Abbey road engineers would typically push the input of the rs124 deep into 15 20 db of gain reduction producing wonderfully lush results on numerous sources.
Waves abbey road compressor review.
In the case of the waves it doesn t sound as creamy or vibey as the original rs124 and it doesn t get nearly as colorful as the ar 1 when you push it.
This is very tasty saturation and distortion at least for a waves plugin.
The abbey road rs124 is an authentic modeling of the ultra rare emi designed rs124 compressor used in abbey road studios during the 60s and 70s and heard on practically every beatles recording.
Especially the aggressive presets are fun f e.
Just this week waves released another plug in re creation of a classic processor from abbey road studios the abbey road rs124 compressor.
On bass or synth bass.
The original units were rare tube compressors that were regularly used on beatles records and on those of many other artists who recorded at the vaunted facility.
Waves abbey road rs124 tube compressor waves got to model two different sounding rs124 units.
One modeled as studio was employed for tracking with its faster attack and release times lending it a more aggressive forward sound.
Since its rediscovery in the early 2000s this important rare and unique compressor in still being used at abbey road studios today.
Waves abbey road rs124 vintage tube compressor is the latest waves release.
I m sure many of you know what this is it s a very famous compressor.
First designed in 1960 by abbey road head of technical bill livey deputy head len page and seasoned emi audio designer mike batchelor the emi abbey road rs124 compressor is one of the most coveted pieces of recording equipment ever developed.
I played around with it a little after upgrading my abbey road bundle and i do like it quite a bit for now.
Give your music the sound of silky smooth abbey road rs124 compression the legendary velvety tones heard on every beatles recording made at abbey road.
Now its one of a kind sound is available for you as well.
With two distinct flavors to choose from this classic tube model is the only software emulation of the ultra rare rs124s approved by abbey road studios.