drewfx1
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Do I want to buy...
either/both of these PC4K S-type thingies (compressor or expander/gate) that are on sale for $19.99 each?
Your thoughts - are they worth it (besides making McQ jealous) for someone who's already well equipped?
 In order, then, to discover the limit of deepest tones, it is necessary not only to produce very violent agitations in the air but to give these the form of simple pendular vibrations. - Hermann von Helmholtz, predicting the role of the electric bassist in 1877.
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Beagle
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/09 19:37:11
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I didn't think I'd use the expander/gate, but I've ended up using it some and like it.
the compressor is great! I have ended up using it on every project since I bought it because it's a very easy way to sidechain my bass and kick.
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Bristol_Jonesey
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 04:29:28
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I've been using the Fx bin less & less since I bought the PC modules.
And they don't sound any worse than many other 3rd party plugs I've tried over the years, even including some not-so-cheap plugs.
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 06:55:27
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Bristol_Jonesey
I've been using the Fx bin less & less since I bought the PC modules.
And they don't sound any worse than many other 3rd party plugs I've tried over the years, even including some not-so-cheap plugs.
same here. in fact, I really like the CL. I use it a lot.
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Jonbouy
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 08:39:38
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For $20 each I'd use 'em. I like to use an SSL style expander to make my hatz spit, and a little inline track compressor is often useful. Fill yer boots I'd say. I'm waiting for the Horse and Belt of destiny buttons to appear. http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2566629
post edited by Jonbouy - 2012/05/10 08:43:16
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spacey
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 08:43:29
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I'd rather see you give the money to Jon to change
his avatar.
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Jonbouy
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 08:50:15
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spacey
I'd rather see you give the money to Jon to change
his avatar.
 I was just being family freindly. Consider it done, I'll even do it for free, I'm bored of it now... 
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 09:28:06
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Excellent....I hear ya callin'....and you can come in....I hear ya callin'... Jon Buoy wheres ya been?...
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drewfx1
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Re:Do I want to buy...
2012/05/10 11:16:27
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Thanks.
I think I'm going to go for the compressor. I did an inventory last night and found I already have quite a few decent gates/expanders (who knew?).
I told myself I had "enough" comps (and EQ's) and wasn't going to buy anymore, but for $20 the PC integration makes it worthwhile if it's decent.
In order, then, to discover the limit of deepest tones, it is necessary not only to produce very violent agitations in the air but to give these the form of simple pendular vibrations. - Hermann von Helmholtz, predicting the role of the electric bassist in 1877.
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