Hey Chub -
For what it's worth, I don't compress or limit the signal from the
modular to my deck. I use the trim on the inputs to match levels.
If an occassional signal is still to hot, I attenuate in the synth.
I tried using compressors, both outboard and digital and it just
kills the dynamics. On some tracks, very rarely, I'll add a little
compression to get the track to 'sit' in the mix better. I rarely
use EQ, either. I like to get the right dynamics and timbre out of
the synth and record it naked. I do use reverb and delay, and some
other weird Kyma stuff more, though. When i mix down, I sometimes
use a limiter to boost overall track gain, but less and less lately.
I have a nice Aphex that I use on vocals. It's mono, but pro and
sounds pretty nice. Another inexpensive compressor that I like with
guitar and with the MOTM is the ART TubeCompressor. Inexpensive but
pretty fat sounding. The compressor in the Roland S-50 sucks, as
does any compressor from Alesis that I've heard. Opinions, opinions.
Mike
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "osthelder" <osthelder@n...> wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I'm looking for MOTMer feedback about the FMR Really Nice
> Compressor. With the price of two for $380, including the Funk
Logic
> dual rack mount kit, it would seem just the ticket given the
present
> layout of my synth and monitoring gear. Anything would be better
> than this cheap dBX 166...
>
> So, please tell me what you think of the RNC. Does it limit
without
> noise- pops, crackles or other DC artifacts? Does it handle the
> synth signal (that 9 volt wall wart is less than reassuring...)?
All
> I want to do is limit the output to protect my speakers and prevent
> clipping at the mixer input. I don't need to squash the dynamic
range
> to fatten this sound!
>
> There's a lot of good press on this unit, but few reviewers are
using
> large analog modulars! Please let me know your experiences.
>
> Chub- self-limiting (hard knee...)