Hey People, please tell me what is your go-to or favourite Compressor for Parallel Compression?

And also please let me know why you choose it and maybe even how many you use. I see People running 2 or more Compressors as Parallel Compression.

I appreciate your all's Time!

 

tracks : magicdeatheye
master : spl iron

 

Due to the very nature of the technique of NY/parallel compression (which contrary to popular belief was not used by the greats, way back when), I don't feel it matters what comp you use.
You're going to squash it to hell most of the time anyway, and just mix it in.
You can do it with one compressor. Never actually seen anyone use two for that particular technique. Use two if you want to get to some natural compression, subtley, on individual tracks, maybe on master too. Which isn't parallel compression. Parallel compression usually uses an intense setting, but dialled back under the uncompressed source track.
Maybe if you were to use the technique very subtley in some more mellow music, it would matter which comp you use.

 

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My favourite is cytomic glue, after glue I stopped looking for something else. There may be better than glue, but he does the job very well for me.

 

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...but as I pointed out, it doesn't really matter for this technique. Any comp can and will do for this technique.
I feel the op's question is a non sequitur to the technique.

 

sure, but some comps are sometimes better/easier to get desired result (in mix) for some technique.

 

btw...yo
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btw on bus --- glue-ssl vca....try urs 1970 dbx160...vca
edit.dam it its 1975 comp which is dbx 160
but the 1970 warez one -no ilok or rent one- is great on bus too...

 

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The Glue, RoughRider2...anything really.

 

You say "sure", but you also disagree as you conclude your sentence? And "for some technique"?...
This is parallel compression we're talking about here: a very specific technique.

 

Thank you!

 

You are welcome!

 

This technique, although no doubt flirted with prior, maybe accidentally found, is a modern technique.
Although some of them may use it now, none of the big engineers I know were using this technique as far back as the dates you said.
And certainly not in the way we use the technique nowadays, which has gained the name of the technique.
Just saying.

 

The ? Was what is your favorite comp for parallel ,not a debate lol. VCA hardware or software comp

 

McDSP 6030 > D357 Model
bx townhouse Compressor

The last one I should not really give away…




















U-He Presswerk

 

@Jaymz

So there is no debate lol. Just facts.

 

1176 fast attack fast release

 

Softube Tube-Tech CL 1B
This plugin allows for parallel compression to be done from within the plugin itself.
Tokyo Dawn Labs TDR Kotelnikov
Gives smooth compression that doesn’t sound too aggressive, and is known for its uncolored gluing.
iZotope Ozone 9 Dynamics

 

The credentials you state are exactly the opposite of what most people need from parallel compression!
And in fact all 3 of those great comps you mention (well 2 great comps: Softube TT CL1B & Kotelnikov) are total over-kill for parallel comp really, when all you need is something simple, or even naff, like The Glue. Or any stock plugin.

 

Waves API-2500 for relatively "clean" and punchy compression (SSL Comp can do similar work), Sly-Fy Deflector for more crushing and dirty stuff.

 

It doesn't sound like you read the thread title.