API 2500 Compressor In Action

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Here's the famous API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor in action. Read more about it on our blog: www.doctormix.com/blog/api-250...
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    00:00 Intro
    00:35 Overview
    02:32 Drums
    05:28 Mix Bus
    07:19 Snare Drum

КОМЕНТАРІ • 105

  • @AudioReplica2023
    @AudioReplica2023 5 років тому +66

    The secret of the 2500 is use it on "Old mode" which it feeds back the output into the detector circuitry , and then use the output knob to introduce compression leaving the threshold at unity. That way you will benefit from the saturation stage at the same time getting compression. Thats how you make the drums explode.

  • @nimh1515
    @nimh1515 7 років тому +20

    Is it just me or does this thing sound pretty much amazing on all settings?

  • @Miesn
    @Miesn 8 років тому +57

    Still the best sounding Gear Videos on UA-cam!!!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +7

      +Miesn Thank you very much, we really appreciate your support! :-)

    • @ZipSnipe
      @ZipSnipe 3 роки тому

      @@Doctormix I will have to second that motion,through my studio headphones sounds pretty dope

  • @OverdriveMusic
    @OverdriveMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Instant vibes. The thing I like about this compressor is how snappy you can make things, such as drums.

  • @Paolocampitelli
    @Paolocampitelli 8 років тому +31

    simply my favourite compressor ever... i really love it.

  • @ptkk21
    @ptkk21 8 років тому +10

    It's really impresive to see that someone still can pay attention to detail in any shape or form of their work. I see you that way. Very nice, clear and helpful job with a good feeling. Bravo!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +2

      +Marcin P Thank you for your kind words! We strongly believe the details are what make the difference between 'good' and 'great' :) Thanks for watching.

  • @ShaniArshadMusic
    @ShaniArshadMusic 7 років тому +5

    Anyone can blindly tell it's API 2500 sound. Best compressor ever heard.

  • @Angelov3D
    @Angelov3D 4 роки тому

    This it's amazing! Very clear and powerful sound, puchy and warm. Love it!

  • @DharmaTechster
    @DharmaTechster 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic compressor. One of the greatest for sure.

  • @suryamoorthy4924
    @suryamoorthy4924 7 років тому +7

    LOVE UR CHOICE OF MUSIC -ALWAYS SWEET AND PUNCHY ---THANKS

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  7 років тому +1

      Hi Surya Moorthy! Glad you enjoy our videos :-)

  • @phfrixion
    @phfrixion 7 років тому +1

    I used it on electric Bass too. Great sound not only on sub-mixes/instrument groups but also on solo instruments.

  • @mattblack8509
    @mattblack8509 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks man, just got this on UAD and now cannot wait to get stuck in!

  • @ozorg
    @ozorg 8 років тому +5

    great sounding demo! thx!

  • @bigdap100
    @bigdap100 8 років тому +4

    Prism Sound Atlas...easily the best value of all interfaces where mic pres and world class conversion come together. I owned the Prism Lyra 1 first and was so impressed with the conversion and so delighted with how clean the pres were I sent it back for the Atlas. Best gear decision I've ever made.

    • @jaceklis76
      @jaceklis76 8 років тому +2

      +bigdap100 Just switched my Lyra2 for Titan, and awaiting delivery..

    • @bigdap100
      @bigdap100 8 років тому +1

      +jaceklis76 yeah bro, congrats. I'm somewhat of a pro audio broker, so i help musicians and engineers find the right gear at the right price...i often advise people to go with Prism b/c their gear sounds absolutely beautiful and it is actually a better value than all the other high end converters. I'm actually thinking about getting a Lyra 2 just to keep in my bag for on-the-go production duties.

    • @AnthonyMartinsRock
      @AnthonyMartinsRock 4 роки тому

      amazing! I got an amazing deal on an Orpheus and switched from my Apollo. have 8 amazing sets of Io is so welcomed!

  • @Livingwithdirt
    @Livingwithdirt 3 роки тому

    HOLY COW! Im new to the world of gear, this thing is beautiful sounding!

  • @mixey01
    @mixey01 8 років тому +6

    Damn track sounds great, I would've sworn it was made in the 70's
    Another great vid

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +2

      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @Fwuzeem
    @Fwuzeem 8 років тому +9

    Always awesome guys, keep it up!!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +2

      +Fwuzeem Thanks for the support! :-)

  • @sydvogrig
    @sydvogrig 8 років тому +2

    finally a great video with less talked explanations and the gear working ... and if we wanna listen how gear change the sound we need to listen the gear in action. great job

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому

      +Daniele Vogrig We feel the same way! That's why we always try to shut up and let the gear do the talking ;) Thanks for watching

  • @fredrikmontelius5215
    @fredrikmontelius5215 7 років тому +2

    Good presentation! Also well coded for UA-cam. The differences in various settings come across very well in spite of YT. Good job!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  7 років тому +1

      Thank you Fredrik!

  • @djentlover
    @djentlover 7 років тому +1

    God damn that sounds good. API is an incredible company.

  • @KirkMonteux
    @KirkMonteux 8 років тому +3

    Superb I wished I get one on my apollo sometime.

  • @RundFyrkant
    @RundFyrkant 8 років тому +1

    very very nice demo of the 25k
    love it that you don't overlook the extreme settings.
    gives a feel for the units flavor.
    thanks for the medicine Dr!

  • @DaveBassDotCom
    @DaveBassDotCom 6 років тому

    Daym. This thing sounds great!

  • @papahuge
    @papahuge 5 років тому

    Awesome compressor!

  • @paullennox2404
    @paullennox2404 8 років тому

    Love your vids! Thanks for the info

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому

      +Paul Lennox You're welcome. Don't forget to subscribe ;)

  • @mixc8
    @mixc8 8 років тому +2

    Great video! The API 2500 is the next compressor on my list. I use outboard gear mainly and still record to tape, the API is a must for my studio :) I do have the waves plug-in for now but nothing like hardware IMHO. I am a bit old school, so I am still a big fan of hardware and tape, nothing like it :)

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +1

      +mixc8 This hardware unit is something really special ;) Thanks for watching!

  • @spintonik
    @spintonik 6 років тому +9

    Great cover from Papa was a Rolling Stone - do you have a link to it? :)

  • @crescentmoon54
    @crescentmoon54 6 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @quasardubs
    @quasardubs 8 років тому +1

    cool video, also tune selection :)

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому

      +quasardubs Thanks so much! :-)

  • @HyborianDemonKnight
    @HyborianDemonKnight 4 роки тому

    Yeah thank you very much Doctor Mix, now i just need 3k to buy this!

  • @jeremylynch5182
    @jeremylynch5182 7 років тому +4

    What is that song that you did for the mix bus?? It's so freaking sweet!

  • @Chuchuguitar
    @Chuchuguitar 7 років тому +7

    The punch of the snare after 7:22 reminds me to only one plugin compressor. dbx 160.

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  7 років тому +1

      Hi Chuchu! We love the dbx 160! It doesn't quite have the same texture and punch however, but it is very good! :-)

  • @kgone
    @kgone 4 роки тому

    This was a great video, the Atlas and API is a beast. I would like to see the Atlas used with the SSL Fusion or Dangerous Music D-Box +. If Doctor Mix can make this happen great but if anyone else has a link pls share

  • @jimmyblack6401
    @jimmyblack6401 3 роки тому +2

    Generally speaking do you find the 2500 or 5500 more useful ? Thanks

  • @rashardrolle
    @rashardrolle 7 років тому

    Hello Dr Mix. Are Converters And Audio Interfaces the Same Thing?

  • @damdremusic
    @damdremusic Рік тому

    my favorite

  • @TheSocialjerry
    @TheSocialjerry 5 років тому

    Need to get me one of this

  • @user-os9db1ch5b
    @user-os9db1ch5b 5 місяців тому

    two questions why does the VU meter start from -3 but says plus 3 which is diffrent from the plugin + and could make a video just on the thrust mode cause i dont really get it and i cant really hear what its doing?

  • @Ls-bt7op
    @Ls-bt7op 5 років тому +2

    what a happy compressor

    • @mannismutter6601
      @mannismutter6601 5 років тому

      It,s a Family-Compressor! Didnt you know this? At Christmas everybody can master his favorite song again

  • @audiokemestry
    @audiokemestry 2 роки тому

    How is the 2500 for mastering hip-hop and bass heavy music? I've heard mixed reviews. Thx

  • @bachelorgamer8001
    @bachelorgamer8001 5 місяців тому

    what levels do you you send to your hardware please

  • @raytheonorion
    @raytheonorion 8 років тому +1

    Great video man. Can I get a link to that track featured on the mix bus setting segment? Holler!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +1

      +Raytheon Orion You sure can! www.traxsource.com/track/2616797/papa-was-a-rolling-stone-extended-mix
      It's by Sunlightsquare, and is the classic Papa Was a Rolling Stone! Guaranteed to make you groove ;)

  • @KALLHASH
    @KALLHASH 5 років тому

    are the drums samples

  • @Japsem
    @Japsem 7 років тому +1

    What do you think about Manley Mu vs 2500 in the 2 bus! Thanks

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  7 років тому +2

      Hi Rafael, they are very different in their character. The 2500 is much more aggressive and quite similar to the SSL Bus Compressor. The Manley Mu on the other hand is a bit softer and adds thickness to the sound.

  • @daveacosta4166
    @daveacosta4166 7 років тому +2

    In your personal opinion. This vs the Distressor ?

    • @elgamerico
      @elgamerico 5 років тому +1

      Both. Two very different units 😁

  • @djGreenALERT
    @djGreenALERT 7 років тому +2

    I just came from a UAD vs Waves API comparison video. They both suck compared to the real thing! Thanks for the video!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  7 років тому +1

      Hi djGreenALERT! Glad you liked our video :-)

    • @djGreenALERT
      @djGreenALERT 7 років тому +1

      I did, very much. It's nice to see someone actually knowing what they're doing for a change, as opposed to people who push buttons and hope for the best!

    • @andrew74x
      @andrew74x 6 років тому

      Me too bud those where completely different audio files. Drums on thisone are way more smacky then the other video.

  • @omarballer23
    @omarballer23 8 років тому

    Does the Atlas have better converters than the Titan?

    • @watergraffiti
      @watergraffiti 5 років тому

      No same but just 4 extra preamps. 3 years later dude!

  • @NinthDensity
    @NinthDensity Рік тому

    My all time favorite compressor.

  • @serjmusteata
    @serjmusteata 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for your wonderful review !! One can see how much shit on the market !!

  • @St99785
    @St99785 8 років тому

    Why don't you just hit the bypass switch instead of the "in" switch to A/B the output?

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +4

      Good question! We chose to use the IN switch as it's is a soft in/out button that defeats the compression action silently. The Bypass button is a hard-wire bypass and the transition between in and out would have been a bit more abrupt :)

  • @bongsluv
    @bongsluv 4 роки тому

    5:29 Track is killing me softly, beautiful Soulful Something Something....

  • @royabelrh
    @royabelrh 3 роки тому

    U ROCK!

  • @novakattila
    @novakattila 5 років тому

    Papa was a Rolling Stone

  • @giorgiosale639
    @giorgiosale639 3 роки тому

    Hi everyone, what do you prefer between “Med“ and “Loud“ Thrust Mode? Do you think I should choose one in particular if I'm mixing modern rock-country?

  • @migueljimenez3606
    @migueljimenez3606 8 років тому

    Name of the Song...

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  8 років тому +3

      +Hey Mike Papa Was A Rolling Stone by SunlightSquare :)

  • @petefaders
    @petefaders 7 років тому +2

    It creates a mid range pop on the attack that I don't find pleasing.

    • @Anonymous-yw1cv
      @Anonymous-yw1cv 6 років тому +1

      Yeah, it's very midrange forward. Kills the high end, and messes up the low end.

    • @anthonybourdain2748
      @anthonybourdain2748 5 років тому +1

      its best on guitar

    • @gregbradshaw7220
      @gregbradshaw7220 5 років тому

      It’s still awesome

    • @dressedtosmellgood
      @dressedtosmellgood 5 років тому +1

      @@gregbradshaw7220 It's epic on rock drums, i use it all the time. It has so many settings though you can make it much smoother if you want to

  • @AlbertoDati
    @AlbertoDati 7 років тому +1

    Clipping that beautiful converter is NOT the way to go, IMHO.

    • @JohnGauge790
      @JohnGauge790 4 роки тому

      Actually that’s what you’re supposed to do with that one

    • @AlbertoDati
      @AlbertoDati 4 роки тому

      Ned Snarky it depends on what you are doing. In mastering maybe, but not always in mixing.

    • @JohnGauge790
      @JohnGauge790 4 роки тому

      Alberto Dati you don’t understand the finer points of mastering my friend.

    • @AlbertoDati
      @AlbertoDati 4 роки тому

      Ned Snarky LOL ok.

  • @lovebirdsmusic
    @lovebirdsmusic Рік тому

    as usual this video could have benefitted significantly if the host had an idea of what he´s doing.

  • @johnisrael5183
    @johnisrael5183 Рік тому

    This made a little difference on the mix and a good way but my current warm audio G cup does the same thing, to me the sound is not justifying the cost of that being $3,500 because for $4,000 you can get a whole Portico mastering processor
    Or
    If you already have a compressor a decent one you can get the drawmer stereo Widener and saturator with the SSL Big 6, or little SiX if you still need to get a compressor, maybe a warm audio, and the three of them with the warm audio G Comp would still give you a better sound for around the same price as you spent on that one item

  • @johnisrael5183
    @johnisrael5183 Рік тому

    G Comp
    SSL Six
    And Drawmer Saturator.....way better Idea
    $3300 vs 35000 -4000 with countless more options

  • @lushkordz6643
    @lushkordz6643 3 роки тому

    yeah +3K$ 4 that shit ...i prefer my good old DBX 166A or Rocktron 300G

  • @djGreenALERT
    @djGreenALERT 7 років тому +1

    ^^^ 8 people need hearing aids

  • @janosgrausza8790
    @janosgrausza8790 5 років тому

    In the world of mp3, these outboards have been sacrificed.

  • @snoolee7950
    @snoolee7950 6 років тому

    ha you don't know what you're doing with this unit