One of the best demos I've heard. Very professional because: 1) The sources are great ! 2) Level Matching is kept all the time (between bypassed and not) 3) There is enough time to hear the sound with/without bypass 4) You really turn the knobs all the way, to show it all. A lot of demos don't keep it level matched when bypassing. A lot of demos have bad sources A lot of demos switch to Bypass for only 0.5 a second A lot of demos don't show the whole range of knob values.
This video just sold me on one. Great tone. Chandler makes great stuff. I have the little devil pre. Going to pick one of these up when I go to Sweetwater gearfest in a few weeks
I recently put together a 500 series rack. I bought 10 compressors to demo and the TG Opto was one of my favorites. It was top 2 of the 10 compressors.
@@tovsteh Even thought the TG Opto is solid state both the Retro and TG sound like a tube circuit. Keep in mind the Retro has a few tubes in it. I found the TG to extend even deeper in the lows which is why I paired it with the BAE Preamp. I paired the Retro with the Lachapelle preamp which also contains a tube in the preamp. Hope this helps.
@@ManCaveStudio Thank you for that feedback, much appreciated. I am leaning towards the TG Opto hearing how capable it is and also I won't have to worry about replacing tubes. I also love the old school military/control system style look of it.
I have a doublewide... Been looking at these as well, I do not have a chandler but the for what it's worth the doublewide is absolutely hands down one of my best purchases... I track a lot of vocals and I put it as an insert in protools and always run their vox through it post recording as an insert so they can hear themselves better and print it later. It's really world class... even when it's JACKED it is hard to make it pump
Have you ever used the Pultec 500 EQ in conjunction this unit? I've seen your Pultec 500 Demo. I also have a Blue Stripe 576 IGS which sounds good, but the Chandler is so much more natural and way less compressed sounding. I'm a folk acoustic singer songwriter and wondering if you've used it. The Chandler sounds magical and I'll say it again natural. Wow!
Glad you like the sound. Male vocal was recorded somewhere else and I wasn't told the mic they used. Female vocal was also recorded elsewhere but probably a Neumann TLM 103.
I've been using an all in one interface for a long time, and was thinking about venturing out into the analog pre world. I'm seeing these "500 series" modular units everywhere. Do you line level out from those preamps into a dedicated AD converter or what kind of interface?
Acrylic Recording Glad you like it! I believe the male vocal was recorded with a U 87 ai, but I don’t know what preamp (it was just sent to me for mixing). The female vocals were Neumann TLM103 and SSL Alpha Channel.
I have both the microphone cassette and the 5254. They both sound 3D. The 5254 sounds a little cleaner and more hifi. The hard knee sounds more agressive than the 6:1 ratio on the 5254/535 platform. In the case of day to day recording, mixing, and mastering tasks both get the job done and you’re not missing out on too much if you pick either.
@@LocaliLLocano very helpful opinion, that made me decide that i would prefer this one cause i like color and less hifi. I just need nice tracking compressor to pair with mimas
I have both. They are both excellent. The Opto is a bigger sounding compressor under heavy use however the color of the 535 is also very desirable. Out of the 10 compressors I demoed both the Opto and 535 were keepers.
It sounds good but it also sounds like the release is unforgiving. Sounds like its a pain in the ass trying to avoid pumping on this thing. DO u find your self having issues with that?
The release during this video was mostly on the fastest time that means the comp will most likely start pumping (like any other comp would do). Just set the release on a slower value and the pumping will be gone.
think that are great for tracking vocals? i need a 500 series comp for vocals i have two options this chandler opto compressor or retro instruments doublewide!!
Isaac Cardenas I’ve enjoyed this for tracking vocals, but it can be difficult to dial in attack and release sometimes. I’ve heard great things about the Retro. You’d probably be good either way!
It always amazes me how much more transparent analog compressors are compared to VST's.
Opto compressor is transparent anywho.
One of the best demos I've heard. Very professional because:
1) The sources are great !
2) Level Matching is kept all the time (between bypassed and not)
3) There is enough time to hear the sound with/without bypass
4) You really turn the knobs all the way, to show it all.
A lot of demos don't keep it level matched when bypassing.
A lot of demos have bad sources
A lot of demos switch to Bypass for only 0.5 a second
A lot of demos don't show the whole range of knob values.
@@hepiyellow That means a ton, thank you!
@@GreenbriarStudio I edited my original comment to explain why this demo is so good.
@@hepiyellow I see, and thanks a lot!
So natural sounding!
Both vocalists were great! Sounded great!
This video just sold me on one. Great tone. Chandler makes great stuff. I have the little devil pre. Going to pick one of these up when I go to Sweetwater gearfest in a few weeks
Christopher Smith Nice, glad you like it!
Great demo
Steve Antoniazzi Thank you!
Nice recordings
Fwuzeem Thank you!
This is beautiful thanx
Thank you!
Excellent demo
Thank you!
This is some real ASMR!
so nice man!
Might wanna touch the release knob from time to time...
Did you tilt your head to hear better? haha! Nice sample. Thanks!
I recently put together a 500 series rack. I bought 10 compressors to demo and the TG Opto was one of my favorites. It was top 2 of the 10 compressors.
what was the other one?
@@didierderuyter6142 Retro Instruments Double Wide.
@@ManCaveStudio Im torn between retro and the TG Opto. What did you find different with them?
@@tovsteh Even thought the TG Opto is solid state both the Retro and TG sound like a tube circuit. Keep in mind the Retro has a few tubes in it. I found the TG to extend even deeper in the lows which is why I paired it with the BAE Preamp. I paired the Retro with the Lachapelle preamp which also contains a tube in the preamp. Hope this helps.
@@ManCaveStudio Thank you for that feedback, much appreciated. I am leaning towards the TG Opto hearing how capable it is and also I won't have to worry about replacing tubes. I also love the old school military/control system style look of it.
I like it on everything but the drums.
I'm loving that sound!! How difficult is it to set attack and release.... was looking at a Doublewide but I keep coming back to this video
I have a doublewide... Been looking at these as well, I do not have a chandler but the for what it's worth the doublewide is absolutely hands down one of my best purchases... I track a lot of vocals and I put it as an insert in protools and always run their vox through it post recording as an insert so they can hear themselves better and print it later. It's really world class... even when it's JACKED it is hard to make it pump
Have you ever used the Pultec 500 EQ in conjunction this unit? I've seen your Pultec 500 Demo. I also have a Blue Stripe 576 IGS which sounds good, but the Chandler is so much more natural and way less compressed sounding. I'm a folk acoustic singer songwriter and wondering if you've used it. The Chandler sounds magical and I'll say it again natural. Wow!
Kevin Church I don’t think I ever used the Pultec in conjunction with the comp; I actually don’t own the Pultec anymore :(
Greenbriar Studio heard that. Which one do you like better? Do you really miss it? I’m really thinking of selling some gear to buy this.
Why are they so difficult to turn o to 100 on each steering wheel in the tests ?? A riddle in every test
Amen!
What mic where you using sounds very warm and full
Glad you like the sound. Male vocal was recorded somewhere else and I wasn't told the mic they used. Female vocal was also recorded elsewhere but probably a Neumann TLM 103.
I've been using an all in one interface for a long time, and was thinking about venturing out into the analog pre world. I'm seeing these "500 series" modular units everywhere. Do you line level out from those preamps into a dedicated AD converter or what kind of interface?
Yes, the line level signal from the preamp would go to line input on your interface or A/D converter 👍🏼
great video - how was snare 1 recorded? sounded so fully and punchy even without this comp on it
I actually don’t remember at this point 😬 If I had to guess, either sm57 or SM7b through either Phoenix DRS-8 or API 512c.
Very nice sounding , how do you compare this to the Shadow Hills Mono Optograph?
Yanabe Glad you like it; I have never used the Mono Optograph, so I can’t say.
Nice vocal sound! Mind if I ask what mic/pre it was recorded with??/
Acrylic Recording Glad you like it! I believe the male vocal was recorded with a U 87 ai, but I don’t know what preamp (it was just sent to me for mixing). The female vocals were Neumann TLM103 and SSL Alpha Channel.
This or the IGS LA500 for vocals?
Either one would be great
creamy!
How would you compare this to rnd 535?
I don't have experience with the 535, so I can't really say. Looks like a great compressor though.
I have both the microphone cassette and the 5254. They both sound 3D. The 5254 sounds a little cleaner and more hifi. The hard knee sounds more agressive than the 6:1 ratio on the 5254/535 platform. In the case of day to day recording, mixing, and mastering tasks both get the job done and you’re not missing out on too much if you pick either.
@@LocaliLLocano very helpful opinion, that made me decide that i would prefer this one cause i like color and less hifi. I just need nice tracking compressor to pair with mimas
I have both. They are both excellent. The Opto is a bigger sounding compressor under heavy use however the color of the 535 is also very desirable. Out of the 10 compressors I demoed both the Opto and 535 were keepers.
It sounds good but it also sounds like the release is unforgiving. Sounds like its a pain in the ass trying to avoid pumping on this thing. DO u find your self having issues with that?
The release during this video was mostly on the fastest time that means the comp will most likely start pumping (like any other comp would do). Just set the release on a slower value and the pumping will be gone.
Is this compressor similar to the one that is in the TG Microphone Cassette?
@@hepiyellow I believe so
think that are great for tracking vocals? i need a 500 series comp for vocals i have two options this chandler opto compressor or retro instruments doublewide!!
Isaac Cardenas I’ve enjoyed this for tracking vocals, but it can be difficult to dial in attack and release sometimes. I’ve heard great things about the Retro. You’d probably be good either way!
@@GreenbriarStudio great! do you know about crane song falcon tube compressor? i have read some reviews and this boy are very popular for tracking!!
VOCALS -> AVEDIS MA5 (Pre) + AVEDIS E27 (EQ) + INWARD CONNECTIONS "THE BRUTE" (Limiter) and you're good to go for the rest of your life...
@@TheStudeo74 where tf do you find a brute for sale?
@@lukenittmann4867 I'm the vultur on the branch of the ebay tree... waiting to grab a second one of this amazing beast.
UAD plugin level.
So disrespectful! It's better than UAD plugin.
@@takeiteasy2476 dont mind, he's broke $$