bblackwood wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 05:58 |
IME, putting together an analog chain is way more than just picking out devices that you like, they need to work well together in your chain. I suggest searching through this forum (tons of posts on what kinds of gear people like) and spending time trying out diff boxes. For example, you've already got your mind set on the Manley compressor, but have you heard the Pendulum 6386 (which actually uses a 6383 tube)? Remember, your chain (and it's tone) will be your 'sound' - don't pick stuff willy-nilly because it's what people are talking about. |
bblackwood wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 06:58 |
Remember, your chain (and it's tone) will be your 'sound' - |
ericjenson wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 00:56 |
i have recently acquired the budget(finally) to upgrade my setup |
dave-G wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 11:40 | ||
Start by getting yourself a freaking shirt!!! That avatar is making me want to bring you my Goodwill donation pile -dave |
bigaudioblowhard wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 14:31 |
Unless you have something else, I wouldn't go for the V-Mu as my only comp. I'd start with more of an all arounder, perhaps an SSL. bab |
ericjenson wrote on Fri, 22 September 2006 07:46 | ||
Xlogic G Series? looks nice, has quite a reputation. |
ericjenson wrote on Fri, 22 September 2006 17:27 |
...it's gonna be fun, either way, i suppose... |
compasspnt wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 01:03 | ||
Or painful... |
bigaudioblowhard wrote on Fri, 22 September 2006 11:10 | ||||
Yes, it is quite popular. One thing though is that it cannot be run in Dual Mono (pretty sure, best check). On the other hand the V-mu doesn't have an accesible side chain, but you can get an HP mod for that. I understand that back in the day people used 1178's. Is this still a viable mastering comp? And I do believe the Requisite (LM2?) is also first rate box, mono/link, unusual HP in the side chain. bab |
Andy Krehm wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 09:07 |
For several years, the Vari-Mu was my only analog compressor and I still think it was a good choice. |
ericjenson wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 10:49 |
most of these manufacturers or dealers, from what i understand, will let you demo their products for a specified amount of time with some kind of deposit right? |
carlsaff wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 09:21 |
Thankfully, there are places like Vintage King that allow you to demo units. |
compasspnt wrote on Thu, 21 September 2006 12:55 |
Do not overlook the EAR Mastering EQ. Not that well known... |
carlsaff wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 11:46 | ||||
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Bob Olhsson wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 13:33 | ||
In other words not sold at banjo centre... |
Andy Krehm wrote on Sat, 23 September 2006 08:07 |
... The L2M has a mono/link switch but I'm not sure what's unusual about the HP in the side chain. Can you elaborate? ... Andy, Silverbirch Productions, www.silverbirchprod.com |