Haha, not sure labeling it Ratio would make more sense, as it lowers threshold as well in the upper range of the knob. It's a kind of ratio/threshold knob imo - again i'm no compression expert. Input & Sustain knob are highly interactive.
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Api comp pedal, expert speculation please
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Spent a little time today testing mine out.
Bass -> cmp -> poweramp.
I dialed in moderate/heavy compression then blended in some dry signal to taste.
Ended up preferring the old style setting with a slow attack and fast release. Sounded very good. There is more color in this unit than I expected but it sounds great. Nice warm "chewy" mids while retaining clarity.
I'll try it with my Grace Bix as the front end and maybe add a Genzler re/q later on.
Bass -> cmp -> poweramp.
I dialed in moderate/heavy compression then blended in some dry signal to taste.
Ended up preferring the old style setting with a slow attack and fast release. Sounded very good. There is more color in this unit than I expected but it sounds great. Nice warm "chewy" mids while retaining clarity.
I'll try it with my Grace Bix as the front end and maybe add a Genzler re/q later on.
Ok wheres the UREI 1176ln version ???
527 VCA-style compressor circuit, a 2510 op-amp , and Transformer is from what I remember ??? very similar to old channel strips from API , I have a 7th Circle Audio mic pre copys of API mic pre's that used the 2510 op amp
527 VCA-style compressor circuit, a 2510 op-amp , and Transformer is from what I remember ??? very similar to old channel strips from API , I have a 7th Circle Audio mic pre copys of API mic pre's that used the 2510 op amp
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These three make a potent channel strip.
I really like the CMP. Good cleans at lower input settings to nice mild distortion when cranked. Great results in combination with the Whirlwind.
have been using the API CMP for a few months now - what a great sounding compressor! yes, metering would be nice, and labeling hte ratio knob "sustain" is kinda weird (but it really does add sustain), but it sounds great no matter how much compression you throw on.
I do find the transformer in it doesn't affect hte sound as much as the transformer in the API bass eq pedal, but it still does good things to the sound.
Honestly this is one of hte best compressor bargains out there
It is a great compressor and one I'd recommend. Here's my review:
www.compressorpedalreviews.com
API Tranzformer CMP Compressor Review
I really like the API Tranzformer CMP Select compressor. It is not the most versatile compressor but it sounds great, looks good, is built well, and adds that special something to your tone while staying out of the way.
www.compressorpedalreviews.com
Where do you guys typically put it in your signal chain? I've been running at the end to kind of glue everything together but wondering if it would serve me better in the front!
Interested to hear what you guys do.
My signal chain is:
Caveman BP1 Compact - (Caveman send) - Future Impact V3 - MXR Bass Synth - Darkglass Anagram - API Tranzformer CMP - (Caveman return) - XLR to FOH.
Interested to hear what you guys do.
My signal chain is:
Caveman BP1 Compact - (Caveman send) - Future Impact V3 - MXR Bass Synth - Darkglass Anagram - API Tranzformer CMP - (Caveman return) - XLR to FOH.
