I would assume 4:1 slow attack, medium release to taste? I guess an option is to just go try it... Been using the WA76 on bass tracks lately and it does a great job. Only thing is it eats up some low end so I have to compensate for that. |
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Post by RicFoxx on Mar 18, 2014 8:09:23 GMT -6
I've always used slower optical or mu compressors...but what's the thinking on this? Never tried it...I would assume 4:1 slow attack, medium release to taste? I guess an option is to just go try it... Been using the WA76 on bass tracks lately and it does a great job. Only thing is it eats up some low end so I have to compensate for that. What settings do you use henge??? Ive been trying WA76 on bass but not quite getting it for me. |
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Post by henge on Mar 18, 2014 8:16:22 GMT -6
4:1, fast attack ( now it has to be noted here that, for some reason, the way I finger the strings ALWAYS generates a a large attack spike. The way you touch the strings will probably be very different so a slower attack my help articulation ) release depends on tempo. Aiming for about 3-5 db reduction but sometimes just squashing the bugger sounds awesome!
I was using a UBK Fatso before I got the WA76 and it could never deal with my attack issue. WA76 has no probs in that area.;-)
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Post by svart on Mar 18, 2014 8:29:30 GMT -6
Lots of folks use 1176 on bass so I've heard. medium-fast attack and variable release to smooth out the thumps. Most of the big boys I've read about use it around 8/12:1..
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Post by levon on Mar 18, 2014 9:03:40 GMT -6
Mind you, these were UAD plugins, but I had an LA2A on a bass track that never sounded quite right. Switched to the 1176 - instant cure.
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Post by nico on Mar 18, 2014 10:58:46 GMT -6
While the 4:1 ratio is great if you want to preserve some natural dynamics, combined with moderate att/rel times, you can nail down basses with 8:1 & upper ratios with shorter attack times ( med/longer release time if you want to avoid breathing/pumping )...or completely go ballistic grrrrowl and use the all ratios in though it's more of a wildcard depending on style/texture you're going after |
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Post by henge on Mar 18, 2014 11:32:02 GMT -6
Are we talking tracking or mixing?
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Post by jeromemason on Mar 18, 2014 12:12:14 GMT -6
I've never used anything but an 1176 on bass..... not any fancy one, just the LN set to 8:1 with med-fast attack and fast release.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Mar 18, 2014 15:16:59 GMT -6
I've been using the UAD Bluestripe hitting it pretty hard. Then a MU behind that for even more. Pretty good result.
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 18, 2014 17:39:03 GMT -6
The best compressor I've used on bass - including the Sta-Level - was the Anamod 660. Just awesome.
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Post by noah shain on Mar 18, 2014 23:39:02 GMT -6
I've never used anything but an 1176 on bass..... not any fancy one, just the LN set to 8:1 with med-fast attack and fast release. Same here for tracking. Not in mixes though. |
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Post by awtac on Mar 19, 2014 3:52:19 GMT -6
all buttons in for bass.
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Post by tonycamphd on Mar 19, 2014 6:16:37 GMT -6
1176 never worked for me on bass for the same reason henge mentioned, best compressor I've used for bass was an original la3a, it was like a magic box, I'm hoping/intending that my under construction serpent sa3a(chimera)will come close to that thing!
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Mar 19, 2014 11:08:20 GMT -6
I brought my own LA-3a into Motown for bass and vocals. I liked it better than our blue stripe 1176 or Fairchild 660 and 666. I was very disappointed by the reissues and am hanging on to my pair of originals with an iron grip.
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