Multiband Compressor??

[TheGmiester161]

I was using the C4 multiband compressor the other day and loved it but I dont have $400+ to spend on one plug-in. Is there a Multi-band compressor plug-in that is cheaper (in the 100-200 range or less) that I can use in ProTools LE?

 

[doulos]

no, but there is a 6 band compressor you can buy harware wise from behringer called the 9024 its around 200 and its 6 bands and actully i like it better then the c4 i own and use both sometimes at the same time yep 10 band compression works for me

 

[hookiefree]

Here's a free one if you have the VST wrapper.

http://www.ismusic.ne.jp/sweetboy/T-SLEDGE/

 

[TheGmiester161]

VST wrapper?

what is a VST wrapper and where can I get it??

 

[xfinsterx]

I was talking to the Massive Master and he was saying that he NEVER uses multiband compression.
Now mind you he DIDNT say what he does as an alternative.

But with his comments in mind, I havent been using the MB at all and ive been trying different stuff to put the final polish on my mixes.
Like suble eq changes, compressing the mix very slightly, stereo wideners, running the mix through a preamp, etc etc..

Now im no mastering pro, and all ive got are my ears and some good eq, and dynamics knowledge, but ill tell you this....
my mixes sound alot more intelligible than they ever did using a MB compressor so far, and after using the multiband for hours upon hours, and still not feeling 100% good about how the mix got treated, my ears tell me im on the right track....

i know this didnt answer your question, sorry.
But i figured you could maybe relate with the story.

peace.

 

[hookiefree]

what is a VST wrapper and where can I get it??

It allows you to use VST plugins (thousands of them available for free) with Protools LE. For $100 you can get an unlimited amount of free plugs.

http://fxpansion.com/product-rtasadapter-main.php

 

[xfinsterx]

It allows you to use VST plugins (thousands of them available for free) with Protools LE. For $100 you can get an unlimited amount of free plugs.

P.S.
more than half of these VST plugs will crash your PT sessions!

IMO, this wrapper, with more than half the plus ive tested. Can destablize your sessions.



heres a quote youll read from the manual only AFTER you buy it....

"Because of the sheer number of VST plug-ins in existence (over 1000 on Windows, and many hundreds on Mac), it has not been possible for us to test all of them in depth. Some VST plug-ins are just plain buggy and unstable; others may have hitherto-unknown compatibility problems with the adapter. Overall, the standard of quality assurance for VST plug-ins is somewhat lower than you may be used to with Digidesign's RTAS plug-ins.
Therefore, we would highly recommend that you check out any VST plug-ins for yourself before using them on a critical project or session. Neither FXpansion nor Digidesign can guarantee the stable operation of any given VST plug-in - it is quite simply beyond our control!"

Im other words...
"Dear consumer,
Your PT rig will probably crash on occasion, sorry youve been warned."

 

[hookiefree]

I have installed over 200 wrapped plugs and only about 3 or 4 have failed to work or gave me any problems. All you have to do is delete the ones that don't work.

 

[xfinsterx]

I have installed over 200 wrapped plugs and only about 3 or 4 have failed to work or gave me any problems. All you have to do is delete the ones that don't work.

Well then your a very lucky guy! Congrats....
And wow 200 plugs! That musta cost a fortune.

 

[masteringhouse]

I was using the C4 multiband compressor the other day and loved it but I dont have $400+ to spend on one plug-in. Is there a Multi-band compressor plug-in that is cheaper (in the 100-200 range or less) that I can use in ProTools LE?

Why do you need multi-band compression?

Don't just throw it in for the sake of having it. If you're finding that certain instruments are unbalanced and "pop-out" you should try fixing either EQ or compression for the problem track first. Multi-band compression should be reserved for situations where a re-mix isn't possible.

You can create a frequency dependent compressor within Pro Tools itself (for free) by feeding the mix to a separate channel, EQing that channel for the problem frequency (for example 8K for de-essing) and use that as a sidechain into a compressor on the original track.

 

[doulos]

i love multiband compression on my mixes and as with any tool its how well you know how to use it and what it’s for and what it’s not for. It’s not to use to drastically change a mix. If you’re doing that you should remix. It is used to sweeten and bring out the existing good qualities of a mix, and can be awesome just on tracks themselves not just a stereo mix. Like multiband compression on a bussed drum mix can be awesome to add power to an already balanced kit. and makes it all the more easier if going for that New York mix style try this take a stereo roomed mic track and compress the hell out of it with a multiband you can bring so much of that natural room up in the mix that the drums will seem to have its own natural air about it that can only happen with controlled and slammed compression multiband compression is an easy way to bring this out in a track.

 

[BrettB]

I was using the C4 multiband compressor the other day and loved it but I dont have $400+ to spend on one plug-in. Is there a Multi-band compressor plug-in that is cheaper (in the 100-200 range or less) that I can use in ProTools LE?

I also wondered: In which plugin pack is the standard Digidesign one and how much does it cost?

 

[xfinsterx]

i dont think digi makes one. Checked the site didnt see one.
The C4 hes referring to is a waves plug in brett.