I pretty much stick to parallel compression hard-core. I try hard not to kill transients when I can, especially with a limiter. I only use a limiter to catch overs. Using the Transient-shaper, I will use the TS-64 on a buss channel and route the snare or kick to it from a Send. I will use the TS-64 to really get the exact "pop" or punch out of the kick or snare and then really, just mix it in to the Master.
 
In my case, I even use Pre-Delay on Convolution reverbs to allow a slight bit more pop from transients. Kramer Tape is pretty good, but I think it softens some transients, while it can also take out harshness in cymbals, meanwhile brightening the mix (using Flux sparingly). Otherwise, I only like that plug in electric guitars played through tube amps.
 
So, in my opinion, use the Transient shapers (Waves CLA-Drums is pretty good, too), but use them in parallel. That's my thought.

bitflipper
There is no such thing as a "hip-hop equalizer" or a "hip-hop compressor", is there?

The day there is I'm all over them like butter on bread (no pun in ten did, or wuzzit?).
 

Well I can take every fx out of PC except the EQ. Then put back what I want and arrange them in the order I want. I just did it. Grab the bar with the on/off button for the fx and put it where you want. I have the EQ all the way at the bottom out of sight. With Breverb first then FX Chains. and I can switch Breverb and FX chains in any order. 
 
Not sure what you mean "Nope it does not work - sheesh how many times!!!"
Sheeesh yes it does!! : )

joden
 
..now try to slide it up to all that empty space that is sitting above...

 Well no that ain't gonna work! It sees nothing to slide up!!
 
mt space ain't that bad!!

Grem

joden
 
..now try to slide it up to all that empty space that is sitting above...

Well no that ain't gonna work! It sees nothing to slide up!!
 
mt space ain't that bad!!

Yeah I guess so just another of those little annoying things in an otherwise great program. No biggie. At least you discovered what I meant LOL!!
 
Cheers

I'm not sure what you are talking about. I just deleted all the modules from PC and loaded the CA-2A where it went below the quad EQ but all I did was grab the module and place on top of the EQ. Now if you are complaining that there is empty space above the module because there is only 2 modules I can't see a point in that complaint. 
 
The idea is being able to route signals through modules in an order of one's choosing. If you only need one module loaded beyond the EQ worrying about empty space is ridiculous. If you are concerned about clutter as you put it hit I on your keyboard. 

joden
   Good grief!

What is that suppose to mean?

Cool, thx Grem - now you have explained it,  it does makes sense as I s'pose EQ would probs be the first thing folks reach for. 
 
Cheers m8