Bapu Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I watched a Steve Albini "Show Us Your Junk" video and he was talking about this compressor: FMR Really Nice Compressor where he was comparing it to multi thou$and dollar compressor and said "it's almost as good as that one". Now I'm obsessed with adding it (heck it's only $185USD). And why do I need that with all the hardware compressors that meet my bass needs and my vocal needs. And then he goes on to say that is you pair it with this preamp:Really Nice Preamp you'll have a great combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheens Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) had 2 of those little compressors and custom patchcables made at Redco U.S. (still have the 4 cables) the jack to XLR or Jack cable requires Ring/Pin 3 floating when connected to impedance balanced gear iirc. imo they're great for the money but maybe overrated using the 'supernice' (sidechain ?) enabled. It's one of few compressors that use 'Feedback' compr. iirc. like the expensive SSL bus compressor unit. Had the Keeley pro compressor pedal too, with Feedback compr. but that thing was so noisy.. To me that type of compression sounds as ' relaxing the energy, beat etc' somewhat, can be nice. Also had their PBC-6A compressor, not as clean/subtle, probably more suited for tracking. my 2 cents, a free Kontelnikov vst can be dialed to do most types/characters of track/bus compression (have their GE edition). Edited August 29, 2021 by Sheens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheens Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Had Elysia, Sknote compressors that sounded pretty clean, quite pricey though. The UK Drawmer compressors have a nice 'warm' boxtone, I had a DL251 VCA 2 channel (with fe a selectable Hard Knee for bass guitar) and the Multiband Fet. Drawmer make pleasent sounding, solid gear for good price ! Edited August 29, 2021 by Sheens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_B. Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I usually see something by ART in pro studios too. One or both of the items in my forum signature. Expensive is no guarantee of greatness. I love these ART units. One is a rare "high end" version they made a limited run of. To be honest I had a standard one and I couldn't hear a difference. The only change was allegedly higher grade tubes and blue LED backlit VUs. And an extra label on the front that says "Reference Series". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Bought the RNC years ago. Sold it earlier this year when I downsized my rack. Most bang for your buck in hardware comps. t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStrummerUK Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Pfft …. …. you're doing it all wrong Edwidge 🥴 Tw@t one of these somewhere into your signal chain and you'll be good to go: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 8 hours ago, SteveStrummerUK said: Pfft …. …. you're doing it all wrong Edwidge 🥴 Tw@t one of these somewhere into your signal chain and you'll be good to go: That should handle all my compression needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStrummerUK Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, Bapu said: 8 hours ago, SteveStrummerUK said: Pfft …. …. you're doing it all wrong Edwidge 🥴 Tw@t one of these somewhere into your signal chain and you'll be good to go: That should handle all my compression needs. It's only taken 15 years, but I feel I no longer have to explain my crap jokes to you 😊 "Well done" ~ John (2011) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 It's evil. One thing leads to another, and another, and another, and pretty soon you end up spending your life savings on gear you don't even know how to use yet. But don't resist, there is no cure. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 58 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: One thing leads to another, and another, and another, and pretty soon you end up spending your life savings on gear you don't even know how to use Yeah, but nobody likes a know-it-all, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gswitz Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 People who think they know it all really annoy those of us who do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I used to know it all, but I sold most of it so I could buy hallucinogens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Dickens Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Gswitz said: People who think they know it all really annoy those of us who do. You can't possibly know it all because I haven't told you yet. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gswitz Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 22 hours ago, bdickens said: You can't possibly know it all because I haven't told you yet. 😁 As long as that is all that holds me back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_B. Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 4:14 PM, Bapu said: That should handle all my compression needs. It only works on air guitar or air bass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Dickens Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 55 minutes ago, Gswitz said: As long as that is all that holds me back! The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. .. Dang! I spilled my secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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