Comp for mix/mastering

[Sonic75]

Hi,
I'm new of this forum.
I'd like to buy a comp for mix and above all mastering.

I'd like to take one of the following:
AS C2
SSL g series (I read that the old is better bat it's not easy to find)
Tubetech (multiband)
Gyraf X
Crane Song STC8

Any suggests? or other solutions?

of course for metal applications

thank you

 

[cobhc]

In my rookie experience, I'd say SSL all the way, those analogue comps are fucking awesome, nothing comes near.

 

[LSD-Studio]

had the pleasure to work with the tubetech....fell in love!!

i 've got this great offer , could buy it from the guy for sooo cheap, still too expensive for me.....
uuuaaargh!


but i think all the mentioned comps are awesome

 

[greyskull]

alan smart c1

 

[Sonic75]

What's the differece in sound between C1 and C2 except for the crunch mode?

And between AS products and the new SSL g series (i wanted to buy the ssl but many told me that the new version is not like the old one!)?

thanks

 

[Sonic75]

Any comments on that?

 

[cobrahead1030]

what kinda comp settings do you guys typically use for mastering? i know it's different for every tune, anyone have some generic settings the tend to start with tho?