Re: [AN1x-list] Re: OT: Compressors Hi Tom,
Glad to be able to help!
A "Finalizer" (isn't that a registered trademark???), is really just a multi-FX procesor that only contains the necessary processing tools considered useful for the 'final' production of your track. So, it would include your compressing features, some EQ facilities and maybe some other things. They're certainly not items that couldn't be found in other pieces of gear. One could assume that it is just a way to market a new product - that we all ∗must∗ have in our studio!
Using compression on your AN1x will add intensity to bass lines by leveling their dynamic range - making your sequences sit prominently in your mix, without jumping from too quiet, to too loud on each note. Also, using a heavy amount of compression will actually create more 'sustain' on pads. Don't guitarists use compression pedals for that purpose? Over a whole mix with drums, it will create the impression that your drums are 'punchier' without the need to push the levels up of the kicks etc. Basically, whenever there is a loud transient, such as your kick drum, then the rest of the mix will be 'pushed back' whilst the kick sounds, then return to normal after the kick has subsided - all without your overall levels being being pushed higher up the scale.
Have a go with the compressor FX in the AN1x. However, I can highly recommend investing in something like a Behringer Composer or Alesis 3630 that has LED's that indicate how much compression is taking place. It's always recommended to at least place some mild compression over your main mix. Plug-ins will work, but often they're not able to be used in real-time for instantly comparing the results of different settings.
Cheers,
Phil
From: "Thomas Finegan" <tomfinegan@...>
Reply-To: AN1x-list@egroups.com
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 15:18:41 -0000
To: AN1x-list@egroups.com
Subject: [AN1x-list] Re: OT: Compressors
--- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, Phil <accession@o...> wrote:
> compressor before. It will give you a bit of an idea on what the
various
> contols do. Please post back if you have any further questions.
Thank you very much Phil, this actually clearifies a lot. Stupid me,
i always thought Limiter and Compressor are two different things.
What is a Finalizer then? Also the same?
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