Best EG compressor LA2A vs 1176 vs LA3A

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In this video, we will hear the sound of 3 legendary compressors on electric guitar. We compare the grit of the 1176 "Bluey" compressor, the smoothness of the LA-2A optical compressor, and the bite of the overlooked LA-3A. Learn how to set up these compressors to bring out the best in your guitar tone.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:10 CLA-76 Settings & Sound
3:18 CLA-76 With & Without Comparison
5:20 LA-2A Settings & Sound
6:55 LA-2A Blind Test
8:15 LA-3A Settings & Sound
10:15 Comparing All 3 Compressors Soloed
10:45 Comparing All 3 Compressors in Mix

[@holmesoffice5231]

Good stuff, thanks. I like how the 1176 and the LA2A smooth all my crunchy guitar tracks down in the mix...now I can hear the vocals better. I haven't used the LA3A yet...sounds like I should.

[@dessiplaer]

To my ears, I could hear the compressor clamping down on the guitar sound, and it added some grit. Compressor two seemed to add more sustain to the sound without having the clamped down sound. It sounded more consistent over time than the first compressor. Compressor number three sounded similar to compressor two, but with more finesse, and more control. It had a certain character that I cannot really describe. I guess it would depend on what type of sound you were going for. Thanks for sharing this video. It was really helpful!

[@AndrewHubbardBadger]

Great video thanks, actually put my control room on the Internet so I could listen through my speakers

[@dstagl]

Do you not have the CLA-3A? That's emulating an LA-3A.

[@musman4786]

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