I currently use an RNC and Crane Song Hedd for tracking my keyboards and Vocals into my DAW. I like the tube and tape emulations on the HEDD for both tracking and mixing. I was wondering if the compressors on the FATSO were pretty useable for tracking and the 2-bus. I'm not too sure is getting a FATSO would be redundant since I have way to warm and fatten things up with the Hedd.

I just read this on the propellerheads board:

http://www.digitalfishphones.com

he's got a free comp / limiter.
I like it because of it's tube-like warmth

Cheers

I'm trying to do my own preamp and compressor shoot out and I'd like to split the signal after the mic and power supply (tube mic with own power) into two or three different preamps. Then do the same after a single preamp with two or three different compressors. This way I am using the same takes and what not to judge the comparison. Will I run into phasing problems or will this work?

Hello,

I'm looking for a compressor I'll mainly be using on lead vocals while mixing. It will be for rock vocals and I'm looking for something that I can really hear the effects of the unit when compressed a lot with loosing the top-end or clarity and gives a very full and big sound, but cuts through the mix at the same time.

Hey has anyone tried the 2500? What do you think?

Did anybody works/worked with these Compressors?For which Instruments is the best way to use them that they really rock?

The best plug comp I have is the Ren Comp, but it sounds to loose. I want something that's going to really make the drums pop. Is there a good plug (rtas) for this, or is hardware the only way to do it well...if so, which box?

I am recording from an AKG 1000s microphone into a dbx preamp. Also using a Kurzwel K2500.

What setting are needed on the various inputs and outputs on the back of the dbx preamp. there is achoice of dbV and dBu (-10 and =4)

in particular,

1. What is needed on the input from the Kurzweil?

I just bought a 1178 and I was wondering what for it would be nice - I used it on a mix as mastering comp - very nice but coloured the sound pretty much

does anybody got experience with it?

maybe you even tell something about how you use it att/rel. .

thanks a lot : lukluk_1999@yahoo.com

I need opinions on the best 2-bus comp. The Manley seems to have a good rep but I'm concerned with the tube issue and the questions of low end mud. The Crane Song seems to be where I'm leaning. I do mostly Alt rock. Just got off the phone with the Smart distributor.