So what do you think for having expressor as a main mastering (hardware) compressor before going "into the box" for additional compression (if needed) and final limiting? Do you think it's too much for it? I don't have the means to buy yet another top notch hardware comp. so ... Mastering compression is maybe max. -4 db GR (if even, if your mix is done right for EDM) so do you think only expressor is not going to work? Thanks. Subscribed! :)
You’re welcome! In your case, I would go with a more gluey type of bus compressor, like an SSL Bus+. However, if you apply -4dB of reduction, it’s important to consider using it in parallel to prevent overprocessing.
In the manual it says the external side chain is enabled when connecting a TRS to the side chain port. Does the compressor “know” when it’s receiving signal through the side chain or does it activate it even without receiving any signal? It might be a dumb question but all my compressors have a button to activate the side chain that way it can be off and I can have all the cables in the back going to the patchbay and choose when to patch in the side chain. How would this work I. The xpressor? Can I still connect everything to the patchbay? All inputs, ext out and side chain ?
Exactly. Usually, there’s an external side chain selectable on the unit. In this case, I expect that simply using the side chain input would activate it, even without any sound playing. However, to be completely sure, I would advise reaching out to Elysia directly.
As always a great video and useful tips for us 💪 I also have the Xpressor in my Rack and I'm currently searching for a good Bus Comp to give my tracks the final polish. You mentioned that the NG Bus seems to be the best Bus Comp for electronic music. Do you have experience with the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor? I'm struggling between the NG and the BM as at the first look the BM seems to be more flexible (3 Comp modes, FF and FB and also an integrated EQ section). Thanks and keeping up the great work! Still one of my favorite channels on YT 🤩
Love hearing this. Thank you! So the ngBus is extremely powerful, and is one of my favorite units out there right now. I’m sure the BM compressor will serve you well too, and the EQ for the sidechain is a great function. However, the ngBus already has (next to the LP filter options) 2 alternate sidechain filter settings as well, T1 and T2. I use the MEQ and SPE from Bettermaker, they’re great.
Great to hear everyone's excitement about the Xpressor Neo here! The section where I’m explaining Auto Fast, the explanation is correct yet I’m using the word release where I’m - of course - refer to attack. So, when using a slow attack time, fast and loud signal impulses will be caught as Auto Fast speeds up the attack time.
Always aim to develop the setup! For example, I recently added the new Cranborne Audio HE2, which just came out. Speaking of flexibility, I’m switching to the Flock system. This will allow for next-level flexibility. Fired up!
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Great to hear, let’s keep the going!
Wow, amazing sound.
Thank you for showing us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So what do you think for having expressor as a main mastering (hardware) compressor before going "into the box" for additional compression (if needed) and final limiting? Do you think it's too much for it? I don't have the means to buy yet another top notch hardware comp. so ... Mastering compression is maybe max. -4 db GR (if even, if your mix is done right for EDM) so do you think only expressor is not going to work? Thanks. Subscribed! :)
You’re welcome! In your case, I would go with a more gluey type of bus compressor, like an SSL Bus+. However, if you apply -4dB of reduction, it’s important to consider using it in parallel to prevent overprocessing.
Must be fun working with that gear and sweet PMC's. Nice demo!
It every day is! Glad you’ve enjoyed it!
In the manual it says the external side chain is enabled when connecting a TRS to the side chain port. Does the compressor “know” when it’s receiving signal through the side chain or does it activate it even without receiving any signal? It might be a dumb question but all my compressors have a button to activate the side chain that way it can be off and I can have all the cables in the back going to the patchbay and choose when to patch in the side chain. How would this work I. The xpressor? Can I still connect everything to the patchbay? All inputs, ext out and side chain ?
Exactly. Usually, there’s an external side chain selectable on the unit. In this case, I expect that simply using the side chain input would activate it, even without any sound playing. However, to be completely sure, I would advise reaching out to Elysia directly.
As always a great video and useful tips for us 💪 I also have the Xpressor in my Rack and I'm currently searching for a good Bus Comp to give my tracks the final polish. You mentioned that the NG Bus seems to be the best Bus Comp for electronic music. Do you have experience with the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor? I'm struggling between the NG and the BM as at the first look the BM seems to be more flexible (3 Comp modes, FF and FB and also an integrated EQ section). Thanks and keeping up the great work! Still one of my favorite channels on YT 🤩
Love hearing this. Thank you! So the ngBus is extremely powerful, and is one of my favorite units out there right now. I’m sure the BM compressor will serve you well too, and the EQ for the sidechain is a great function. However, the ngBus already has (next to the LP filter options) 2 alternate sidechain filter settings as well, T1 and T2. I use the MEQ and SPE from Bettermaker, they’re great.
@@thismixissick thanks that helps me :)
Great to hear everyone's excitement about the Xpressor Neo here! The section where I’m explaining Auto Fast, the explanation is correct yet I’m using the word release where I’m - of course - refer to attack. So, when using a slow attack time, fast and loud signal impulses will be caught as Auto Fast speeds up the attack time.
The other 500 series modules just had a price drop, I wonder if they're coming out with Neo versions of those
Such a sharply priced unit.
Is the original xpressor still good and does it sound mostly the same ?
From what I’ve heard, absolutely yes.
Bro this setup was super complete. I see you’ve changed a few things. Why though? This definitely was a very good tasty and flexible setup.
Always aim to develop the setup! For example, I recently added the new Cranborne Audio HE2, which just came out. Speaking of flexibility, I’m switching to the Flock system. This will allow for next-level flexibility. Fired up!
I spent most of the video looking at the that LAAL 😄
Might be time to do a good video on the LAAL!
@@thismixissick yes please 🙏🏼
Great!!!
It is!