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Post by drbill on Apr 13, 2023 14:00:01 GMT -6
Announcing :
Fairi-Mu!Louder Than Liftoff and Locomotive Audio. Together under the same hood!!! But what is it? Compressor? Saturator? 2 Bus Processor? EQ? CompreSat? SaturComp? Or all of the above?? Be one of the first to see / hear it at the Locomotive Audio Booth - NAMM 2023 - Booth 15324 PS -Mmmmmm - yummy tubes and transformers!!!   |
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 13, 2023 15:45:09 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Apr 13, 2023 16:24:12 GMT -6
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Post by gwlee7 on Apr 13, 2023 16:35:47 GMT -6
Well, I love my og SB and I have heard nothing (literally and figuratively) but good things about and from Locomotive Audio so I don’t see how this could hurt anything. 😎
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Post by chessparov on Apr 13, 2023 16:38:30 GMT -6
Just for trained engineers and musicians?
Chris
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Post by plinker on Apr 13, 2023 23:08:06 GMT -6
Wait — I’m confused (of course)
It says it’s a stereo compressor that is stereo linkable.
Uhhh….Quattro??
😜
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Post by BradM on Apr 13, 2023 23:20:12 GMT -6
Wait — I’m confused (of course) It says it’s a stereo compressor that is stereo linkable. Uhhh….Quattro?? 😜 The sidechain can be linked or set to dual mono. This will affect how the compressor reacts for both channels if the triggering sound is just on one side. This also lets you use the module in a dual mono mode….a sound in the left channel wouldn’t trigger compression on the right side and vice versa. I hope that helps. Brad |
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Post by BradM on Apr 13, 2023 23:21:48 GMT -6
Well, I love my og SB and I have heard nothing (literally and figuratively) but good things about and from Locomotive Audio so I don’t see how this could hurt anything. 😎 We were definitely going for minimal suck. Barely made it. Phew!  Brad |
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Post by ericn on Apr 14, 2023 6:29:50 GMT -6
Well, I love my og SB and I have heard nothing (literally and figuratively) but good things about and from Locomotive Audio so I don’t see how this could hurt anything. 😎 We were definitely going for minimal suck. Barely made it. Phew! Brad You name it minimal Suck so the Behringer Clone be Suck Maximum! |
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Post by drbill on Apr 14, 2023 9:37:12 GMT -6
More info!! This collaboration is awesome!!
Locomotive Audio and Louder Than Liftoff are proud to announce a collaboration on the very first expansion module for the Silver Bullet mk2 stereo Tone-Amp: the Fairi-Mu by Locomotive Audio. Fairi-mu is a stereo vari-mu tube compressor inspired by the vintage classics. It draws on the heritage of Locomotive Audio’s acclaimed 14B and WT-COMP compressor designs to deliver smooth, euphonic compression to mixes and individual tracks. When the Silver Bullet was initially conceived back in 2014 it had always been a dream to get some real tube mojo into the signal flow of the unit. When the mk2 version was launched in 2021 for the mk2 version, we knew our friends at Locomotive Audio were the right partners to bring this valve vision to life.
Features:
Vari-mu compression when sidechain is enabled
Tube & transformer saturation when sidechain is bypassed
Attack: 20, 40 ms - selectable by jumper
Release: 200, 450, 900 ms - selectable by jumper
Ratio: 1:1 to 5:1 - varies with compression
Threshold and Output Gain - adjustable via trimmers
Sidechain HPF: off, 100, 200 Hz - selectable by jumper
Stereo Link or Dual Mono sidechain
12AU7 tubes
Custom wound American-made transformers
Locomotive Audio and Louder Than Liftoff are proud to announce a collaboration on the very first expansion module for the Silver Bullet mk2 stereo Tone-Amp: the Fairi-Mu by Locomotive Audio. Fairi-mu is a stereo vari-mu tube compressor inspired by the vintage classics. It draws on the heritage of Locomotive Audio’s acclaimed 14B and WT-COMP compressor designs to deliver smooth, euphonic compression to mixes and individual tracks. When the Silver Bullet was initially conceived back in 2014 it had always been a dream to get some real tube mojo into the signal flow of the unit. When the mk2 version was launched in 2021 for the mk2 version, we knew our friends at Locomotive Audio were the right partners to bring this valve vision to life.
Features:
Vari-mu compression when sidechain is enabled
Tube & transformer saturation when sidechain is bypassed
Attack: 20, 40 ms - selectable by jumper
Release: 200, 450, 900 ms - selectable by jumper
Ratio: 1:1 to 5:1 - varies with compression
Threshold and Output Gain - adjustable via trimmers
Sidechain HPF: off, 100, 200 Hz - selectable by jumper
Stereo Link or Dual Mono sidechain
12AU7 tubes
Custom wound American-made transformers
The Silver Bullet mk2 is a 2RU analog mojo and tone-shaping box for 2-bus, tracks, and mics. A dual-interface analog expansion slot inside the unit accepts stereo Mojo Modules (like the Fairi-Mu) or Colour modules, which allows users to expand and customize the processing of the unit. There are simple controls for drive and wet/dry mix on the front panel of the Silver Bullet mk2 for the “Mojo C” processing block.
Come see and hear Fairi-Mu in action in the Silver Bullet mk2 at NAMM:
Locomotive Audio Booth 15324, ACC North
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Post by Darren Boling on Apr 14, 2023 10:10:41 GMT -6
Dammit! Brad, drBill and Locomotive finally found the crack in my GAS proof suit that's kept me from upgrading to a MK2. Anyone wanna buy a pair of Anamod 660's...
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Post by drbill on Apr 14, 2023 10:22:39 GMT -6
Dammit! Brad, drBill and Locomotive finally found the crack in my GAS proof suit that's kept me from upgrading to a MK2. Anyone wanna buy a pair of Anamod 660's... There are more cracks coming...... |
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Post by plinker on Apr 14, 2023 10:36:39 GMT -6
Wait — I’m confused (of course) It says it’s a stereo compressor that is stereo linkable. Uhhh….Quattro?? 😜 The sidechain can be linked or set to dual mono. This will affect how the compressor reacts for both channels if the triggering sound is just on one side. This also lets you use the module in a dual mono mode….a sound in the left channel wouldn’t trigger compression on the right side and vice versa. I hope that helps. Brad Thanks -- I was just having fun with the description. So, it's a dual-mono compressor that is stereo linkable. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Apr 14, 2023 13:35:12 GMT -6
So do this go in the slot "C" in the silverbuller? Can it also go in slot A or N?
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Post by BradM on Apr 14, 2023 13:47:27 GMT -6
So do this go in the slot "C" in the silverbuller? Can it also go in slot A or N? Good question. The gain staging would be all out of whack if you tried to put this in the A and N slots. Those slots operate at different levels. Brad |
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Post by Blackdawg on Apr 14, 2023 13:51:04 GMT -6
So do this go in the slot "C" in the silverbuller? Can it also go in slot A or N? Good question. The gain staging would be all out of whack if you tried to put this in the A and N slots. Those slots operate at different levels. Brad Cool thanks Brad. Was curious as I know if i remember right the A and N were done modular in the MKII so was curious. |
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Post by Darren Boling on Apr 14, 2023 16:21:57 GMT -6
Can we order the MK2 with this installed instead of SSL? Cost? Asking for a friend...
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Post by drbill on Apr 14, 2023 17:46:01 GMT -6
Can we order the MK2 with this installed instead of SSL? Cost? Asking for a friend... Yes you will be able to do that. Pricing is yet to be determined after Eric gets back from NAMM and him and Brad cost out the build. |
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Post by bgrotto on Apr 16, 2023 9:54:17 GMT -6
Congrats, drbill ! This is very, very cool. Makes me wish my beloved SB was mk 2! One thing caught my eye that I'd love some clarification on: the name of the unit suggests "inspiration" from the Fairchild, but the attack times are very, very slow. Was my assumption about the 660/670 lineage incorrect? |
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Post by drbill on Apr 16, 2023 13:09:19 GMT -6
Congrats, drbill ! This is very, very cool. Makes me wish my beloved SB was mk 2! One thing caught my eye that I'd love some clarification on: the name of the unit suggests "inspiration" from the Fairchild, but the attack times are very, very slow. Was my assumption about the 660/670 lineage incorrect? Thanks Benny!! Maybe a mk2 is on your horizon at some point.... I hope that I'm not speaking out of line before Eric and Brad can weigh in, but the initial "inspiration" from my perspective was between a couple of Variable Mu units that are kind of hinted at "within the name" - hint, hint. Reality is - it is similar, it is neither. It is a unique transformer / tube based Variable Mu compressor designed by one of the leaders in tube design in 2023 (Eric Strouth). Looking at Eric's other Variable Mu compressors would probably be enlightening in context. Hope that helps. I'd say "stay tuned" - much more to come from Eric and Brad on the direction things have taken. Just my $0.02... |
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Post by bgrotto on Apr 16, 2023 14:34:41 GMT -6
Congrats, drbill ! This is very, very cool. Makes me wish my beloved SB was mk 2! One thing caught my eye that I'd love some clarification on: the name of the unit suggests "inspiration" from the Fairchild, but the attack times are very, very slow. Was my assumption about the 660/670 lineage incorrect? Thanks Benny!! Maybe a mk2 is on your horizon at some point.... I hope that I'm not speaking out of line before Eric and Brad can weigh in, but the initial "inspiration" from my perspective was between a couple of Variable Mu units that are kind of hinted at "within the name" - hint, hint. Reality is - it is similar, it is neither. It is a unique transformer / tube based Variable Mu compressor designed by one of the leaders in tube design in 2023 (Eric Strouth). Looking at Eric's other Variable Mu compressors would probably be enlightening in context. Hope that helps. I'd say "stay tuned" - much more to come from Eric and Brad on the direction things have taken. Just my $0.02... Very helpful answer, thank you, and, it makes perfect sense. The Locomotive stuff stands readily on its own, so I'm not surprised that it's a unique design, and I'm sure it sounds stellar. |
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Post by recordingengineer on Apr 16, 2023 23:17:54 GMT -6
There are more cracks coming...... I believe you meant to say there’s more crack coming… |
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