All about compressors (links broken: sorry!)

[bduffy]

Thanks! Me too. Hopefully someone's kicking around their office during the holidays...

Funny how some of the graphics look straight off the Sonnox stuff. I realize he helped make them, but isn't that their look now?

[SWAN808]

I just requested a demo license, they said it'll be about a day or so (don't you love license requests?), so I can test it out for the iLok-shy when it comes in.

Awesome! Looking very much forward to your opinion on this.

Cheers!
bManic

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[freddemillio]

Hi bManic - any thoughts on this:

http://www.proaudiodsp.com/

It seems really quite special

Video demo here:

http://www.vimeo.com/2365432

Looking at the video, it reminds me of something that seems to be along the lines of what one might be able to do with the Voxengo Soniformer.

[bduffy]

Just got my license downloaded. I'll install it and get back to y'all.

[SWAN808]

Just got my license downloaded. I'll install it and get back to y'all.

any news on this?

[ughnonumus]

If I may...

Got 2 questions...

- What about Waves compressors? Are they good?

Personally, I'm a big fan of Waves, especially their newest "vintage modeled" bundles, such as JJP, API, and SSL; but I also really enjoy their Rennaisance Compressor, Rennaisance Vox and the L2/L3 series. The L2 is amazing for transparent limiting on tracks, and doesn't really use much CPU on modern machines. In fact, they're all pretty good for CPU.

My current favorite is the JJP Puigchild 670 (Fairchild emu); it's kind of a shame that it's Waves, because it would really satisfy a lot of KVR memebers' dreams for "character" compression. I can provide samples, if you like.

I'm not a Waves user, as I'm "stuck" on UA stuff...and who could blame me?

However, now that you've joined the (UAD) club, I'm surprised that you can pull yourself away from the UAD Fairchild/LA2-3!

Please be reminded: UA was the first one to nail these buggers; put the L2 out quite a few years, ago. Everyone else is just trying to match them. I find the UAD L2 to be absolutely indispensable and it hardly touches my CPU/Card. Of course, there are 4 versions: 2 stereo (lite/reg); mono (lite/reg).

[fjolle]

Earlier in 2008 we (me ) had comprehensive test between the waves and uad fairchild emulations (based on accoustic guitar). I'm sorry i can't post the examples as its with copyrighted material.

Personally, i think waves did a great job but UA still holds the ground.

Other comments where a bit more blend, but i recall that UA's version was favored a tiny bit, even from some of the producers and mix-engineers who have bought the Waves.

But in the end - it doesn't matter what you choose of them. I love UAD, but mostly use it for the precision series or the 1176ln.

[bduffy]

If I may...

Got 2 questions...

- What about Waves compressors? Are they good?

Personally, I'm a big fan of Waves, especially their newest "vintage modeled" bundles, such as JJP, API, and SSL; but I also really enjoy their Rennaisance Compressor, Rennaisance Vox and the L2/L3 series. The L2 is amazing for transparent limiting on tracks, and doesn't really use much CPU on modern machines. In fact, they're all pretty good for CPU.

My current favorite is the JJP Puigchild 670 (Fairchild emu); it's kind of a shame that it's Waves, because it would really satisfy a lot of KVR memebers' dreams for "character" compression. I can provide samples, if you like.

I'm not a Waves user, as I'm "stuck" on UA stuff...and who could blame me?

God, no one. The UAD stuff is insane, and I do see what all the hoopla has been about. I'm only using one Waves product right now, and we all know what that is.

However, now that you've joined the (UAD) club, I'm surprised that you can pull yourself away from the UAD Fairchild/LA2-3!

"LA2-3"? Sorry: do you mean the LA-2A or the LA-3A?

Please be reminded: UA was the first one to nail these buggers; put the L2 out quite a few years, ago. Everyone else is just trying to match them. I find the UAD L2 to be absolutely indispensable and it hardly touches my CPU/Card. Of course, there are 4 versions: 2 stereo (lite/reg); mono (lite/reg).

Again, your shorthand is confusing me: "L2"? Do you means Waves L2 or LA-2A, or something else?

[bduffy]

Earlier in 2008 we (me ) had comprehensive test between the waves and uad fairchild emulations (based on accoustic guitar). I'm sorry i can't post the examples as its with copyrighted material.

Personally, i think waves did a great job but UA still holds the ground.

Other comments where a bit more blend, but i recall that UA's version was favored a tiny bit, even from some of the producers and mix-engineers who have bought the Waves.

But in the end - it doesn't matter what you choose of them. I love UAD, but mostly use it for the precision series or the 1176ln.

I would love to hear this shootout, although, at the end of the day, my ears may not be golden enough to call it either way.

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

[eduardo_b]

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

So, really, if you didn't A/B and had you not already spent your $400 (you're like a living ATM these days ), you could use either one with your usual skill and ability.

[bduffy]

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

So, really, if you didn't A/B and had you not already spent your $400 (you're like a living ATM these days ), you could use either one with your usual skill and ability.

In theory! For all I know, the Cubase compressor sounds better.

Yeah, I know about the ATM...I sound like a total pig. But it's all for commerce! I am personally saving Vancouver from the recession.

[eduardo_b]

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

So, really, if you didn't A/B and had you not already spent your $400 (you're like a living ATM these days ), you could use either one with your usual skill and ability.

In theory! For all I know, the Cubase compressor sounds better.

Yeah, I know about the ATM...I sound like a total pig. But it's all for commerce! I am personally saving Vancouver from the recession.

That plaque at city hall in your honor will recognize your financial heroism.

[fjolle]

I would love to hear this shootout, although, at the end of the day, my ears may not be golden enough to call it either way.

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

I'll see if i can find the examples and PM them to you later

But its true, the differences are quite minor. No matter which of them you choose, you'll get a great tool. Also as said, some of the producers who listened voted in favour of the waves

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

Hehe

[bduffy]

I did spend some time A/B-ing with Waves' and UAD's Fairchild 670's, and, honestly, I was prepared to shell out for the UAD 670 if it was significantly better; but really, I didn't hear anything life-alteringly better.

They were a bit different - and I guess some of this has to do with the Waves stuff being modeled after Puig's specific models? - but I could get them resonably close, and there is simply something about the JJP 670 that I just love. Probably just a matter of what fits your expectations the most.*

*That, and the fact that I spent $400 on it.

So, really, if you didn't A/B and had you not already spent your $400 (you're like a living ATM these days ), you could use either one with your usual skill and ability.

In theory! For all I know, the Cubase compressor sounds better.

Yeah, I know about the ATM...I sound like a total pig. But it's all for commerce! I am personally saving Vancouver from the recession.

That plaque at city hall in your honor will recognize your financial heroism.

I think "plaque" is the key word there. Like tooth decay.

[bduffy]

Just got my license downloaded. I'll install it and get back to y'all.

any news on this?

Ah yes! I explored this a little bit, thanks for reminding. I'll make some play-time probably tomorrow. It demands some in-depth exploring, this one.