elsongs
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X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
For those of you who have started a new project file in X2, which of the following is more true for you:
a) I use the ProChannel's compressor.
b) I use my favorite plug-in compressor(s) as an insert effect.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 04:56:17
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 05:31:54
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 05:52:28
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a) ProChannel
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 06:19:13
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A) Pro Channel Compressor and EQ. I have all the Cakewalks expansions packs modules and I can say all sounds just great. I wanted to buy Soft-tube series too but they insist using ILOK dongle that are known to slow down and crash the DAW. So no buy from me until they remove that stupid license control device. I can tell you that CA-2a "Teletronix-LA2" are just sweet too. One of the best LA's modules I have heard so far. http://www.cakewalk.com/products/ca-2a/  The SSL Compressor is great too! PC4K S-type. So are the included SSL Bus compressor. http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/ProChannel-Modules/PC4K-S-Type-Channel-Compressor.aspx 
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 06:24:14
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 10:39:37
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I use my Favorite plugins and sometime use some pro-channel effects,. if that's what the project needs.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 11:45:33
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b) I use my favorite plug-in compressor(s) as an insert effect..........because my X2 doesn't have ProChannel  (I use MixControl Pro, etc.)
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 12:08:40
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Prochannel first if that doesn't work... supm else
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 12:28:12
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Pro Channel. It's my first stop for everything these days.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 12:48:05
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Probably B,as I just bought Cytomics"The Glue",but the PC4K Buss Comp is used a lot too.
Definitely the Pro Ch. EQ though.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 14:16:16
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B) IKMedia's T-Racks Classic Compressor for most instruments; T-Racks White 2A Leveling Amp for vocals, analog synth and Hammond organ.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 14:23:19
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I'm becoming hooked on the Pro Channel.
Gotta agree, too, that the CA2A is awesome!
Pro Channel is the only thing keeping me using X2 instead of just going back to my trusty old Sonar 8.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 14:30:02
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I've been using the PC compressor inserts since X1 - very nice plugs.
Recently picked up the upgrade to Komplete and I've been trying out some of the compressors in that package...OT I know but the RC24 and 48 reverbs from NI are lovely - imo of course.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 15:14:08
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 15:36:12
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I was using PRO Channel but after getting Waves CLA compressors I very seldom use the PC stuff for compression.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 16:57:07
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ProChannel (the included ones and the add-ons) and the compressors in the Softube Mix Bundle - which I use a lot.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 17:16:57
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 17:17:25
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I don't know why, but I hate the ProChannel.
I use Sonitus compressor for almost everything.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 17:31:10
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elsongs
For those of you who have started a new project file in X2, which of the following is more true for you:
a) I use the ProChannel's compressor.
b) I use my favorite plug-in compressor(s) as an insert effect.
Prochannel the most although PSP Old Timer finds a spot on every project.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 18:46:42
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Softube FET comp and CLA comps, as well as The Glue and occasionally the free TDR comp.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 18:51:38
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Pro channel and the CA2A.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 19:05:22
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a) ProChannel 'is' (are) my favorite(s)...
I still use others upon occasion but I find the PC76 and CA2 cover most of my needs as des the Concrete Limiter...
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 19:48:40
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a) ProChannel
(I use all 4 of them: CA-2A Leveling Amp, PC4K- S Type Bus Compressor, PC4K- S Type Channel Compressor, PC 76 U Type Compressor)
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 20:04:42
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noynekker
a) ProChannel
(I use all 4 of them: CA-2A Leveling Amp, PC4K- S Type Bus Compressor, PC4K- S Type Channel Compressor, PC 76 U Type Compressor)
That's what I call heavy serial compression.  But seriously, I'm with you, I use all of them. My favorites were the CA-2A, often after the PC76 on tracks, and the 4K Bus on busses, but I have finally started getting into the 4K Channel some more. It's taken me a while.. And I like the Concrete Limiter, too.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 20:08:59
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Ha ! . . . guess I should have said I make use of all 4, for different purposes, at different times.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 20:16:38
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I knew what you were saying, sorry, I was just being a prat. It's nice to see so many other people like them. I bumped into a singer today at the supermarket that I haven't seen for years. It turns out that he uses Sonar, and we stood talking at length about the PC, and especially the CA-2A, whilst my wife had to finish the shopping alone. 
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/28 20:42:54
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elsongs
For those of you who have started a new project file in X2, which of the following is more true for you:
a) I use the ProChannel's compressor.
b) I use my favorite plug-in compressor(s) as an insert effect.
Both, it depends on what I think works/sounds best. I do still try my UAD's first though.
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Re:X2 Compressor Informal Poll...
2013/04/29 04:23:23
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noynekker
a) ProChannel
(I use all 4 of them: CA-2A Leveling Amp, PC4K- S Type Bus Compressor, PC4K- S Type Channel Compressor, PC 76 U Type Compressor)
I'm the same, but I'll often turn to my T-Racks plugs for something a little different
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