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UAD LA-2A vs IKM T-Racks Opto Comp.

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Uploaded by on Oct 27, 2009

IK Multimedia T-Racks 3 Opto Compressor.

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/t-racks/moreinfo/moreinfo2.php

PC VST, Nuendo 4, RME FF-800, simple test drum buss compression.

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  • The attack on the La2a is slow--so you shouldnt be anywhere near 1ms on the Tracks opto--unless the UA plug is extremely inaccurate

  • There's a BIG problem with this shoot-out. The LA-2A compressor has a static attack time of approx. 10 miliseconds. And a release time of approx. 60 miliseconds. Look it up on Wikipedia (which reference service manuals).

    The ratio for the compress setting is approx. 4:1 but it fluctuates depending on the source. You put the Opto plugin in essentially a limiting mode at a 12:1 ratio.

    The biggest flaw in this comparison though is that the LA2A wasn't meant for drums. Vox, bass, piano...yes.

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  • @bbuteo And I know why: his intention wasn't teach how to process the drum, but crank the plugins to the exaustation to compare 'em

    :)

  • i have the Opto and its cool...the LA2A plug seems to keep the resonance of the drums while leveling....vote for the LA2A.....i needs that plug.

  • my vote is for the LA2A

  • wow....a different beat.....now i have to get used to this one!haha...

    thanks again for all your shoot out vids, extremely entertaining and helpful!

  • Tracks 3 quality impressed me when I tried it, plugins have advanced so much.

  • I love the Opto Compressor! That thing saves so many mixes

  • --anyway thumbs up, by the way feel free to check our original music videos, your visit will be very welcomed

  • you had ruin the drums sound--lol, cheers friend( just my opinion, please please dont take it bad)

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