Compression Q&A for Mr. Sneap

[Plec]

Andy.. love your work on the Testament - The Gathering album!

Would it be possible to get a little tip on what compressor was used during mastering (parallel chain right?).

 

[Andy Sneap]

You're hearing an SSL comp across the whole mix, and a finalizer also a tiny bit.
That mix pumps fairly well, there was quite a lot of real low end going on I couldn't hear in their rehearsal room (they'd built a tiny control room in there), but it turned out ok.

 

[Plec]

Ouch.. didn't realize the SSL buscomp was that aggressive. Been thinking slightly about purchasing the SSL XLogic outboard stereo comp for a while but keeping my eye on the Alan Smart stuff at the same time.

Does the C2 sound similar to the SSL buscomp?

 

[Exsanguis]

Wait a sec. . . You recorded The Gathering in a rehearsal room? Damn. What gear/setup(s) did you use?

 

[Andy Sneap]

Adats and soundcraft Ghost!! We hired some outboard stuff, a couple of neves, Tube tech, SSL and GML8200, but no automation, mixed down onto 2 tracks of the last adat, dropping in on sections I wanted different.

Didn't Alan Smart design the SSL comp?? I have the Alan Smart and it sounds pretty damn identical to me.

 

[Andy Sneap]

I'll have a word with the guys, see if they mind me sticking some video from the session on my site

 

[Plec]

"Didn't Alan Smart design the SSL comp?? I have the Alan Smart and it sounds pretty damn identical to me."

Yeah, I had that idea in mind
Thx Andy... you're a gem

 

[Exsanguis]

Wow Andy that's just too cool for words. That record sounds soooo great. It's still one of my reference CD's(I've used it as one since it's release). If you post any video of the sessions, I will worship you(who am I kidding?I already do! )

 

[Andy Sneap]

bow when your talking to me!!!!!

 

[Exsanguis]

Will do(and will do so more often after you put up that Testament video).

 

[Andy Sneap]

Testament vid on its way

 

[LSD-Studio]

ok, I had to resurrect this thread.....
if the video has been posted somewhere and I just dedn't find it feel free to punch me but give me the link

 

[JeffTD]

http://andysneap.com/media/videos/

 

[LSD-Studio]

http://andysneap.com/media/videos/

thanks :Smokin:

 

[aramism]

this is so cool. i need to step up my game


aka that gives me hope working in an "unprofessional" studio which is more suited for a rehearsal space like that one and producing dope stuff like that. having all that nice gear still helps (neve etc.) but i still gotta step up my game, im sure everyone who works in a non pro level studio will be inspired by seeing andy's work. it just goes to show before you gotta make your bones and earn your racing stripes before worrying about so many things that come as a result of intuitive and creative hard work.

 

[-Gavin-]

http://andysneap.com/media/videos/adolfsneap.mov


Fucking LOL!

 

[-Gavin-]

Infact, that video deserves another post.

That is one of the funniest things i have seen in a long time.

 

[ghostofbridgeport]

CHUCK BILLY IS SUCH A BADASS

great video

 

[xmidihcx]

andy, you are just so fucking awesome for sharing all this cool stuff with us! i can't imagine where we'd all be without your forum and the wonderful tidbits you share !

oh yea. . i almost forgot, testament rules!

 

[Ermz]

Andy used to post a lot more back in the day!