Ignoring the arguements for and against the Reason Compressors for a moment.. I've noticed that if you run a break through it and turn the ratio and threshold knobs up to maximum (clockwise) you end up getting a very tight sounding effect which really raises the loudness...
I've got two problems with this though.. 1. Although the breaks are loud and punchy they do still seem to have had a certain dynamic element removed.. I can't quite put my finger on it though.. 2. Is this effectively acting as a gate with added gain and variable attack and release? My head's not in an ideal state to be thinking about this stuff at the moment but I *think* that's what it's doing.. right? Anyone else tried this? Any arguements against? (It's all very well saying that if it sounds good then use it but I don't know if I want to rely on my own ears alone in judging the dynamics of a break that I've been listening to in different states for hours on end.. If I had my own sound system rig to hear it LOUD it would be a different matter!) :0) *shrugs shoulders and goes out for a cig!* cheers, Nick -----Original Message----- From: George Campan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 25 July 2002 11:15 To: Drum & Bass Arena Discussion List Subject: [dnb-prod] Re: Compression Sometimes the Waves C4 multiband is great for masters, sometimes the L1+ does miracles with your loudness and sometimes it just kills your track. Depends on how loud things already sound. Look for db Audioware plugin pack, the compressor there is very good IMHO. I've also achieved good results with PSP Vintage Warmer wich is a valve emulator / compressor / eq combo. Whatever you do, try not to set a very high (50 more than) ms attack and high treshhold (over let's say 6 dB) because it will squash the sound big time, but that you've already might have heard. > However the analog compressors are definitely imo the best > by far still. Although I have been pretty suprised and impressed with > Reason's compressors as of late. Yea, nice one but too bad it hasn't got a gain reduction pot....I guess you do that from the mixer ? --- Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
