Good Compressor for Classical Guitar (Nylon Strings)

[sadicus]

What are some good Compressors and settings for  Classical Guitar?

Trying the default Compressor PC76 U Type works pretty good, just wondering if there are some better options.

 

[John Vere]

It's the same as the CA 2A without side channel..  I think it is a very good choice for acoustic guitars.

There's not really a big difference between the better compressors other than the fact that some add color ( harmonics) and some are clean and just compress. The PC 2A is lightly colored because it is modeled after an analog design. It will become more saturated as you turn the right hand dial up.

I use the CA 2A pro channel on just about all my audio tracks.  For clean the best one out of my testing was Melda's M compressor which is included in the free bundle. Here's links to 2 videos I did about testing 50 free compressors. 

50 free compressors-  https://youtu.be/PLBxSGozIwo

How I tested them- https://youtu.be/REZ5H6GMWZY

 

 

 

[sadicus]

 ...i'm subscribed to your channel but some how over looked the compressor videos, thanks!

[Alan Tubbs]

Try a hardware 1176.  They are more expensive but a lot more fun.  You get to play guitar and comp at once.

[John Vere]

1 hour ago, Alan Tubbs said:

Try a hardware 1176.  They are more expensive but a lot more fun.  You get to play guitar and comp at once.

This!  It’s on my wish list as I find my latest acoustic guitar is very responsive and I end up having to play carefully which I don’t enjoy. I either have to set level at about-14 average or I use my Joe Meek 3Q which has a basic optical compressor.
Classic guitar would be the opposite where it tends to be very quiet. 

Edited March 11, 2023 by John Vere