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Post by knucklehead89 on Mar 22, 2024 19:07:59 GMT -6
Has anyone compared these two on vocals and bass?
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Post by smashlord on Mar 22, 2024 19:21:31 GMT -6
I can't comment on the BLA... I understand its modeled after CLA's specific REV A/Bs that have mods or drifted components or what not... but I have used the Purple alot and other blue stripe variants. The Purple has a top end push to it that is really nice for vocals, like a blue stripe, but in a different way. I think you would probably be happy with either.
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Post by tkaitkai on Mar 22, 2024 19:25:20 GMT -6
Haven’t directly compared but have owned/used both.
I would say they’re two different animals.
The MC77 sounds more like what would you expect from an 1176, and it does a damn good job compared to a lot of other 1176 emus.
Bluey is based on CLA’s modded blue stripe. It’s thicker, classier, and definitely more oriented toward vocals. It’s almost tube-like. One of my favorite HW comps for sure.
Edit: just realized you’re talking about the Purple HW! Not sure why I immediately thought plugin. Haven’t used a HW MC77 yet.
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Post by seawell on Mar 22, 2024 20:51:04 GMT -6
Not side by side, but I have owned both. From memory, like others have mentioned, the Purple is what you'd expect a great 1176 to sound like. Great unit! The Bluey is a different beast, even when compared to the other Rev A clones. It is in general faster and much more heavy handed which I don't mind, especially considering it has a wet/dry blend. If you're looking for a great all around compressor to track and/or mix with, I'd go with the Purple. If you're looking for more of a mix insert that imparts a lot of character, I'd go with the Bluey.
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Post by christophert on Mar 22, 2024 23:25:24 GMT -6
I have both.
The Purple is like a great 1176, just a tad cleaner (which is great for vocals and snare, and just about everything) It sits in the mix better than a lot of compressors.
The Bluey is a more flexible comp with the wet / dry - but also more like a dirty 1176 (which is great for rock vocals)
Even though they are both 1176 designs, they sound very different to my ears.
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Post by Ward on Mar 24, 2024 17:47:08 GMT -6
They are very different units.
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Post by paulcheeba on Mar 25, 2024 21:07:36 GMT -6
Purple is bright and more HiFi and the Bluey is well a LoFi 1176. I’d rather use a Bluey these days if I had to use an 1176.
If you want a compromise get a Splice.
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Post by ragan on Mar 25, 2024 21:39:46 GMT -6
The Stam AD[F/G] units are also a good option for multiple 1176 iterations in one unit.
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Post by thehightenor on Mar 26, 2024 1:49:28 GMT -6
The Wes Audio NG 76 is very impressive.
I think an NG 76 and a Bluey would make a great pair to cover a wide range of uses.
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