DMGAudio TrackComp 2
- KVRAF
- 3833 posts since 15 Mar, 2002 from Underworld
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1074 posts since 12 Jul, 2009 from Brighton
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- KVRist
- 340 posts since 21 Feb, 2017
The order I would like to see them in is: emi, api, n*v* and 67x
- KVRAF
- 10360 posts since 3 Feb, 2003 from Finland, Espoo
I suspect the Fairchild would be a mammoth undertaking considering how complex the circuit is, unless Dave has some ridiculously accurate tube code snippets lying around.
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- KVRAF
- 10360 posts since 3 Feb, 2003 from Finland, Espoo
.. also not sure about this as the API uses it's own custom op-amp doesn't it? So not easy to match without sending a physical unit to Dave that he can tear apart/measure each component.
Then again, I know nothing about this kind of analogue modeling and Dave's a wizard!
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1074 posts since 12 Jul, 2009 from Brighton
Well, I have a 670, and the circuit isn't that complex. I've actually got the audio path done for the 670, albeit not optimised yet. It adds that "subtle something". Which is actually just a lil bit of distortion.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1074 posts since 12 Jul, 2009 from Brighton
TWO custom opamps - the 2510 and the 2520. The 2510 was a bit of a challenge, but I have that done now. The 2520... there are so many versions... but I have a load of 'em, and I've traced schematics out. But also someone has lent me a unit... Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeebmanic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:54 pm.. also not sure about this as the API uses it's own custom op-amp doesn't it? So not easy to match without sending a physical unit to Dave that he can tear apart/measure each component.
Then again, I know nothing about this kind of analogue modeling and Dave's a wizard!
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- KVRAF
- 5947 posts since 8 Jul, 2009
I just looked up the schematics for the 660/670 - its not that complicated. Mostly triodes and everything in a typical configurations. On the other hand, the a*i 2500 looks complex not just because of custom opamps but the internal pics that are online, however I dont know how much of it is the audio signal path.DaveGamble wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:34 pmWell, I have a 670, and the circuit isn't that complex. I've actually got the audio path done for the 670, albeit not optimised yet. It adds that "subtle something". Which is actually just a lil bit of distortion.
670: http://audio.kubarth.com/fairchild/670_ ... edrawn.png
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- KVRian
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- 1074 posts since 12 Jul, 2009 from Brighton
Signal path is API2510 wired as balanced received, THAT2180 VCA, API2520 with preset gain, HPF, trafo out. Join the DMGAudiophiles fb group if you'd like to see recent postings on the topic
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- KVRian
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- 1074 posts since 12 Jul, 2009 from Brighton
Here's a scruffy redraw of one channel of the 670 with a lot less crossing wires. https://imgur.com/LJMVGwy
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- KVRAF
- 11519 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
At least you won't get a cease and desist because of your knob design.DaveGamble wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:50 am Signal path is API2510 wired as balanced received, THAT2180 VCA, API2520 with preset gain, HPF, trafo out. Join the DMGAudiophiles fb group if you'd like to see recent postings on the topic
- KVRian
- 1360 posts since 29 Apr, 2012 from Paris
The Zener mode in the TrackComp new beta sounds amazing...perfect competitor for the Softube one. I don't get why TrackComp is so underrated...people should really give it a try. For the price and quality offered, it's one of the best software comp out there at the moment.
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- KVRian
- 520 posts since 9 Aug, 2017
Yeah I'm going to pick this up. Agree with the above - it was good value before and now it's pretty amazing with the extra modes in the beta.
Seriously good quality as per usual from dmg.
Seriously good quality as per usual from dmg.
- KVRian
- 1360 posts since 29 Apr, 2012 from Paris
To be honest...I'm a bit embarassed to have bought the UAD/Softube Zenner Limiter some months ago seeing the Zener mode added FOR FREE to the TrackComp.
And damn it sounds reeeeeaaaaaally close to the Softube one and it costs a fraction of the price. And for that price, you have a lot of other models. The 1176 and LA2A models sound incredible and there might be a 2500 emu on the way...
Thank you Dave and all the DMG team !