Anybody using this combination as a channel strip? What are you tracking with it and how do you like it? What style of music too?

OneMan

Here is an email question I received from a friendly reader of the RO forums. Before I give my opinion, I think it would be helpful for him to hear some other opinions as well. Anyone want to chime in here and help him out?

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Hi Jon,

Hi all - I'm in the market to get a REALLY great compressor to track into Pro Tools. Primarily I record vocals and guitar .
I want flexibility in the compressor (ie from transparent to obvious) and also lotsa headroom. In particular something that can handle transients and peaks without 'popping' artifacts..
Money is no object so please cast your votes...thanks! :D

Hi, I have a question for the pros out there!
I have pretty good results recording snare, but I wanna know what compressors (on Protools) should I use to get that powerful snare that you hear on rock bands these days, and what would be the settings of the compressor. I have all the bombfactory and Waves compressors. thanks

I'm working in Pro Tools TDM, would like to invest in outboard compression for the mix bus. Or a plugin ? (prefer outboard that could be used for other things) Any suggestions appreciated. Craig

I'm working in Pro Tools TDM, would like to invest in outboard compression for the mix bus. Or a plugin ? (prefer outboard that could be used for other things) Any suggestions appreciated. Craig

Just curious as to when other mixers start engaging stereo compression in the mix process.

Let me try to explain what I'm looking for.

Multi-band compression is fun and can bring out the sparkle in a recording, but I hate the lack of control of EXACTLY what happens, plus the fact its added late (generally in mastering) as a sort of "Band aid" thing.

Firstly, I want band prioritizing. For example, take a kickdrum. Its a "Klick" and a "boom". Fine.

Doing alternative rock stuff. I was thinking of trying a pair of distressors on the 2-bus. I already use one on kick and snr. The (compress the sh*t out of them and blend routine).Course I'd have to run a tone to make sure they are matched. That can be a PITA. Was looking for a good 2-bus compressor. Thought the Daking might be cool. Any thoughts or comments appreciated.
Tim

Can anybody tell me what's the difference in sound between the Urei 1176 and 1178?(I know, the 1178 is stereo) I think there are only silverface 1178 around. Is there an difference like with the 1176 blackface/silverface? Is there something in serial-numbers that's important? Is the four- Buttons-In-Trick working with the 1178.
Hope somebody can help me.