SSLtech
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Try this out for size:
For all those who keep asking for a "blend" control for an SSL comp: this is a universal 2-channel (but if you build half, it can just as easily be mono!) variable blend control between a hard-crushed compressor and a direct, un-compressed signal.
(CLICK FOR FULL-SIZE IMAGE)
The benefit to a stand-alone design (to my way of thinking) is that you can use it on an 1176 pair, a GSSL, a couple of LA2a's, or whatever you like. it doesn't tie up 4 console channels, you can insert it clean across a rhythm section subgroup and dial-in the amount of crush.
The best directions for use: Set the blend control to "direct", set your gains. Set the blend control all the way to "crush" then adjust the makeup gain of the compressor for similar signal levels. Once this is done, you should be able to blend anywhere in between with the overall level remaning similar, just the amount of compression varied.
Keith
(Edited Dec. 12 '06, to shrink image thumbnail for readability)
For all those who keep asking for a "blend" control for an SSL comp: this is a universal 2-channel (but if you build half, it can just as easily be mono!) variable blend control between a hard-crushed compressor and a direct, un-compressed signal.
(CLICK FOR FULL-SIZE IMAGE)
The benefit to a stand-alone design (to my way of thinking) is that you can use it on an 1176 pair, a GSSL, a couple of LA2a's, or whatever you like. it doesn't tie up 4 console channels, you can insert it clean across a rhythm section subgroup and dial-in the amount of crush.
The best directions for use: Set the blend control to "direct", set your gains. Set the blend control all the way to "crush" then adjust the makeup gain of the compressor for similar signal levels. Once this is done, you should be able to blend anywhere in between with the overall level remaning similar, just the amount of compression varied.
Keith
(Edited Dec. 12 '06, to shrink image thumbnail for readability)