ot :Compressor recomendations

[DHG MUSIC]

Hello everybody

Please advice on stereo or mono compresors
Im looking for the ultimate vocal compresor

I already own

1 Smart research c2
1 ssl g serier bus compresor
1 inward connections TSL 3
2 Distressors with the british options
2 tube tech cl1b

Can anybody give me an input

Someone mention to me even the Urei 1176 Rev F
or the Retro instruments 176


Please share your thoughts


Thanks in advance

[JFreak]

Have you tried Focusrite Compounder already? It's a killer for vocals, be sure to try its unique bass expansion

[SunsetLodge]

Originally Posted by DHG MUSIC

Hello everybody

Please advice on stereo or mono compresors
Im looking for the ultimate vocal compresor

I already own

1 Smart research c2
1 ssl g serier bus compresor
1 inward connections TSL 3
2 Distressors with the british options
2 tube tech cl1b

Can anybody give me an input

Someone mention to me even the Urei 1176 Rev F
or the Retro instruments 176


Please share your thoughts


Thanks in advance

I have an idea, how about posting in a forum about compressors, instead of a TDM Protools Mac forum. Yeah, Id prolly start there.

[DHG MUSIC]

I have another Idea

Learn to read OT means OT

[DHG MUSIC]

Originally Posted by JFreak

Have you tried Focusrite Compounder already? It's a killer for vocals, be sure to try its unique bass expansion

Thanks I will defenetly look into that

[Bentley Ferrari]

Looking at what you already own, I'd say you've already got what you need. Just a question of knowing the equipment and dialing in the sound you're after, no? Not that I'm against buying new gear. I really like using the Distressors, but I also like what I get with Cranesong Trakkers and Purple MC77s. Manley's VoxBox is a great tool as well, but it's not just a compressor.

[docric]

Genre'? Current vocal mics? Male/female ?etc....

You've got some great stuff... are you not pleased with your results?
I really like the Distressor, for both the aggressive male "in your face" stuff, AND that Vintage emulation mode in 10:1 (Fairchild, I think?) for the "older" vibe...

I'm curious... I'm surprised that you have both a G384 AND a C2... are you keeping the C2 just for the "crush" mode? Do you find these reproducing each other?

Thanks!

[Dizzi45Z]

Originally Posted by DHG MUSIC

Hello everybody

Please advice on stereo or mono compresors
Im looking for the ultimate vocal compresor

I already own

1 Smart research c2
1 ssl g serier bus compresor
1 inward connections TSL 3
2 Distressors with the british options
2 tube tech cl1b

Can anybody give me an input

Someone mention to me even the Urei 1176 Rev F
or the Retro instruments 176


Please share your thoughts


Thanks in advance

I know you are looking hardware wise, and I'm a plug-in guy, but I tend to get what I think are awesome results combining Waves C4 followed by CLA-76 Blue Stripe compressor. Sometimes I'll follow that with the Sonnox Inflator. But the C4 tends to balance out the vocal really well if their vocals are too bright or dull sounding and then the CLA-76 brings out the clarity, punch and intelligibility of the vocal. I don't have a ton of different vocal microphones to find the exact match per singer, but this combination works almost all of the time for me.

[DHG MUSIC]

Originally Posted by Bentley Ferrari

Looking at what you already own, I'd say you've already got what you need. Just a question of knowing the equipment and dialing in the sound you're after, no? Not that I'm against buying new gear. I really like using the Distressors, but I also like what I get with Cranesong Trakkers and Purple MC77s. Manley's VoxBox is a great tool as well, but it's not just a compressor.

Thanks for your response

Im looking for a Grundge type sound, and some how I feel the sound I have its a little to smooth

The only reason Im afraid of buying a UREI 1176 its because I really believe that 45 years old units its pushing it a little hard

May be I will go with the retro sound 176

But I will check your recomendations

Thanks

[DHG MUSIC]

Originally Posted by docric

Genre'? Current vocal mics? Male/female ?etc....

You've got some great stuff... are you not pleased with your results?
I really like the Distressor, for both the aggressive male "in your face" stuff, AND that Vintage emulation mode in 10:1 (Fairchild, I think?) for the "older" vibe...

I'm curious... I'm surprised that you have both a G384 AND a C2... are you keeping the C2 just for the "crush" mode? Do you find these reproducing each other?

Thanks!

I guess my genre could be defined by Rock Pop, with both Male and female

Dont do R&B or rap,

THe smart I use it to parallel compress Drums, ( the crush mode its amazin)

But my Buss Comp its the SSL, its a hard habit to brake


Thanks for your help