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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 24, 2023 12:05:23 GMT -6
Sounds bloody awful. Makes every vocal sound worse and does nothing for instruments, the bass fuzz is nasty, yuk. Sorry Peter it needs a mk2 with warmth and a sweet top end.
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Post by tonygunz21 on Jul 24, 2023 12:25:46 GMT -6
I was kind of hoping the heritage unit was going to be a faithful (to the extent possible) "clone" so that I could offload my cl1b and take advantage of the ridiculous inflated prices, but looks like I'll have to hang on to it for a bit longer because there just doesn't seem to be anything that is sonically close.
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Post by ab101 on Jul 24, 2023 13:20:59 GMT -6
So sad about the tubesessor. However, there are still many optos out there for great prices, that are not a CL1b, but are still fantastic - like Buzz Audio opto comps, and of course, the Audioscape Opto.
As to Heritage Audio, their 609a diode comp is a winner and at a reasonable price. It is different enough from the Audioscape D comp to warrant having both!
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Post by thehightenor on Jul 24, 2023 13:52:46 GMT -6
QUOTED FOR TRUTH. also.... I'm happy with the one Tube-Tech CL1b and f anything, I'd go after the CL1a. If I were going to do a third party reissue (clone) I would recreate the 'A' not the 'b' Agreed! The CL1A was special…one of the many things I wish I hadn’t sold 🤦🏻♂️ 25 years ago I was hired as a producer/drummer to produce and play on an album for an artist with a decent production budget. He hired in a shed load of fancy gear - and one piece was an early CL1A. I will never forget that compressor - it was literally stunning - so warm and musical - this amazing rubbery envelope and what a vibe. I so wish I'd tried to buy it of the rental company. |
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Post by Ward on Jul 24, 2023 16:59:43 GMT -6
Agreed! The CL1A was special…one of the many things I wish I hadn’t sold 🤦🏻♂️ 25 years ago I was hired as a producer/drummer to produce and play on an album for an artist with a decent production budget. He hired in a shed load of fancy gear - and one piece was an early CL1A. I will never forget that compressor - it was literally stunning - so warm and musical - this amazing rubbery envelope and what a vibe. I so wish I'd tried to buy it of the rental company. QFT! As rare as hen's teeth now. what are y'all's thoughts on the Tube Tech LCA 2b ? Is it a bridge too far? |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 24, 2023 20:54:16 GMT -6
25 years ago I was hired as a producer/drummer to produce and play on an album for an artist with a decent production budget. He hired in a shed load of fancy gear - and one piece was an early CL1A. I will never forget that compressor - it was literally stunning - so warm and musical - this amazing rubbery envelope and what a vibe. I so wish I'd tried to buy it of the rental company. QFT! As rare as hen's teeth now. what are y'all's thoughts on the Tube Tech LCA 2b ? Is it a bridge too far? When we had zero gear in the Morcheeba studio that was just an old SSL room with a Mackie in the middle and empty racks, we proudly bought an LCA 2b and it was the nastiest sounding comp I’ve ever had. I was using our Alesis more often. They so got it wrong with that pile of dung. |
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Post by plinker on Jul 25, 2023 0:38:55 GMT -6
QFT! As rare as hen's teeth now. what are y'all's thoughts on the Tube Tech LCA 2b ? Is it a bridge too far? When we had zero gear in the Morcheeba studio that was just an old SSL room with a Mackie in the middle and empty racks, we proudly bought an LCA 2b and it was the nastiest sounding comp I’ve ever had. I was using our Alesis more often. They so got it wrong with that pile of dung. So, to be clear, you’re saying that the LCA2b is a “pass on it” right?? |
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Post by Ward on Jul 25, 2023 7:39:39 GMT -6
QFT! As rare as hen's teeth now. what are y'all's thoughts on the Tube Tech LCA 2b ? Is it a bridge too far? When we had zero gear in the Morcheeba studio that was just an old SSL room with a Mackie in the middle and empty racks, we proudly bought an LCA 2b and it was the nastiest sounding comp I’ve ever had. I was using our Alesis more often. They so got it wrong with that pile of dung. honestly, I've never heard anyone contradict this statement so I was wondering if there were ANYONE out there who knew the trick to it! I reckon there isn't one, after all. What about the LCA2a ? short lived and some are does not exist. So, if you know, do tell. |
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Post by enlav on Jul 25, 2023 7:58:25 GMT -6
So sad about the tubesessor. However, there are still many optos out there for great prices, that are not a CL1b, but are still fantastic - like Buzz Audio opto comps, and of course, the Audioscape Opto. As to Heritage Audio, their 609a diode comp is a winner and at a reasonable price. It is different enough from the Audioscape D comp to warrant having both! Side question: In general, are the stereo/19" rack mount Buzz units more colored than the Buzz Essence? |
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Post by Ward on Jul 25, 2023 8:33:35 GMT -6
Additional query:
Tube-Tech still have the CL2a. Once upon a time, in a far away land called tape/console/daw-hybrid land, some engineers said it wasn't quite the same as the CL1a as there were limitations due to the shared power supply. Bollocks or potentially correct?
TT wold suggest the CL2a is two CL1a's with the option for stereo and multiple comp operation. And a CL2a is just 17% more than a CL1b - and you have two units. Hmmm
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Post by ab101 on Jul 25, 2023 9:43:04 GMT -6
So sad about the tubesessor. However, there are still many optos out there for great prices, that are not a CL1b, but are still fantastic - like Buzz Audio opto comps, and of course, the Audioscape Opto. As to Heritage Audio, their 609a diode comp is a winner and at a reasonable price. It is different enough from the Audioscape D comp to warrant having both! Side question: In general, are the stereo/19" rack mount Buzz units more colored than the Buzz Essence? is a good person for this question. I have used the Buzz Audio Essence, original SOC, SOC20, and the Vortex. None of them are very colored to me, but just a slight sweetening. The Essence is wonderful and smooth. I am not sure I could even call one of them my favorite as they are all so good. |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 25, 2023 16:54:09 GMT -6
Side question: In general, are the stereo/19" rack mount Buzz units more colored than the Buzz Essence? is a good person for this question. I have used the Buzz Audio Essence, original SOC, SOC20, and the Vortex. None of them are very colored to me, but just a slight sweetening. The Essence is wonderful and smooth. I am not sure I could even call one of them my favorite as they are all so good. I bloody love my SOC 20 M. Doesn’t get much better for vocals and stuff. I think Buzz gear is a Buzz. In a well behaved way. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Jul 25, 2023 18:54:58 GMT -6
When we had zero gear in the Morcheeba studio that was just an old SSL room with a Mackie in the middle and empty racks, we proudly bought an LCA 2b and it was the nastiest sounding comp I’ve ever had. I was using our Alesis more often. They so got it wrong with that pile of dung. So, to be clear, you’re saying that the LCA2b is a “pass on it” right?? You're killing me today, Jim! |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 25, 2023 20:24:37 GMT -6
When we had zero gear in the Morcheeba studio that was just an old SSL room with a Mackie in the middle and empty racks, we proudly bought an LCA 2b and it was the nastiest sounding comp I’ve ever had. I was using our Alesis more often. They so got it wrong with that pile of dung. So, to be clear, you’re saying that the LCA2b is a “pass on it” right?? No jump right in. |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 25, 2023 20:26:45 GMT -6
Such a shame about the Tubessor. It’s looking like Audioscape or Stam if you want an accurate LA2A.
Saying that I love my Chandler RS124’s.
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Post by prene1 on Jul 26, 2023 1:56:07 GMT -6
Since sessions haven’t been going on. I decided too learn to rap. And I did this with that. |
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Post by Ward on Jul 26, 2023 6:07:52 GMT -6
So, to be clear, you’re saying that the LCA2b is a “pass on it” right?? No jump right in. I'll bet you still have one (or can find him one) to sell him as well! LOL |
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Post by Ward on Jul 26, 2023 6:09:42 GMT -6
Hoping for a reply on this . . . I'm looking to you,. paulcheeba Godfrey! Additional query: Tube-Tech still have the CL2a. Once upon a time, in a far away land called tape/console/daw-hybrid land, some engineers said it wasn't quite the same as the CL1a as there were limitations due to the shared power supply. Bollocks or potentially correct? TT wold suggest the CL2a is two CL1a's with the option for stereo and multiple comp operation. And a CL2a is just 17% more than a CL1b - and you have two units. Hmmm |
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Post by prene1 on Jul 26, 2023 7:22:40 GMT -6
Yeah. I’m keeping her ( tubesessor ). My little doodle has now landed on dj’s doorsteps and they are eating my little rap. Ha!
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Post by plinker on Jul 26, 2023 11:44:36 GMT -6
My little doodle has now landed on dj’s doorsteps and they are eating my little rap. What are you wearin' ? |
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Post by prene1 on Jul 26, 2023 15:05:35 GMT -6
My little doodle has now landed on dj’s doorsteps and they are eating my little rap. What are you wearin' ? ROFLMAO!!!! |
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