I thought when I bought that one I'd never want another.Aiynzahev wrote:Maybe this many:
One thousand, one hundred and seventy six.
How many compressors is enough?
- KVRian
- 1051 posts since 31 Mar, 2012
- KVRAF
- 2289 posts since 18 Apr, 2001 from The Netherlands
I currently have ten (all freeware of course), and still think it's too many. For compressors and EQs I like to have gotos for certain tasks, to speed up my workflow. Like specific for drums, vocals, mixbus, etc. For compressors I'm pretty sure I could get by with Density III for vocals & mixbus, Molot, RoughRider and thrillseekerVBL for the character stuff, GranComp multiband comp for Bass and TDR Feedback Comp for everything else. Still am trying to find my spot in that.
CrimsonWarlock aka TechnoGremlin, using Reaper and a fine selection of freeware plugins.
Ragnarök VST-synthesizer co-creator with Full Bucket
Ragnarök VST-synthesizer co-creator with Full Bucket
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- KVRist
- 213 posts since 10 Sep, 2014
I tried to avoid GAS syndrome for compressors.
Tried.
Tried.
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- KVRAF
- 2746 posts since 13 Feb, 2012 from Amsterdam
I settled on three compressors now (supercharger GT, Pro-C, Solid Bus Comp). But my GAS for synths and the like is much higher than compressors. I think the best answer to "how many compressors are enough" is "what you've got until something comes along that's just too good to pass up on".
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- Banned
- 2033 posts since 19 Jun, 2011 from a world of Black Thunder chocs
Grammatically speaking, two compressors is enough.
But in practice, there is never enough (I have around seven I use regularly, and counting...)
But in practice, there is never enough (I have around seven I use regularly, and counting...)
- KVRAF
- 10374 posts since 3 Feb, 2003 from Finland, Espoo
I highly recommend the latest offering from Acustica Audio which is on pre-order right now. Titanium. It's going to turn some heads when it's out. Let me know if you want some audio demos.
"Wisdom is wisdom, regardless of the idiot who said it." -an idiot
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- KVRAF
- 2375 posts since 12 Nov, 2014
Until your wallet bleeds LOL!!
http://waves.com/specials
http://waves.com/specials
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- KVRAF
- 1888 posts since 13 Aug, 2011 from Berlin
WANT!!!bmanic wrote:I highly recommend the latest offering from Acustica Audio which is on pre-order right now. Titanium. It's going to turn some heads when it's out. Let me know if you want some audio demos.
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- Banned
- 2033 posts since 19 Jun, 2011 from a world of Black Thunder chocs
I'd be interested to hear your demos, bmanic.bmanic wrote:I highly recommend the latest offering from Acustica Audio which is on pre-order right now. Titanium. It's going to turn some heads when it's out. Let me know if you want some audio demos.
TBH, the recent AA Acqua EQ and compressor plug-ins are pretty expensive compared to many other capable software products (including excellent Nebula programs, eg from AlexB), which are available nowadays at much cheaper prices.
Maybe Titanium will be a step up, or maybe it will just be expensive hype to be outclassed in a couple more years, we will see (and hear).
But at 119 Euros (or 109 Euros with the small current discount), it'll be interesting to learn how it stacks up.
- KVRAF
- 3879 posts since 28 Jun, 2009 from Wherever I lay my hat
On a more serious note, I guess I use about 2-5, depending on the style of music. I try not to rely on compressors to "fix" or "add" something to a track, unless it's really obvious heavy compression used as an effect (Rough Rider still takes the cake here). Mostly, it's just Alloy and Ozone.
- KVRAF
- 3303 posts since 6 Jul, 2012 from Sick-cily
Rough Rider and SSL LMC used as parallel comp on rock drum bus are amazing!
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- KVRAF
- 6178 posts since 4 Oct, 2007 from Escaped At Last