My Favourite Compressors
Distressor - If I had to choose only one compressor to live with for the rest of my life… Hands down it would be the distressor. It’s a very versatile compressor with “new” technology with the purpose to emulate different vintage units. A real copy cat? No imo, but sounds really good and def. has it’s own sound. Good for: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums you name it!
Fatso Jr - My favourite overhead/cymbal compressor. It’s kinda a stripped down version of the distressor but still NOT, haha! And it’s the best tape simulator out there, even though it doesn’t sound like a “reel” tape machine. But I can tell you this, it sounds GOOD! Sometimes it can do magic on the 2 bus without doing any GR. If you’re mixing all ITB, I really recommend this as a tracking unit, not for the compression but for the mojo in a cold sterile mixing daw. UREI 1176 - The classic compressor… doesn’t need any further presentation. ADR Compex - If you like the old bonham drum sound you should check out this bad boy! On room mics this thang is a killer! Focusrite Red 3 - In late 90’s I switched to this vca compressor and have never looked back. Nothing like the old SSL bus compressor, a lot cleaner but still it has it’s own sound(subtle), smooth and transparent with a slight hi-mid push, It sounds superb on the master bus. I don’t know if anyone reads my blog. But if you want me to keep going I will. Got some questions? Well ask!
That was everything for today and don’t forget have fun mixing!
