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bmanic · Post by **bmanic** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:42 pm

For equalizer I very highly recommend Posihfopit. It's free and it sounds bloody fantastic. Oh, by the way, also check out WWAYM NWEQ pro. For 40 euros it's a very good deal and has a distinct sound of it's own.

For compression, Voxengo Marquis, there's really no contest here.

Cheers!
bManic

feyshay · Post by **feyshay** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:52 pm

If you want to go into a little higher price range, you could probably pick up a nice combination pack from PSP Audioware. I've really liked using their equalizer MasterQ within tracks (even though it has Master in it). It allows some coloring options also.

diverdee · Post by **diverdee** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:00 pm

I'll also recommend the freeware-ish posihfopit & it's payware cousin electri-q is worth demoing if you like posihfopit (which is excellent) - just my opinion.

EJo · Post by **EJo** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:08 pm

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Lazlo Minimart · Post by **Lazlo Minimart** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:11 pm

transparent compression = dynamic reduction (increased sonic density) without artifacts (pumping, distortion, dulled transients, etc.)

bmanic · Post by **bmanic** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:27 pm

Voxengo Polysquasher could be your ticket for transparent compression.

- bManic

Lazlo Minimart · Post by **Lazlo Minimart** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:28 pm

Agreed on Polysquasher. Altho Marquis can be set up to be fairly transparent, as well, I think most people use it for it's color.

aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:17 pm

Hi people. Transparent to me means zero (or near zero) colouration, yes. GlissEq's been recommended, and it comes bundled with Crunchessor. Can you recommend this compressor?

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bmanic · Post by **bmanic** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:11 pm

Crunchessor is definately NOT transparent. That's the totally wrong compressor if you want transparency. In the voxengo line I'd say the only option is Polysquasher as Marquis colours the sound even with just inserting it (without any compression!).

Another candidate might be Neodynium from Elemental Audio. However, it might be a bit tricky to get to grips with.

Cheers!
bManic

Torben · Post by **Torben** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:05 am

aallvor wrote:that are both flexible and transparent? I've got $150-200 to spend, any suggestions?

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Torben

EJo · Post by **EJo** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:14 pm

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aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:31 pm

I would think that if you want to preserve the character of someone's performance -as is-, for instance a vocal take, transparancy is good. While on the other hand, eqs and compressors that add colour, can be regarded as performance tools as much as mixing/mastering tools.

feyshay · Post by **feyshay** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:32 pm

I think that the introduction of color is best done with a microphone, preamp or out of the box compressor. Next best situation is to apply the most color to individual tracks or submixes, allowing you color what you want.
I like the introduction of color before mastering, and then to go clean in mastering. Although, sometimes it is good to have a little analog-style limiting or compression at the end (why I sometimes like Vintage Warmer). My thought is, though, that if it sounds stale going into the mastering, you need to go back to the drawing board and try to get your mix better.

aallvor · Post by **aallvor** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:31 pm

Update: I went for the Wave Arts Trackplug, really nice sound quality and great gui as well. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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EJo · Post by **EJo** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:31 pm

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Eq and compression plugs..