In the last experiment I matched the vibe of the SSL Bus compressor using ReaComp but that’s a fairly clean sound still. So let’s see just how colorful ReaComp can be.
Let’s find out putting it against the most nasty compressor I have, SoundToys Devil-Loc.
Using stereo drum rooms as the source (Steven Slate Drums V4), and Devil-Loc’s Crush knob only (Crunch off, only 2 controls on this thing). I then attempted to match the character, vibe, color etc using ReaComp.
I think it’s pretty damn close, or at least just as usable in this situation.
Audio Examples A B C D. A is the source without compression (aside from the bus compression common to all clips).
Which is SoundToys Devil-Loc and which is ReaComp?
Twist! – There two clips for one of the compressors.
Who wants to guess?
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21 responses to “ReaComp Vs Devil-Loc”
Is it the last one the only devil loc one? I heard some difference on toms there…
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I can’t say who is who because I don’t know Devil Loc behavior enough.
But I can say that:
– B seems to be different than C and D, it doesn’t seem to compare well (less dynamics, less extreme compression, less transients > but the overall level could be louder with make-up gain)
– C and D are VERY close, I really like these 2.
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I could hear that B was ‘dirtier’ than C and D. Since I have not used a Devil Loc I had to guess that it was B. I prefer the sound of C and D, cleaner, better transients.
The answers listed “presets” for ReaComp. Apparently I have been living under a rock because I do not have these presets nor do I know where to find them. A little help?
These are presets I made. I may share at a later date when I have a larger collection of presets for ReaComp and others.
I could clearly tell B for Devil Loc. Just more crunch + dirt.
I didn’t cheat. I listened and could not tell what was what. All I knew was that I liked C and D the best. I’m just glad that was ReaComp! I have lots of different compressors in my library and I keep going back to ReaComp. I really would like to find some in depth tuts on how to really get creative with it…
The files are down… :/
Sorry to comment on a really old post, but are the two Reacomp presets used stock? I don’t see them in my preset list and I’m wondering if you downloaded them from somewhere or just made them yourself. Thanks a lot.
I made them after careful A/B testing. I am considering making them available because they are among my go-to settings for ReaComp and use them in most mixes.
That would be awesome! No pressure, but I would personally appreciate it much and I’ll bet others would too–especially since I’m quite new to the idea of adjusting RMS size, and I never quite understood how to apply a knee control. It would be cool to have some examples to aid in understanding. Thanks for the response!
Coming back to an old post: I choose the Devil Loc one easily. But apart from the release behavior, the ReaComp ones sounds very close.
yeah it’s very close. Even though I have the full SoundToys bundle I still end up using ReaComp for that sound because it’s close but more tweakable.
I hear you…
I use Devil Loc all the time, mostly because there is very little to tweak 🙂
If it works, it works, if not, I’ll move forward to something else.
OK, how about the preset to study and eval further?
How about those presets?
Where are the presets?
Might as well do it myself, since ADMIN is not giving away the presets. Will do some A/B blind tests on a variety of material and try to get that sound.