Heritage Audio Successor: Demo - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@Producelikeapro]

What is your favorite compressor? (Hardware or software!)

[@Achase4u]

I gotta say I get a lot of use on a lot of mixes with my Audioscape G-Stereo VCA series compressor "Bus Comp".

[@feedthestudios1026]

I learnt CLA-76, Wave's 1176 + CLA plugin, and started using it on everything.

[@mitcheltheelenmusic8858]

SSL channel strip And bx_townhouse on the stereo bus for some "color"

[@KoolteethDeBlog]

I have a dbx166xs and it's cool for me because it is intuitive and it has auto options. Best for me as a beginner. What do you think of the dbx?

[@SatyajitKhairnar]

stock :))

[@edkrausmixengineer]

I can not believe how much I'm learning from these videos. Thanks so much, Warren! And for everyone who's not a PLAPs member, sign up and support the cause. You will not regret it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much Ed! You Rock! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DanielGlenTimms]

I love blend knobs on compressors!

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! Great idea!!

[@bobbyhofermusic]

Final mix just sounds "finished" and more exciting with the comp engaged! Love it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Wow, this is awesome. I have the impression that this unit has absolutely not been designed to do a subtil job, but that's OK, because it adds so much excitement to the drums bass and on the mix bus. Great, I love it. The "in your face" machine.

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great gear and great video! Thanks for saving me so much money by only buying what works. . I've been a musician for years but just started building my home studio. There are so many choices. I've only purchased the gear you have recommended and I have no regrets. Its so great to see you demo gear and I know Im getting truth and not hype. Thanks for all you do.

[@adsertheblade]

That track sounds mega, amazing job mixing. Very interesting comp too.

[@Producelikeapro]

Many thanks!

[@jurgenschuler8389]

My favourite compressor is the Klanghelm DC8C.It's extremely flexible. The second is the MJUC. Great video, by the way.

[@synesthetica]

Same here. Basically it's the only two compressors I need and they have raised the bar very high, so now if I want to buy a hardware compressor I have to shell out quite a lot of money if I want it to sound better than these two plugins. Here and there I use the free DC1A 3, too when I just need some auto gain riding with some silky color added. DC8C 3 is just unbelievably good. It would be awesome if Warren would review DC8C.

[@peterbrandt7911]

@@synesthetica Great choice!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Jürgen! Yes, I LOVE that plug in!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@peterbrandt7911 agreed 100%!!

[@linusbrendel]

I don't know if it's just me, but I am REALLY impressed by this device. I would even go as far as to say that I've never been blown away by a compressor as much as with this one. What this machine did to those drums is just phenomenal! I'm going to save up to get this compressor. Thanks for showing us this piece of gear - it was as always a phenomenal review!

[@Producelikeapro]

It's not just you! It seems to be everyone that's tried it! I'm glad you enjoyed the review!

[@markbeeson5674]

Going out for a lottery ticket so I can buy some more gear. Wish me luck.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I hear you Mark!!

[@user-yk4gd1fl4z]

420K subscribers? Wow, well Done Warren! Well deserved, I have been away for a while and back then I think you were closing in on 200K.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Tim! I really appreciate your support

[@henshousestudios7122]

Really nice piece of gear!! They make excellent products. We don’t have a lot of top gear companies in Spain, but Heritage audio definitely is!

[@dzod]

I got mine last week. Really loving everything it's doing with my music. The blend knob is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

Do you think Is it good for EDM music (as a master comp.), or it's too "soft" and too much "color" for that kind of genre?

[@dzod]

@@b.hornetiii.6771 Genres dont matter. It's how you use it that matters. It compresses and it does it well.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

@@dzod Thanks ...

[@JerMarMusicGroup]

This sounds awesome! I just might have to pair this with my HA Symph EQ on the mix bus!

[@tommibjork]

The blend knob ♥️ What a great sounding unit. The best thing is that with small chances the mix becomes thrilling. After hearing it bypassed... "Quick, put it back on". 😂

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha exactly! I agree 100%!

[@servicethesoundstudio3854]

Really brings out the room. Very aggressive compressor. I like it!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

The settings around 14:30 were really sweet!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Loved this compressor!!

[@Achase4u]

Oh man. The big fat sound of this comp is beautiful. I need one!

[@Producelikeapro]

It is VERY tasty isn't it!!

[@Achase4u]

@@Producelikeapro SOUL FOOD!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Achase4u thanks! Agreed!!

[@thetacortex7959]

My first hardware compressor. Makes a HUGE difference in my mixes

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@sovicious7347]

you still like it today?

[@sovicious7347]

@Versteckt sein i tried it a few weeks back. It didnt wow me at all. I prefer the Neve MBP ..plus the one I received came with a broken meter

[@aureliensooukian]

Yay! This piece of gear is so amazing that I couldn't resist... I just placed my order 😱. Great review as usual, thanks Warren. Cheers from Paris!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear!! Thanks for sharing!

[@signalvoid7999]

Watching this video convinced me to pull the trigger on one of these as my first piece of outboard gear. A bus comp with that much mojo and functionality is a total no-brainer for me. Thanks Warren!

[@mrpesk1]

How are you finding it?

[@signalvoid7999]

@@mrpesk1 It's incredible! Tons of character and can add everything from subtle vibe to absolutely punish something into oblivion. I haven't mixed without it since plugging it in.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing your experience

[@Furybeatsgme]

Definitely made for the master bus gules everything together

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@heartstringssound-Doug]

Yes, I got to have one! Thank you for doing this demo Warren! My favorite has been the 1176, but this sounds like it might give the 1176 a run for the money!

[@bitspacemusic]

I like that the transformers are active even if you bypass the compression.

[@SatyajitKhairnar]

YET another amazing video

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@michal.ochedowski]

I'm always rooting for software compressors, convenience being the main reason. However it's a lot of fun watching these presentations. Pieces of equipment that invite creativity and faster decision making. They direct your attention to what you hear not how it looks on the screen. Must be great to be able to use one.

[@JedWunderli]

Another great video, Warren, and that compressor sounds amazing. That's one more piece of gear I really want.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jed! Great to see this old comment!

[@williamclark3683]

Thanks for another very informative piece Warren. Although I might never be able to afford one it would be nice. However, I always learn something from all of your videos on the tube or in the Academy. Compression always has been and always will be that piece of magic that gets me pumped every time.

[@williamclark3683]

Hey Peter. I also use it for vocals in a weird way. Mic to pre-amp then out to splitter then out to the 166 then into the DAW and then into plugin 160's with different compression ratio's applied to each channel with both the 166 and the 160 then I bring them back again into a single channel. Warren did a video on this and it works very well. I m glad I kept it the piece.

[@martinjohnbutler]

Thanks Warren, well done as usual! I'd love to hear a solo male vocal before and after.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! I'm excited to hear that! I will try it out!

[@ILoveTeles]

Now that’s a great gear demo

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@deinielCOBOS]

Buenísimo! Como siempre maravillosas explicaciones, para los que no conocen de compresión está educativo usandolo en las pistas separadas 👏 muchas gracias

[@riktascale4]

Watching this video agsin made me understand that the release knob grabs or holds down the compression more the slower it is. Lovely gear also. Thanks.

[@davidkovach-TCA]

Definitely a very specific targeted and focused compressor. Which I guess could be read: vintage. But, if we are all scraping for few db here and there uniquely and tactilely this is a great box for the price to add to a trove of other compressor workhorses. The best part of the video I thought was - clean up of the peaks... and made it sound/value even clearer! Great demo/situations showing it in a unadulterated light vs. polished marketing. Appreciate it Warren and team - best, Dayz

[@musicbymudd]

The more I watch this gentlemen the more I realize he's somewhat of a genius in his own right. Great review and great insight and view to your approach. Consistently learn something from your channel. I'm a drum machine/vinyl sample type of producer at the moment. I'm adding hardware to my arsenal as I continue to learn to mix the right way. I have a few Neve eq's and preamps along with the 1176, Tube Tech CL1B and api 5500 hardware units. I have yet to come across a bus compressor that I can settle on. Had narrowed it down to the api 2500 and the smart research c2. The smart is a little too subtle for what I'm personally looking for outside of the crush feature. This Heritage Audio Successor has gotten my attention.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! You're incredibly kind!

[@Trinityshogun]

Thank you for sharing review. Can't wait to have my own unit in the future.

[@bikesnbeerz]

Demo track is GOALS

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi bob smith haha thanks ever so much my friend!

[@bikesnbeerz]

@@Producelikeapro Being from the US, I'm a 80-90 fan of British new wave. Now liking Biffy Clyro. The demo track fit that vibe for me. Thumbs up.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@bikesnbeerz Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed the track!

[@splashesin8]

Thank you Warren! I love these tactile gears! :)

[@gbaxter6465]

I have a fair amount of hardware but use it during tracking and once it's recorded, I'm in the box w/a lot of UAD and Waves plugins. How do you calibrate the sends and returns to hardware to not create timing issues for the additional DA/AD conversion outside of PT? Thanks, great video!!

[@turkdwl]

G Baxter not sure if Warren has done a video on this, but Colt Capperrune on KZbin did a good video on it. You’ll have to manually calculate and adjust it unfortunately, unless you have an Avid I/O. But colt explains it well.

[@uptobatentertainment]

If you have UAD interface make sure you are in Pro Tools mode. This will setup your outputs -> inputs correctly so that when you go out to say a HW comp, you return on the same inputs like an Avid interface would. Ex: Out 5-6 to Bus Comp returns on In 5-6. This makes Pro Tools align the audio accordingly. I have printed the returns & zoomed all the way in to make sure and I haven’t had any phasing issues or comb filtering.

[@bikesnbeerz]

The key to Heritage is the Carnhill transformer coupled input and output unit. It sounds much better than Cinemag.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@valbeccia8591]

The bass tweak was the 🍒 cherry on top, nice

[@limetones5429]

Great demo bro and it's stereo!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks and yes it is!

[@patkelly3966]

Can you please explain why there is a difference in sound between dynamics in and dynamics out?

[@MirageLinne]

Dynamics IN means the compressor is engaged and compressing the signal. Dynamics OUT means that Warren has bypassed the compressor and it's has no influence on the sound in terms of compression. The unit still imparts a sound because it's running through the transformers in the signal path of the compressor. But OUT means no compression is applied.

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

in this video, it was simply defining when the compressor was engaged or bypassed. All compressors are, by their very nature 'dynamics processors', so when his finger hit that button and it said dynamics in, then the compressor was engaged, when it said dynamics out, it was disengaged - removed from the signal chain; the same as 'bypassed'. The difference you hear when the compressor is engaged, is when that signal (be it drums, bass, or the whole mix) has been compressed; also called squashed, the peak levels are reduced, and along with it, the 'quieter' parts of the material comparatively raised in volume. The lower the threshold, the lower the level at which the compressor reacts, the higher the ratio, the more agressive the gain reduction, the attack & release times adjust how quickly the compression is applied and let go, the makeup gain is used to bring the compressed signal back up in volume and the blend, blends the compressed signal with the original to your taste

[@Producelikeapro]

That's simply On or Off! Yes, it's more specifically said than just 'on or off', or more likely 'in or out'!

[@patkelly3966]

@@Producelikeapro/ Andreas Linnemann/ Bring MeSunshine: Thank you all for taking time to answer what probably seemed a daft question. I did think it was basically a 'bypass' but then felt that I was possibly being naive. I'll try to trust my gut more in future.

[@sebastiancuthbertmusic]

I like this compressor very much. It also works great on vocals.

[@NicD5150]

Awesome video, I was actually looking at the Successor the other day, it's definitely on my list... While we're on the subject of compression, quick question for you Warren: do you use master bus compression on a regular basis ? (I assumed so, since you're using your SSL when going hybrid) If so, at which stage of the mix do you insert it ? Do you often mix into the master bus compressor (using it as "glue") ? Thanks in advance !

[@judsonsnell]

Bought it for a 2-Bus comp option but it wound up living on my drum bus full time. I might only be 30 minutes into mixing a drum kit before I've got it strapped on. On the 2-mix it's just a little too obvious and tuggy (my go-to is TC Master X out into a Tegeler VTC or the Stam SA-4000-MKII). On drums though, fantastic. The Successor goes from a handy peak-tamer to a charging bull. The detented pots are a godsend. Only complaint on the HA is that the two fast attack times are pretty much useless to my ears. Way too fast to be useful.

[@djdanger9812]

I just ordered one for my drum bus and possibly 2 bus alternative. The fast attack and release seems very 1176 have you tried yours on the vocal bus at all?

[@benrakes8062]

Just ordered mine today!

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s wonderful to hear!! You’ll be impressed!!

[@CalebCuzner]

In what contexts would you use this instead of the Distressor?

[@natan_abdala]

Dude! Amazing review! Really interested to know how you went about connecting the compressor to your pro tools rig. Thanks in advance 👍🏼

[@AngbandMetal]

that was cool but my favorite stereo compressor is SSL G Comp 500 that has HPF.

[@sparkletune]

I actually have this in my cart right now. Trying to decide on this or some more UAD comps.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Good choice!!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

Awesome video! Thanks again for all you do!

[@Producelikeapro]

Jason Simmons thans ever so much! I’m so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@samuelellringmann3424]

Sounds super impressive!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sam! You Rock!

[@jvonnjvonn4688]

are you going to get the new heritage eq/compressor thing

[@steveg219]

This unit sounds really good

[@stlucian11]

Great sound, have you tried the Drawmer 1978? would like to hear a comparison.

[@TheReal_Dicey]

Hey Warren. (completely unrelated to the video) I know you mention mogami a lot as being awesome, and it's caught my eye since I saw that it can be bought in reels to be made into cables by hand. I lean more towards van damme but only really because they're what I know. I hear a lot of people comparing brands like mogami, klotz and van damme, but I cannot find or don't know where to look for, any specs on how they compare on a technical level (such as noise/distortion/HF loss per meter). Do you know of any great resources with this kind of information? Any thoughts in Van Damme cable personally?

[@TheReal_Dicey]

@@prodbyjharee Thanks for the advice. Fully agree on making your own cables, I do it myself. Cables you make yourself always sound better somehow (pure placebo i think, but it's having the confidence from something you made I think). From what you're saying I take it you mostly work in live sound?

[@TheReal_Dicey]

@@prodbyjharee thanks dude 👍

[@aaroncampmusic]

This thing sounds so good...

[@chandeleerjet5637]

If I purchased one of these and wanted to record a mono vocal through one side, could I do that?

[@zeno.y]

Fantastic review video. Thank you very much! It certainly works great on drum bus. Would you recommend putting it on master bus? or would you think it would be too much colour for master bus duty? Thanks.

[@BrentHarmon]

I would like to hear how this sounds with both acoustic and electric guitars.

[@MELOPSMUSIC]

BADLY !

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

I love the Klanghelm MJUC, but lately, I've become great pals with the API 2500. Plugin also, obviously, you think I'm made of money?

[@Producelikeapro]

Bring MeSunshine haha I hear you! Good choices!

[@GregDurrant]

Want one!!!!!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Warren! Just got a Tegeler Crème after trying a Warm Audio Bus Comp, then Heritage Audio Successor. The Successor was great and I may decide on it unless I end up liking the Tegeler Crème better. At the moment I’d choose the Successor. I really like the power and feel it gives my mixes, but I’ve only just tried a couple of mixes on the Crème. Maybe it’s due to the Successor’s built in Parallel and other features... I’d really love to go all 500 Series, maybe a WesAudio NG500, a Serpent SB4001 or Elysian Xpressor. Then I can add an EQ later... Just need a 500 series Stereo Compressor that can match what the Successor does. Any suggestions very welcomed. Really appreciate your wisdom! Bless You.

[@MikeyPressure]

Hey Warren, would you prefer the successor or The Chickenhead on your drum bus? I could grab a cl1b used & a successor or an Apb8 for about the same price:

[@jvonnjvonn4688]

Is it worth me saling my Avalon? For it or my LA-610 ?

[@riktascale4]

Hey Warren. Thanks for your vid. I am looking to buy a hardware piece for both my stereo bus which will be run into my dangerous 2 bus + and to use for mixing duties. Would you say this item vs the RND mbp is a good option for adding excitement etc??

[@TheBelse]

I hope they're giving you a split on the profits Warren ..excellently demo'd. It is tasty.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha NO!! I do like it a lot though!

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Agreed!! Easily the best demo online!

[@TheBelse]

@@Producelikeapro Ask them what's the latest they want it sending back....hahaha. Because you're worth it. It's Christmas soon as well.

[@kieranniemand2939]

Sounds great!!

[@raymitch7023]

Can run a mono vocal bus or track vox with the Successor?

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

I like this compressor, except when it gives that horrible over-compressed vacuum sound. Do all compressors do that? I'm still considering swapping it for the Warm Audio Bus Compressor because it's half the price. Your thoughts?

[@harrynak22]

Im Looking for a mixbus solution. I saw the tegeler creme and that looks great but seeing and hearing heritage successor makes me wonder whether I’m not better off with a successor with a seperate eq like tegeler eqp-1. What would be your recommendation? Thanks!

[@darwindeeez]

i'm trying to approximate the sound ITB but have you added reverb to the drums post-successor? reverb that i'm stuck with when i try to lift the uncompressed drums from the video and apply my own compression? because i'm getting lots of reverb when i compress, and less snare tone.

[@Edge_0202]

The 670 Fairchild!

[@chrisdover8507]

I reckon you should redo this vid, you are hanging around 50 micro second attack which is basically the fastest setting in an 1176, no one is ever really going to go that fast? I think the biggest downside of this compressor is the lack of a 3ms and 10ms attack time. Its really a limiter. I would have liked to hear more of the 5ms and 20ms on a full mix.

[@chrisdover8507]

Ps ya know I luvs ya though Wazza!

[@wmrg1057]

Where did the buzz on the bass come from

[@Producelikeapro]

B GE I’m not sure what specifically you’re referring too? However there is just a DI and it’s being saturated with a SansAmp that’s adding a lot of gain, so it might be adding additional noise, however all that matters is how it sounds in the track, not in solo.

[@roodsound]

Same meter on my 33609 ;). Oh looky, it's also a diode-bridge comp just like a neve. So stoked for this. I cannot afford another 33609, so how about one of these? I may have to now..

[@giddyaunt9953]

Could someone explain the sidechain filter to me? At the beginning of the video it doesn't seem to be sidechaining in the way I understand it - using one track to control the compression of another - so why is the filter controlling the frequencies being compressed?

[@ChristianCaldeira]

Giddy Aunt sidechaining in this situation refers to what the compressor’s threshold detector pays attention to. At 80 and 160, the detector doesn’t react (or reacts far less) to material below those frequencies. The 800 and 3k options create a bump at those frequencies so the compressor reacts to those frequencies more. The 5k option creates a high pass so the compressor doesn’t react (or again, reacts far less) to material under 5k, which allows you to use it as a makeshift de-esser. Cheers!

[@koolroskii9746]

Whats the name of the track in this video?

[@chinmeysway]

Can learn a lot about compression and painful music, in parallel.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Have this unit but I'd really prefer 500 Series. Thinking about Wes Audio, Serpent Audio or Elyssia Xpressor.

[@TheMakarc]

Fire!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sergey!

[@patkelly3966]

Not sure if its just my ears but I felt the A2 setting had a noticeable gating effect.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for your insight Pat! I will take another listen!

[@byus6928]

wish someone would demo these on vocals

[@snooz64]

It's fascinating even if you don't produce. It's like watching Gordon Ramsay cooking a fokin chikin curry.

[@Producelikeapro]

AW shucks! Thanks ever so much my friend! That's a very cool compliment!! Haha

[@brucedickert5411]

Now I feel a bit like an idiot...but I didn't like it when using it in it's extremes. I liked it better with a little more subtlety. I think it definitely needs an indicator LED when blend is engaged.

[@miken8368]

Love the Waves CLA-2A on my Vocal!

[@Zagoorland]

Heritage Audio 2254 :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Zagoorland haha indeed! With a lot of additional features!!

[@MrNicknayme]

Telling us about ratio is a bit entry-level. There are plenty of other guys on KZbin, that are not of your caliber, that can deal with this. ;-) (My favorite comp is the dbx 160A. It works Marvelous on BD, SN, Vocals, and great on a lot other shizzle too, but are SO fast to dial in.)

[@Producelikeapro]

Nick Nayme yes indeed! Did you watch the whole video? There’s a lot more than just a ratio conversation! Haha

[@MrNicknayme]

Produce Like A Pro I did indeed. I didn’t mean to Sound nit-picky. You videos are near perfect. ;-)

[@SiloSoundStudios]

i tbought i was done with hardware compressors, but then i see this..... All compressors should have blend knobs!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@First__Last__]

is that low end blowing up something characteristic of this 'type' of circuit? seems unusable if you really want to smash something.

[@fromorf6388]

I think ,when limiting you used too fast release

[@BrentHarmon]

Looks like they copied the BAE Audio 10DC Rack Mount Compressor/Limiter

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Brent Harmon I own two of those! Both great compressors, both based on the Neve, but quite different indeed!

[@nebstaism]

I swear all these new heritage units look identical to all the Chinese made Alctron units... I wonder if they both come out of the same factory 🤔

[@Producelikeapro]

This video is two years old. All of the Neve style clones have access to the same paint and chassis, so it’s easy to get the same look. Plus the knobs are freely available

[@nebstaism]

@@Producelikeapro yeah true... Ive just noticed even warm audio also has microphones that look identical to the alctron ones ... I’m starting to think they’re all made from the same place with just different brand names on them ... but I guess it doesn’t matter as long as it sounds good and is good quality for the price ...

[@AndrewReddyMusic]

first

[@Producelikeapro]

Congrats Andrew!!

[@pixelwash9707]

Very useful video, thank you, but I dislike what the compressor did to the track, but I also disliked the track you were working on, lol! Definitely not my taste all around, very cheesy crass stuff, sounds like the audio equivalent of the "Comic Sans" typeface....