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Typical Uses for Classic Compressors
While I understand that everyone has their own approach to using the
various tools available, I'm interested in what the applications most commonly are for several compressors. What I'm interested in finding out is how the devices are used-tracking, mixing, 2-bus, mastering. And also on what instruments. The devices a LA2A (or the Manley ELOP, etc.) I know people use this track vocals, but where else is it often deployed? Fairchild (or Manley Vari-Mu, or Pendulum, etc.) The 2-bus, and ? 1176 Thanks |
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Typical Uses for Classic Compressors
Well,
I've not had the opportunity to work with any of these legendary compressors but one of the common uses for a single channel compressor of course is during tracking. Another use for a single channel compressor is during mixing as an insert. You can use one to compress group vocals using an auxilliary send. 2 Channel compressors are generally used during mix-down and for mastering. If the compressor has side-chain operation, you have some other options such as quieting down a string bed when the lead vocal is present, etc. I know you are looking for some specific uses for specific compressors but your best bet is to try them in some different situations and see what you prefer. "One man's pleasure is another man's poison" Thomas www.yourhomestudio.com Free Home Studio Newsletter - |
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Typical Uses for Classic Compressors
"Haolemon" wrote in message ups.com... While I understand that everyone has their own approach to using the various tools available, I'm interested in what the applications most commonly are for several compressors. What I'm interested in finding out is how the devices are used-tracking, mixing, 2-bus, mastering. And also on what instruments. The devices a LA2A (or the Manley ELOP, etc.) I know people use this track vocals, but where else is it often deployed? Fairchild (or Manley Vari-Mu, or Pendulum, etc.) The 2-bus, and ? 1176 Thanks 1176 - I hated in on single drums, LOVED it on female vox, good on male vox as well. For some reason, I liked it more on mixdown than I did during tracking - maybe just because I had more time to dial it in. I didn't care for it on bass (I prefer dbx 160 series), I did rather like it on guitars. Sounds like it handles midrange sources well - anyone care to confirm or deny? Mikey Nova Music Productions |
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Typical Uses for Classic Compressors
On 6 Aug 2006 19:23:28 -0700, "YourHomeStudioDotCom"
wrote: I've not had the opportunity to work with any of these legendary compressors but one of the common uses for a single channel compressor of course is during tracking. Though there's no need on a digital system to (irretrievably) compress while recording. Now we no longer need to record hot to get an acceptable s/n figure, compression can be applied (if needed for artistic reasons) later in the mixing process. |
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Typical Uses for Classic Compressors
On 6 Aug 2006 19:23:28 -0700, "YourHomeStudioDotCom"
wrote: I've not had the opportunity to work with any of these legendary compressors but one of the common uses for a single channel compressor of course is during tracking. I always compress while recording when I know I want to: a) control the dymanmics a bit - e.g. using an LA3a on a lead vocal, or b) shape and change the sound - 1176 on congas, and again on a timbales kit with wood blocks and cowbell - all 3 of which I did today. David Correia www.Celebrationsound.com |
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