Difference between opto and vari-mu compressors

[chris-from-ky]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me a lesson on the differences between an opto-compressor and a vari-Mu compressor. What makes them different? Is one type better than the other? What's the general concensus?

Thanks!

[dblock]

Just enter "Difference between opto and vari-mu compressors" in the google search engine and you'll find out plus more than you'll ever want to know about.

[chessrock]

Opto's are kewl. They're warm. And punchy. VCA's are clinical-sounding. Booo!

[Tonio]

or check out: http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/sho...fet+compressor

and : http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/sho...-mu+compressor

or search engine works pretty good.

[earworm]

Opto's are kewl. They're warm. And punchy. VCA's are clinical-sounding. Booo!


i kinda second that


got a joemeek opto compressor and mhhhh, i love the sound,
compare it with my TC electronic triple C (with socalled tube simulation)
and wow,,,,,, the VCA compressor (the TC electronics that is) really sounds clinical compared to the JoeMeek

i like it warm and punchy

[Farview]

It's just like with anything else, Crappy VCA's are crappy. Good ones are good. The three different types of compressors all have their place and purpose. It is up to you to figure out what that is.