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T-Racks 3 Singles FAIRCHILD 670 compressor download for $20!.
 
http://www.audiomidi.com/T-RackS-3-Single-Module-Compressor-Limiter-Model-670-No-Brainer-Deal-P16324C0.aspx

Hey Ik Obi: I have and love this comp, but how about a deal like this on the EQP-1A?

Jim

Whew. Got it before the supplies - or bandwidth - ran out.

I didn't really need another one, either, but this one LOOKS cool, so I had to spend $20 on it! 

I'd like to think I'm not that gullible. That I'm not taken in by photo-realistic graphics of worn labels, scratched faceplates and old-fashioned knobs, or vague promises of "mojo" and "character". And I really ought to spend the 20 bucks on some socks so I can retire the ones my toes peek out of.

Oh well. I got it and I like it.
 
First thing I noticed is that it's a pretty high CPU hit, higher than any other compressors I have. That's too bad, because where it sounds best is on individual vocal tracks.

Anybody figure out how the M/S feature works? There was no manual or help file included in the download.

I gather it's enabled when the "AGC" (mode) switch is set to "LAT / VERT". Apparently, the "LEFT-LAT" threshold then controls either Mid or Side, and the "RIGHT-VERT" threshold controls the other. Don't know which is which, though.

When you bring up the "Vocals" preset, M/S mode is selected. I don't understand this - most vocal tracks are mono, where M/S processing is irrelevant. Furthermore, the plugin respects the interleave and outputs mono if the input is mono, regardless of what settings are chosen. I don't see how M/S processing is even meaningful on a mono vocal track, but they must have had a reason...

excellent find, Dave, thanks!

Here's some more information, this regarding the "DC Thres" control, which is called "DC Bias" on the original unit. Here's the explanation from the UAD 670 manual. Presumably UAD went to the same trouble as IK when they modeled the original hardware unit, and if so then this should apply to both.

DC Bias controls the ratio of compression as well as the knee width. As the knob is turned clockwise, the ratio gets lower and the knee gets broader. The threshold also gets lower as the knob is turned clockwise. The ‘factory cal’ tick mark should be aligned with the screw slot “dot” for factory specification. It would probably be more technically accurate to say that this control simply changes the knee width, since no matter where it’s set the ratio always approaches true limiting eventually. However, the knee becomes so broad that it becomes more practical to speak of the ratio changing, because for reasonable (<25 dB) amounts of compression, this is the case.

Here's a photo of the original unit:



And here's a link to some technical info for the geeks. I read somewhere that only 45 units were manufactured originally (there probably wasn't much demand for stereo processors in 1959), and saw one for sale for $30,000. A modern replica can be had for $12,000.

Twenty bucks would appear to be a bargain.


And more...here's a video from UA on mid-side mastering with the 670.

Just a bump for the thread, as I believe this was a 1-week only offer, and this really is something you'll want to jump on, folks. I don't care how many compressors and limiters you have in your collection, you don't have anything quite like this one.

OK, if you've got the UAD version, then you do.

I jumped in before it was too late.  Can anyone give some advice to a noobie on how you load the Fairchild 670 singles into the T-RackS Shell?

Thanks.

Jimbo21


Hey Ik Obi: I have and love this comp, but how about a deal like this on the EQP-1A?

Jim

Jim,
My guess is they are going to go thru the entire collection one at a time...

DeeringAmps


kurrykid,
Your TRackS-3 shell doesn't look like this?



Press the down arrow for any position and the available processors should come up...

Nope I only have 2 options: Classic Equalizer and Vintage Compressor Model 670.  I see the other ones when I click on the global and Module buttons but they are not available from the drop-downs...any thoughts?

Thanks.
 

Dave,
One more question. You bought the Shell, then the 670?
If so the Classic EQ is included with shell; right?
The Fairchild is the "Vintage Compressor Model 670".

Time for a little tech support!