Alan Smart C2 .....opinions ??????

[yu121]

Hi to all..

Im planning on making my next compressor purchase and just wanted to know what people think of the Alan Smart C2....

I havent had a chance to try it out yet but have heard great things about it...especially for mastering and its 'crush' mode..

I already own a focusrite D3 and Chiswick reach valve compressor and im mostly into pop and dance music...

Thx a lot guys.. ; )

Allen Yu

[jackruston]

HI
I also have a Chiswick and have had the C2 on loan recently. They could not be more different. The C2 really 'compresses'. It has that pop type sound, and is as subtle as a concrete elephant. It is excellent at what it does, but I found personally that it was just a bit too full on for me. Try one.
Jack

[yu121]

Im actually looking for that 'pop' sound..I find the chiswick reach a bit too soft and warm for me...Its excellent for classical stuff [which i occasionally do] but when it comes to pop music..its missing that aggressive thump.

thx..

[centerstage]

I've got an ssl that the c2 is modeled after. Be a man and get it. It is the sound your looking for. Sounds like you already have some great stuff from the other side of the fence anyway.

[Kenny Gioia]

I hate to chime in, but have you tried my SSL/Channelstrip/ TC MasterX setting.

It sounds similar to the real thing and is a hell of a lot more convenient. (Recall)

Assuming you mix in Pro Tools as I do

[audiaudio]

Originally posted by centerstage:
I've got an ssl that the c2 is modeled after. Be a man and get it.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hey centerstage,

Do you mean get the SSL--or get the C2?