Compressors

[Folkie]

Jonathan,

If you're happy with your Keeley, more power to you. Guitar tones are so subjective anyway.

Even here in the U.S. very few stores carry the Janglebox pedals. Your best bet is to order directly from the company's owner, Steve Lasko (you can reach him at [email protected]). If you want to hear how they sound before you purchase, visit www.janglebox.com and download the audio samples.

Robert

[Jonesey]

Unfortunately I don't actually own the Keeley, I borrowed it from a friend who had to sell it.
So I'm out looking for an all-analog compressor, ideally with stereo inputs so it can be used for mixing and mastering as well. Thanks for the hint about the JB - I'll check it out. Also considering varoius old rack units like a Fostex. How would they sound on guitars?

[jps]

.....I'm out looking for an all-analog compressor, ideally with stereo inputs so it can be used for mixing and mastering as well.....

If you are looking to use it on the stereo buss you should seriously consider these as possible compressor for your studio.

http://www.uaudio.com/hardware/compressors/2-1176.html

http://www.manley.com/melopb.php

http://www.manley.com/mslc.php

I can't think of any pedal format compressors that you can link together for use on a stereo buss. They may be out there but will they be suitable for mastering?

[Jonesey]

Thanks Jeffrey!
These sure seems to be very nice units and would suit our studio needs perfect. However the problem is money, my Rick ain't even paid yet so I'm forced to be a low-end guy. However low-end gear can sound nice when picked and used with care. Think I'll be heading for 70's/80's lower end studio compressors as they're usually cheap. Have you got any idea how they sound? Any particular recommendation?
So far it has sounded nice just taking the VU's on the tape recorder to the red - but sometimes we're doing recordings with lower input levels too and in other cases it's just not enough.
I also got a digital compressor and it's kindda decent but it's lacking personality if you know what I mean. Plus I don't fancy too many AD/DA-conversions as it's degrading the sound quality.