Compression REs

[DParris]

Thanks for the responses so far! I own my fair share of VSTs, but no compression Racks outside of what comes stock with Reason. The stock devices are quite useable. I grab MClass pretty often for basic utility work (light first-stage leveling, de-essing, anything else that requires clean and predictable compression). I enjoy Pulverizer for the opposite end of the color spectrum, although with the mix knob it's definitely capable of subtler enhancements.

But, you know, you can never have enough...

[sleep1979]

We are listening code monkeys going to be busy....

Cool

[WarStar]

FET; classic 80s comp feel, kinda shimmery
FRG; nice on the low end, easy to dial in
670; nice on mid range and higher spectrum stuff, very clean and subtle
Leveler; upwards comp and perfect for 'thickening' sound while avoiding overs
Mace; general purpose comp, great for comp on background/ambience, not crazy about using on lead sounds, but tons of features
C1-L1; another packed with features, has a similar quality to the FET sound but with a little more warmth, it's another nice comp, feels nice on mid range and lead sounds

[Marco Raaphorst]

RE-2A. Killer on vocals.

[MrFigg]

Haha. The world is split into two types of people. Those who have RE-2A and those who don’t .

[Marco Raaphorst]

Haha. The world is split into two types of people. Those who have RE-2A and those who don’t .

yes, but I regret not having downloaded the free VST version a while ago...

[MrFigg]

Haha. The world is split into two types of people. Those who have RE-2A and those who don’t .

yes, but I regret not having downloaded the free VST version a while ago...

Exactly the same here. Maaaaan!!!

[Mataya]

It's ok to know about the types of compressors before choosing one. If you already don't. Because you can hear great stuff about RE-2A for example, but no matter how much you try to grab those sharp transients, you won't be able to, with this device.

https://www.waves.com/which-compressor- ... for-my-mix

M

[Kalm]

McDSP MooTube for any compression and Reason Mixer for side-chaining. Yup, that's it

[EdGrip]

RE-2A is the only non-stock RE compressor I have. It's good.

Kotelnikov VST is my favourite - it's such a good teacher.

[sleep1979]

Haha. The world is split into two types of people. Those who have RE-2A and those who don’t .

yes, but I regret not having downloaded the free VST version a while ago...

U may be able to get a code at serialcenter.de they was giving it away with there magazine u can still get some of there downloads from the site they send u a code i dont like all the ik multimedia copy protection install crap so i dont use mine i think i have an account somewhere if i still have it u could have it man

[antic604]

Not sure if you're looking for "traditional" compressors only, but if not then have a look at those three:

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rack-extension/dq/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... enveloper/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... eq-ducker/

[reggie1979]

I love the RE-2A. I love the Softube FET. Oh hell, I love all of them!

[Marco Raaphorst]

yes, but I regret not having downloaded the free VST version a while ago...

U may be able to get a code at serialcenter.de they was giving it away with there magazine u can still get some of there downloads from the site they send u a code i dont like all the ik multimedia copy protection install crap so i dont use mine i think i have an account somewhere if i still have it u could have it man

couldn't find the Cakewalk plugin, checked a couple of years. DM if you have more info. thanks a lot!

[WarStar]

Not sure if you're looking for "traditional" compressors only, but if not then have a look at those three:

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rack-extension/dq/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... enveloper/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... eq-ducker/

DQ is an awesome RE

[Loque]

Not sure if you're looking for "traditional" compressors only, but if not then have a look at those three:

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rack-extension/dq/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... enveloper/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... eq-ducker/

DQ is an awesome RE

Really? AFAIU it is some kind of dynamic EQ based on a specific frequency band. So in the end its some kind of multiband compressor or dynamic EQ. What makes it so special?

[aeox]

We are listening code monkeys going to be busy....

Give Mace one of those VCA dB needles and people would go nuts

[Zac]

As well as some of those mentioned above, I like Red Rock's Multiband Compressor. I find it easy to use compared with other multbands I've tried.

[Loque]

We are listening code monkeys going to be busy....

Give Mace one of those VCA dB needles and people would go nuts

Needle wouldnt really fit. Maybe a mace, sword or axe...

[aeox]

Give Mace one of those VCA dB needles and people would go nuts

Needle wouldnt really fit. Maybe a mace, sword or axe...

[retreed]

RE-2A is actually the only one i ever use and unfortunately it’s not available any more so sorry for mentioning it.

You know that your license gets revoked saying that too often in public.

Not sure if you're looking for "traditional" compressors only, but if not then have a look at those three:

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rack-extension/dq/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... enveloper/

https://www.propellerheads.com/shop/rac ... eq-ducker/

Great tools for sure, especially Carve shows fast and good results (but is among ugly top5).
My most used compressors are FET and Pulverizer.

[antic604]

DQ is an awesome RE

Really? AFAIU it is some kind of dynamic EQ based on a specific frequency band. So in the end its some kind of multiband compressor or dynamic EQ. What makes it so special?

Not saying they're special, just different from anything discussed thus far, i.e. replicas of traditional, full-band compressors.

[sleep1979]

U may be able to get a code at serialcenter.de they was giving it away with there magazine u can still get some of there downloads from the site they send u a code i dont like all the ik multimedia copy protection install crap so i dont use mine i think i have an account somewhere if i still have it u could have it man

couldn't find the Cakewalk plugin, checked a couple of years. DM if you have more info. thanks a lot!

sorry man I was talking about this one
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trwhite2a/

is there much difference ?

[Marco Raaphorst]

couldn't find the Cakewalk plugin, checked a couple of years. DM if you have more info. thanks a lot!

sorry man I was talking about this one
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trwhite2a/

is there much difference ?

not sure, might be very nice, the Waves version though sucks big time imo.

[sleep1979]

sorry man I was talking about this one
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trwhite2a/

is there much difference ?

not sure, might be very nice, the Waves version though sucks big time imo.

im not a good authority tbh I never tried it didn't like the stuff I had to go through to install it lol