Compressor with a lot of character?

[xorophone]

Hello! I'm looking for a compressor build that will give me that vintage, slightly distorted sound. One that really has character.

Which ones do you recommend?

[jkokura]

That sounds like the Ross Comp to me. Any sort of 'classic comp' that utilizes a CA3080 is probably what you're looking for.

Jacob

[xorophone]

That sounds like the Ross Comp to me. Any sort of 'classic comp' that utilizes a CA3080 is probably what you're looking for.

Jacob

Thanks! I'll take a look at it.

If anyone has any more recommendations I'd love to hear them, so I can compare them.

[thesmokingman]

if you build a dyna comp or ross clone, source the metal can 3080 ... it is one of the few mojo items I feel really lives up to the hype.

[xorophone]

if you build a dyna comp or ross clone, source the metal can 3080 ... it is one of the few mojo items I feel really lives up to the hype.

Oh okay, I will! I've always wondered what those round metal things have been, so thanks for clearing it up for me!