who can make me a great Stereo buss compressor for heavy rock music ?

[krisbelaen]

I'm looking for someone who can make me a good sounding stereo buss compressor.
I'm doing mainly heavy rock music.
PM me with offers and ideas.
thanks

[Juniorhifikit]

The SSL compressor is a popular choice in that genre. Speaking for myself, having built several; I'd have to charge you more than what SSL or Alan Smart charges simply because they're tooled up for the job and I'm not. If you aren't a DIY'er, just buy one retail.

[Infernal_Death]

Well i just looked around and the original SSL sells for $3200 and the Alan Smart for $2500.

I just finished the Gyraf SSL and all i have to do is to buy the rack case. After all i am guessing the part cost will be around 100-150 Euros. Since there are really only standard parts and no transformers used it really is quite cheap.
So i really don't know how to come anywhere near those commercial products with charging for work time.

Andreas if i were you i would "bite the pain" and start building yourself a version. It's not too long ago i started myself to get into the DIY stuff and i did 1 mic preamp, 1 1176 clone and now the Gyraf SSL. And the tube mic preamp G9, the Gyraf pultec clone and a Neve 1290 copy is on it's way.
I am still a beginner but there are so many helpfull people here with much experience.
It's really worth to build your own stuff.

Flo

[Kev]

Yeah,

Wot Flo said !! [img]graemlins/up.gif[/img]

... and the knowledge you gain helps when making purchases of new and old gear in the future.

[krisbelaen]

Hey guys , I want to give it a try.
but who in europe can make me PCB for the SSL?

[Infernal_Death]

Hi Andreas.

Let me tell you that's a wise descision. You won't regret it. It's work, sure but very rewarding.
As for the PCB: Well i could make you one but i don't do PCB's in the next few weeks so you would have to wait some time. When i run my next batch of PCB's there isn't a problem doing a additional SSL board for you.
If it's ok with you to wait a bit (really can't tell you how long) i can help you out. But maybe you find someone who can make you one faster. If not ask me in some weeks.

Flo

[jonathan hayward]

Has Learner not still got some SSL PCBs?

[HiString]

I don't think so.

Some weeks ago I asked him to keep me "in the loop" for any surplus pcb's, but haven't heard anything, so I presume they all sold.......if they didn't I hope he reads this and let's me know. :D

[gyraf]

Also the Swedish Chef is working on possible distribution of PCB's. There's plenty of trouble with the manufacturer for the time being though..

Jakob E.

[vikki]

Hi
Theres a little pcb manufacturing firm up here in Cheshire u.k. who i spoke to in person a few weeks ago and he said he didn't mind doing one offs or short runs. If anyone's stuck i can put you in touch, prices didn't seem too bad and the guy seemed quite genuine and eager. I haven't actually had anything done at the firm yet, but he'd got all the pro gear for the job.
Vikki(u.k)