API 2500 or Distressor??

[Contra Studio]

Hi guys,
I'm trying figure out which next gear to buy. I don't own any comps other then plugs. I would use both for tracking and mixing. So I was looking at getting another API 3124 for more pres cause I'm using a Presonus Digimax for more I/O and a comp. or just get both comps and stay with the Digimax. Just wanted your guys in put..

 

[crillemannen]

Well haven't we discussed this already?? You got allot of response at facebook

 

[Contra Studio]

Yeah but just wanted more input. It's sad but there's little activity on that page.

 

[Contra Studio]

Well to be honest this forum is pretty dead these past few months too.

 

[RedDog]

Yeah but just wanted more input.

Bah dum tsh. I say distressor.

 

[egan.]

A stereo pair of distressors is only $100 more than a 2500. That seems like a no brainer in terms of flexibility.

 

[Uros]

Yeah but just wanted more input.

well crank up the input gain then

 

[Contra Studio]

well crank up the input gain then

This guy...

 

[C_F_H_13]

A stereo pair of distressors is only $100 more than a 2500. That seems like a no brainer in terms of flexibility.

+1

Personally I'd never buy a 2500. I find it not nearly as useful as almost any other compressor out there. Distressors will work on anything almost all the time.

 

[mva801]

If you want more pres, build some classic api kits. I'd go for the two Distressors as well. Bit more flexibility since they'd be your only ones.

 

[Contra Studio]

Yeah I'm on the Gearsluts forums and there saying I should go 1176 for sure.... But at 2k a pop I don't feel work for them.

 

[amarshism]

Distressors. Although I think a good 2bus comp would also help as it will be pulling a lot of your heavy lifting.

 

[derekmoffat]

distressors

 

[Eduardo Apolonia]

I would say distressors, but for me a good 2bus compressor on the Mix bus gives better overall results than using a pair of compressors on individual tracks.

 

[ArthurD]

Distressors

 

[topsoul182]

I'm in a similar boat as the OP. For the guys that are saying that the 2 bus comp will make a bigger difference than an individual comp on separate tracks, why are you still recommending the distressor? Is it the versatility of the distressor?

 

[ArthurD]

I don't like the Distressors on the 2-bus. JUST ON THE 2-BUS.
I think they are too agressive...
But they sound awesome on every other source.

 

[Eduardo Apolonia]

I'm in a similar boat as the OP. For the guys that are saying that the 2 bus comp will make a bigger difference than an individual comp on separate tracks, why are you still recommending the distressor? Is it the versatility of the distressor?

In my case I recommended the pair of distressors because he wants a pair for tracking and mixing.
If I was in his shoes, and I've been there before, I would change my mind and buy a 2-Bus compressor, but if he wants a compressor for tracking and mixing...

 

[egan.]

Here is another option: Get one distressor and a prime (or some other) ssl bus comp clone.