do any of you guys use Waves compressors straight to disk while recording vocals. I'm wondering how it sounds? would an outboard compressor sound a lot better? if so... how much am I looking at for a good one?
which Waves compressor do you use?
is there other plugin compressors you like better than Waves?
Thanks,
Mark
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mcmilliron wrote: I'll have to check out the timeworks plugins :
mcmilliron wrote: I'll have to check out the timeworks plugins :D
Since I can't afford a good compressor should I not even bother using plugins while I'm tracking?
thanks again
Your best bet may be to just get the hottest levels you can to tape (read: your track) and use a good plug-in after the fact to get what you want. If you use the plug-in while tracking you may get some serious latency issues. Use a pop-screen to reduce the plosives; that will cut down some transient peaks as well.
I love the RVox..has a built in gate that I find very useful.
I love the RVox..has a built in gate that I find very useful.
Typically I would prefer external compressors myself as this way you can listen without latency. Using plug ins can and will create latency which can throw a vocalist off.
Just remember that the recording isn't compressed when using a plug in during recording, it's only affecting the output and not the input so to speak!
I also agree that the RComp is a great compressor as well!
Opus :D
I'd use an outboard compressor/pre amp rack combo. I use the Jo
I'd use an outboard compressor/pre amp rack combo.
I use the Joe Meek VCQ1 and have no need for anything else. In 20 years I ll have a Vintage piece everyone will want . LOL
It depends on your budget. My first set up was an ART MP and Levler Combo (about $200 then) until I bought the Meek.
On the Sw side I have it all and prefer the Waves Para EQ and the L2 i for some (Low CPU overhead) and Lexicon Pantheon Verb.
I like the Timeworks compressor better than the waves.