A Valve Compressor Vs.A TUBE Compressor Vs. a DBX 166 Comp

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"Stressmane" <stressmane@aol.com> wrote in message
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> This is another question about the difference between a tube Comp and a
Valve
> Compressor.

It's the same as the difference between an elevator and a lift, or
french-fries and chips, or zee and zed.

> Basically, I want to Fatten(and Louden) My Drums Up And warm My
> entire mix. Could I do all this on say a DBX 166xl or am I better offusing
a
> Tube Comp (say the like Fatman) or something Tube Based??? Help me
somebody

With the right settings, you could do this on any of these, but I think I'd
start with the Fatman or maybe a Distressor.

Peace,
Paul

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stressmane@aol.com (Stressmane) wrote in message news:<20041107021917.11514.00000298@mb-m29.aol.com>...
> This is another question about the difference between a tube Comp and a Valve
> Compressor. Basically, I want to Fatten(and Louden) My Drums Up And warm My
> entire mix. Could I do all this on say a DBX 166xl or am I better offusing a
> Tube Comp (say the like Fatman) or something Tube Based??? Help me somebody
>
> BTW, if any one here is wondering What type of Music I do,I do that Dreaded
> Hip-Hop Stuff (though an Purer Much form than what you see on MTV) LOL!
>
>
> Thanks again!

Distressors for the drums and tape for the mix.