Sorry for the OT post, but I know the people on this list can give me the help I need!
Can someone explain exactly how a compressor can give tracks that nice warm sound? I know that Maurizio and the likes use a compressor almost as an instrument. How is this done? What sound qualities is the compressor putting into the track? The only compression I've ever messed with was on ReBirth and in SoundForge....the only thing I could really get it to do was to reduce clipping. I'm making deep dubby techno and house stuff and I know that eventually I'll want to pick up a tube compressor to help my sound...but right now I'm clueless as to what it will actually do for me. Anyone out there knowledgable on this subject? Also, what are some good brands/models of tube compressors? Would I be able to get a decent one for around $500? Thanks so much for any help! Again, I apologize for the OT post. The Tech Gear list tends to not be very active sometimes. GYS
