Gear Shootout

Classic Neve 2254 Compressor Vs Current Plugin Emulations: How does the software stackup

The Neve 2254 compressor is widely regarded as one of the all-time great “character” compressors. It has both limiting and compression circuits and can be used in stereo or dual mono. I purchased my 2254 pair from Portugal, and promptly named her “Hot Cocoa.” I patiently waited to her left and right side custom racked

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DBX Compression – 38 years “Over Easy” compression. Can I now replace my DBX 160 VU with the UAD DBX 160 vu Model?

I began learning recording technique as an intern, assistant, and engineer at Studio Center recording studios in miami, Fl starting in june of 2002. The first compressor that I was quickly able to get fantastic results with was the DBX 160 VU. At the time it was hard wired to a Demeter VTMP tube preamp.

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