basswalrus Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 What digital compressors do you folks prefer? Anything stand out? How do they compare to the Logic compressors? Anyone use this? http://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/neve-1073-collection.html Thanks, Basswalrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The Logic compressors are pretty darn good. Use them all the time, especially because they're very CPU efficient. A matter of taste really if you use Waves or UAD versions of the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrappypants Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This is a dirty compressor that I like. https://vladgsound.wordpress.com/plugins/molot/ It's the closest I have found to the lovely Digital Fish Phones Blockfish from the power PC days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This is a dirty compressor that I like. https://vladgsound.wordpress.com/plugins/molot/ It's the closest I have found to the lovely Digital Fish Phones Blockfish from the power PC days. The Molot compressor is very nice, still can't believe it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skijumptoes Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I use the Klanhelm DC8C if i need more shape than what the Logic compressors offer, it's great to use and sounds fantastic, plus very affordable! https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/DC8C/DC8C.php Free cut down/simple in/out version here (Worth grabbing):- https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/DC1A/DC1A.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ploki Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 U-he presswerk works incredibly well, instant favorite. However its not as transparent as Fabflter Pro C2 for example. But it can smash like hell, and it sounds amazing. Closest to "hardware nastiness" i ever tried. To be honest, U-he Satin is also closest to hardware tape I ever tried. (but i haven't tried softube yet) U-he in general is amazing. great plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswalrus Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 I use the Klanhelm DC8C if i need more shape than what the Logic compressors offer, it's great to use and sounds fantastic, plus very affordable! https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/DC8C/DC8C.php Free cut down/simple in/out version here (Worth grabbing):- https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/DC1A/DC1A.php Quite cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skijumptoes Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 There was a time when Slate compressor plugins would get a lot of love, yet now they're much more affordable with the monthly 'everything' bundle i see very few people giving them praise. Is it that they're now considered a 'go to' so no-one mentions them, or is it that they're too CPU intensive? Maybe it's just a Logic thing, and Logic users have a great selection of stock plugins and know how to use them effectively to get great results. I have a stack of Waves plugins that i've acquired over the years, and to be honest, many of them probably better than those in Logic, yet i usually go stock as they're quick and easy to find, and i know them like the back of my hand!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ploki Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Slate is a dick. And his gear and plugs is mediocre, more or less a marketing hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Slate is a dick. And his gear and plugs is mediocre, more or less a marketing hype Agreed. Never got into his stuff.. something about them just didn't click with me and there are way better options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Slate is a dick. And his gear and plugs is mediocre, more or less a marketing hype Lots of hot air, little substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmedia Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 My favorites (not necessarily in this order) Plugin Alliance - ACME Opticom XLA-3 & Vertigo VSC-2 Klanghelm - MJUC Waves API 2500 & CLA-76 Fabfilter Pro-C2 PS: Often I just use SoundToys Decapitator (saturation) and I don't need further compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckard1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Slate is a dick. And his gear and plugs is mediocre, more or less a marketing hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickenbacker360 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 UAD 1176 and LA series. I also love their Fairchild 660 (mono) and 670 stereo. All very musical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuddha23 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 agree with the stardust. API2500 by waves is good. i use it for ITB drum buss compression. CLA waves is good for vocals ( actually sounds pretty close to a blue stripe) and yes i used a real one every day for 12 years or so. i also use the Fairchild 670 on the stereo out bus when doing ITB dubs. also for ITB dubs I've been tinkering with Vitamin which is a bit like a substitute for my SPL vitaliser mk2 tube. at the end of the loop the PRO L LIMITER does a good job. just don't hit it too hard. hope this helps. Buddha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswalrus Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks! Been loving the Klanghelm ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon.a.billington Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Loving that API too. Actually, I have a few of theirs (Waves) plugins. The crazy sales of late has seen me pick up a few things. Speaking of which, I noticed Black Friday sales have already begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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