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Post by q2audio on Jul 7, 2016 17:25:49 GMT -6
A point to remember with the Compex is that the threshold control is fed from the output of the preamp stage, not the input as in more modern VCA type compressors. I've found that if you set the threshold too high it is possible to clip the preamp trying to get more than a few dB of compression (depending on input level, ratio, etc.).
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Post by joseph on Jul 7, 2016 20:11:51 GMT -6
It sounds great! Definitely an edgy and tough comp. Probably not a comp I would use on a vocal, unless it was a soft singer who really needs to sound edgy, but I can see this being a staple on drums and electric guitars to do the Compex thing. I will pick up another for a stereo pair soon. Yeah nice grab and big line tone to it. I imagine it working really well in parallel.
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Post by Randge on Jul 7, 2016 23:38:07 GMT -6
A point to remember with the Compex is that the threshold control is fed from the output of the preamp stage, not the input as in more modern VCA type compressors. I've found that if you set the threshold too high it is possible to clip the preamp trying to get more than a few dB of compression (depending on input level, ratio, etc.). I explored distorting it that way on purpose last night just to see what all I could make it do.
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Post by roundbadge on Jul 8, 2016 0:24:33 GMT -6
Running it it through the paces tonight! Hey Randy hows it compare to the 526?
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Post by Randge on Jul 8, 2016 20:33:51 GMT -6
The 526 is cleaner and works well as a multi-use comp. It's way more transparent if you are looking for a comp that works but doesn't draw attention to itself. The Compex is more flavored and can get a lot more devastating. Both have their uses, that's for sure.
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Post by joseph on Jul 8, 2016 20:48:36 GMT -6
Sounds almost similar to BAC500 in examples, at least superficially in the initial tone.
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Post by Randge on Jul 9, 2016 7:35:05 GMT -6
Biggest surprise so far with the F765. Using it on upright bass. Whatever it's doing when in medium compression of about -6 db, it's helping the big thunder bass to be heard in small speakers. It's not robbing any bottom, just pushing the mids so that I can hear the upright in ipad, iphone, lap top and small bluetooth speakers. New not so secret weapon!
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Post by spock on Jul 16, 2016 12:32:55 GMT -6
I just wanted to say Tim q2audio is a badass; I'm excited that he brought the ADR stuff back to life, very well done. This little 500 rendition looks to be a great addition.
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Post by q2audio on Jul 17, 2016 13:24:25 GMT -6
Thanks Spock! You have no idea what a long fight it has been (and continues to be) getting these things together. Some days I wish I had done a 1176... FAR fewer components to worry about and no stereo matching. I'm happy to be getting the Compex and now the F765 into studios around the world though!
Tim
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Post by Randge on Jul 17, 2016 23:36:19 GMT -6
And just ordered another, so I have a stereo pair.
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Post by unit7 on Aug 18, 2016 10:07:04 GMT -6
Finally had some time playing with these. I'm into parallel compression and for drums I've finally found an alternative to Chandler Zener. I m o darker, more gooey and smashes transients more than the Zener. In a very very nice way. Keeper!
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