Thread: Compression/Limiting on Your Master Strip

Who here does this, and how do you do it?

its a good technique to mix into a compressor to glue a mix together...using a limiter will give you an overall louder mix with less dynamic range...master bus plugs like the waves L2, C4, and Izotope Ozone all do the trick

Originally Posted by Maestro

its a good technique to mix into a compressor to glue a mix together...using a limiter will give you an overall louder mix with less dynamic range...master bus plugs like the waves L2, C4, and Izotope Ozone all do the trick

Any recommendations on some good software compressors to use on the master bus? I've heard good things about that API 2500.

I love UAD's Fairchild 670 compressor, but T-Racks 3 has a version of this that is super nice.

I mix into a hardware compressor. I use the Chameleon Labs 7702 which is a knock off/clone of the SSL stereo buss compressor. About 2-3 dbs of gain reduction gives me some really nice glue. And if I want it to pump I can hit it harder. For strictly in the box I use the Waves SSL stereo comp plug or UAD Fairchild, then I'll do a pseudo master with the UAD Precision Limiter. When I use the comp on the master mix, I start my mix with it on.

Originally Posted by Jaay Peso

Any recommendations on some good software compressors to use on the master bus? I've heard good things about that API 2500.

I've found a few that I like. The TRacks Compressor that was mentioned is awesome.

One of my favs is the one that comes with the SSL 4000 Bundle. I got it for a great price.

A few more:

PSP Vintage Warmer
The UAD Precision Multiband
URS Strip Pro
Neve 33609

I like to save money though and I always try some of the free plugins out...

For a good free one, try out the Kjaerhus Classic Compressior.
It's surprisingly decent for a free compressor. They also have a bunch of free effects available.

DL it from this site: http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/

Endorphin is pretty good too: http://www.digitalfishphones.com/mai...em=2&subItem=3

Xpressor: http://www.e-phonic.com/plugins/

Originally Posted by aaronjames

One of my favs is the one that comes with the SSL 4000 Bundle. I got it for a great price.

A few more:

PSP Vintage Warmer
The UAD Precision Multiband
URS Strip Pro
Neve 33609

How could I forget about all of those and I have them.:headwall:

Originally Posted by Blactracks

How could I forget about all of those and I have them.:headwall:

Dope, thanks for the input peeps. I have T-racks, and I may have another one of those lying around, so i'll start there.

izotope ozone does waaaay more than compress...i urge you to check it out

Originally Posted by Maestro

izotope ozone does waaaay more than compress...i urge you to check it out

3 is better than 4 though, crazy right.
and Jaay that um API 2500 joint is ok, I don't really like it, I rather use the Wave Master Fader Compressor, with the Wave stero maximizer, them together do a hell of a good job, and I posted up the Waves Mercury bundle a while back, it had all the best plugins you will ever need.