Hardware 4k Buss compressors vs plugins. Part II

[El_Gato]

This is a follow up thread to this one for those who are not fed up with 2-bus compressors tests or need some reference.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/backline/888902-slate-fg-grey-vs-hardware-4k-bus-compressors.html

Many thanks, Ermz, for the track provided, great mix.

There are 3 different compressors on 5 files:

-Waves 4k Bus Compressor.
-IK Multimedia Bus Compressor.
-IGS S-type 500 (3 different tracks: -Stereo; Dual Mono and Dual Mono preceded by 2 CAPI vp28 in line mode to give it some transformers action just for fun.

All files are 24-bit/44 kHz and RMS matched to the files in the other thread so you can compare the different compressors.

https://copy.com/ph9Wvk7YvtMx

 

[tempe]

I definitely preferred number 5, it really seemed to really open up the stereo image and tighten up the low end.

 

[El_Gato]

Fuck, I lost the piece of paper where I wrote down the results. Oh well, almost nobody cares anyway.

OK, out of memory I think it was something like: (edit: I found it)

1 IGS st
2 IGS DM
3 Tracks
4 Waves
5 IGS DM + CAPI

So yes, good choice, Tempe. Thanks for chiming in.

*Not really sure about these ones.

 

[indecizo]

fail

 

[El_Gato]

I know.

 

[HOFX]

I really want these kinds of shoot outs encouraged in this forum, but I have to admit, the last 3 comments made me laugh, I mean no disrespect.

 

[El_Gato]

Bump!

Finally found the damn paper. LOL

Results:

1 IGS st
2 IGS DM
3 Tracks
4 Waves
5 IGS DM + CAPI

 

[bryan_kilco]

fail

Don't know why, but this made me