In 2001 Universal Audio started it's line of plugins/DSP cards with a model of its own UA 1176. Their model of the 1176 was very good, but as you'd expect they've learned a lot over the last 10 years and a number of their recent plugins are more complex. A lot of people have been lobbying for them to go back and redo their old plugins and it looks like they've been listening.

Hey I'm pretty new to this and i've just started using some compressors on some guitar and drum tracks i've recorded I don't know where to start. Please help! I usually just set the threshold low and turn and turn up the input til i hear it working. Btw, if I want to limit the kick drum i just set the ratio above 10:1? I heard that somewhere. I really need to know how to use these things.

i just got a brand new dbx 266xs dual compressor and limiter. i am so very new to the world of compression and only barley understand what it does.

i would like to use this in conjunction with my PreSonus firepod and Cubase 5 to record vocals, and most importantly, guitar tracks.

i play generally "tight" sounding metal; deathcore, "djent" and other types of heavy music.

• Which compressor made the most impressive impression on vocals?
• Which 2 would be your top picks

I need the knowledge! please!

What compressors with attitude or vibe do you use?

Has anyone here tried or checked out the Knif Vari Mu II?
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As I dial in my VST- Waves API2500 in Wavelab, it gets louder long before the gain reduction meters start moving. Am I already compressing at this point? Am I doing it wrong?

Wavelab = my attempt at mastering. So this is a compressor across the entire mix.

Thanks!

I am sure there's many opinions regarding this question But I am looking for a great one size fits all stereo compressor in and out of the box.