I'VE BUILT A REAL GLUE COMPRESSOR!!!

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White Sea Studio

White Sea Studio

Күн бұрын

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@Asgaia
@Asgaia 5 жыл бұрын
Three things addionally. 1. Use a power switch that switches both poles, so you never have 230V inside when switched off. 2. Connect GND of the mains to the housing and to the ground of the circut. 3. Add a fuse
@Hirokee_
@Hirokee_ 5 жыл бұрын
What glue did u use to build the compressor
@E58-t7u
@E58-t7u 4 жыл бұрын
Elmer's glue
@parp
@parp 4 жыл бұрын
Glue from the audiophile shop, wrapped I gold with gold flakes, smoked with snake oil, drank and then pissed out by the pope. For a small lone of a million dollars
@cutseencinematics
@cutseencinematics 4 жыл бұрын
Gyraf glue
@ghost4004
@ghost4004 4 жыл бұрын
@@parp that was funny 😂
@drexisbeatz3559
@drexisbeatz3559 3 жыл бұрын
cytomic xD
@dannymaher664
@dannymaher664 3 жыл бұрын
I would just like to say that I love all your videos. I woke up on the 23rd September 2019 paralysed from the chest down. I have followed you for the last two years that i spent in hospital and it has been inspirational and has kept me very upbeat in the way you present all your videos. I thank you for all that you do in the way of guidance and advice. I will continue following you as long as you continue posting. Thank you again. Danny
@hamooddyy
@hamooddyy 2 жыл бұрын
bro are you better now?
@nobodyknew
@nobodyknew 5 жыл бұрын
I have worked on an SSL 4000 G series console and this actually does sound very much like the transparent nature of a genuine SSL that I remember. The mix you used was obviously already quite clean and good but I very much enjoyed the almost non-existent, silky texture of the compressor across it. Super rad!!! And definitely worth it for around US $800.00 (for the kit and components, not including your extras) I think it's awesome you built this yourself. Obviously you are an audio engineer first and that is where your main talent lies. However, it is very impressive that you are also teaching yourself the physical engineering and design aspects to the tools you use. I don't understand the negative comments, as if they have forgotten you do many different things as an audio engineer and do them well or have somehow made a claim to have done something you didn't do despite them watching a video in which you document exactly how you did it. You did not say you designed the compressor (although you DID make changes according to history of the device, an actual design and engineering choice). Also, I recently saw you mentioned by Kazrog in regards to their True Iron plugin, and was very happy to recognize your name in the advertisement. Knowing your Snake Oil series, I was blown away to realize you may have actually said something positive about a digital plugin. LOL cheers dood you are an inspiration
@RogerBrenon
@RogerBrenon 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Black Lion Bluey for that price. Who the hell you kidding? $800 is fricken ridiculous for a kit. I'd choose my Bluey over this any day of the week too.
@GOLY_DK
@GOLY_DK 5 жыл бұрын
What a great looking build! Remember, the stock VCAs dont need trimming (pre-trimmed), and if you check the beginners assembly guide, youll see where the LED goes :) Thanks for making this, looks and sounds great :)
@DBCisco
@DBCisco 5 жыл бұрын
Great work ! Welcome to the Kit Addiction ! lol
@MisterNiles
@MisterNiles 5 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing somewhere that you can never have enough VCAs. I wonder if it's the truth.
@DavilOne
@DavilOne 5 жыл бұрын
@@MisterNiles In modular synthesizer world that is correct.
@BeatzBd
@BeatzBd 3 жыл бұрын
I want to make that one
@Funkodelics
@Funkodelics 3 жыл бұрын
hi, where can i get this kit? I searched your website but I didn't find anything
@skeyelab
@skeyelab 5 жыл бұрын
"they will sound equally as shit in the wrong hands" is my favorite comment regarding compression ever.
@letsallbe-friends1120
@letsallbe-friends1120 5 жыл бұрын
Moderately useful hot tip: If you only bend the resistor/ diode legs over at 45°, they'll still hold onto the p.c.b. securely and be much easier to solder/ clip the excess legs and reduce the chance of solder "bridges" Also if you place the populated p.c.b. on a tea-towel or the like you'll be able to apply a little pressure while soldering for a snug component fit! BTW, this was an awesome project to watch you build! More content like this please! 😊👍👍👍
@hoppyhopster8498
@hoppyhopster8498 4 жыл бұрын
If you bend legs at 45 degrees or thereabouts to hold them in place and then, when about to be soldered, set them to zero degrees (i.e. straight through the hole in the printed circuit board without a bend) the components will be much easier to remove if required. Believe me, too much heat stress or mechanical stress on a plate-through printed circuit board or the component that you are soldering or removing is not good. I do all my soldering in this way and it is very reliable. The tea towel idea is a very good one or you could try some foam rubber or similar. I would also raise my work surface so the eyes are about 20 to 25 cm away and I use a strong light to illuminate the work. I do a lot of surface-mount this way and use cheap magnifier-type reading glasses to see what I'm doing (sometimes more than one pair!).
@Wizardofgosz
@Wizardofgosz 2 жыл бұрын
​@@hoppyhopster8498 I just tape the components with masking tape to the top of the board and leave the leads straight. bending them at all is just a horribly bad idea as you pointed out for later removal. But I will put in a bunch and use masking tape to hold them down and solder them. done. No bending allowed or required.
@hoppyhopster8498
@hoppyhopster8498 2 жыл бұрын
@@Wizardofgosz Good idea, thanks for the tip.
@lpm76
@lpm76 4 жыл бұрын
19:38 "There is no smoke coming from it, so that's a good sign!" - Now listen kids! THAT'S a true expert talking now :-D (I love it)
@pop_polizei
@pop_polizei 5 жыл бұрын
I also built a GSSL from PCB Grinder last year as well as SSL-style compressors for the 500-series rack. Anyone who is afraid of working with 230 Volts and who happens to own a 500-series rack, go check out the absolutely brilliant DIY kits by Sound Skulptor. Their CP4500 is a (G)SSL buss compressor in a two-slot 500-series module with some added features (e.g. sidechain filters, dry/wet mix knob etc.). Highly recommended!
@Vindsvept
@Vindsvept 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect a diy kit to sound that good.
@GOLY_DK
@GOLY_DK 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the project!
@Vindsvept
@Vindsvept 5 жыл бұрын
@@GOLY_DK As someone stuck in the software swamp, I'd love to give something like this a go someday. I had no idea this was a thing until now.
@billykranberry6077
@billykranberry6077 5 жыл бұрын
VINDSVEPT!! Didn't expect to see you here, love your stuff!!
@Vindsvept
@Vindsvept 5 жыл бұрын
@@billykranberry6077 Oh, thank you :)
@timphelan2873
@timphelan2873 5 жыл бұрын
I always build the power supply first, and test for correct voltages before populating the PCB with the signal components, and particularly the harder to find(more expensive in some cases) parts like vcs'a and FETs. I've built some great mic pre's and 1176 comps along with an La2a build I'm currently working on. It's great to see other people posting videos on this topic! Well done!!
@profpep
@profpep 4 жыл бұрын
Word!
@RollingRigTraction
@RollingRigTraction 3 жыл бұрын
Dealing with a SSL Clone that seems to be inoperable, do you have a breakdown of wiring for power,bypass, and sidechain, and voltages to and from the transformer?
@SvenGosch
@SvenGosch 5 жыл бұрын
I assembled this kit too. It was my third project. The first one was a distortion pedal, the second a chorus. Then the GSSL from pcbgrinder. I use it on every mix. The Assembly guide is really well.
@keshavjagannath5854
@keshavjagannath5854 5 жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting that electroboom reference. Made my day tbh😂😂
@weschilton
@weschilton Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I love all the DIIY projects out there. Thinking of building a Blue stripe 1176 myself.
@NikolajChristensen
@NikolajChristensen 5 жыл бұрын
Drill holes to access the trimmers through the chassis.
@moelleremil
@moelleremil 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Some holes in the case just where the trims are located will make later calibrations easier. May be.
@lahattec
@lahattec 5 жыл бұрын
My thoughts on improvements... Put an "On" indicator light on the front panel. Put the trim pots for the VCAs on the front panel, or at least you could drill access holes in the bottom of the unit. Nice.
@JohnBoonBeanDutchman
@JohnBoonBeanDutchman 5 жыл бұрын
yes, that will be more clever to do
@lewzero
@lewzero 4 жыл бұрын
At least someone suggested drilling holes in the bottom of the case, way better option than opening it every time you need to trim it. Plus testing with the case open is a good way to destroy hard work by being clumsy (like me).
@calvinjosephalex7403
@calvinjosephalex7403 3 жыл бұрын
Where did u get all the parts from. I can't seem to get the that2181 ic. Please let me know coz I kinda bought all other parts but can't get the that2181 ic
@Countvincent100
@Countvincent100 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work! And yes i agree the term "Glue" gets thrown around as loosely as "Love".
@hjalmarbackstrom5883
@hjalmarbackstrom5883 2 жыл бұрын
Apparently it's no longer possible to order, too bad I came across this too late! It seems to be a nice useful compressor!
@Jymetymebaby
@Jymetymebaby Жыл бұрын
wonder what you would think about the CLARAPHONIC PARALELL EQ
@Denver_Risley
@Denver_Risley 3 жыл бұрын
Having a rack full of great gear you made yourself is outstanding! Very awesome!
@TNS-AudioMastering
@TNS-AudioMastering 7 ай бұрын
you can drill holes to acess the trim pot from the bottom of the chassi.
@stnepiper3062
@stnepiper3062 5 жыл бұрын
I was so intrigued that i skipped til the end, and OMG IT SOUNDS SO GOOD
@DCXTV
@DCXTV 5 жыл бұрын
Did you try adding the "turbo card" expansion which expands the input chain to stereo detecting? It became a lot more transparent after expanding the GSSL, before that it pumped on (dance music) material.
@segfault-berlin
@segfault-berlin 4 жыл бұрын
Loving those Riechelt Elecronik parts bags, takes me back to my first job assembling electronics for a startup
@scottrashleigh5220
@scottrashleigh5220 4 жыл бұрын
I trained up on a G-Series [as well as Neve] and also used loads of external SSL master buss comp's, both original and copies. From what I can hear [via KZbin] on my studio monitors.... this sounds like the real deal! Thanks for another informative video.
@onomatopoeidia
@onomatopoeidia 5 жыл бұрын
nice little kit. I was taught you should always bend, trim and then solder. This seals the trimmed lead so it can't corrode and is the military spec method. It's also how wave soldering systems work where the solder wave covers the contacts and seals each joint.
@HaHaDK
@HaHaDK Жыл бұрын
Where did you find this info 5:28 about what to use differently when using 202C's ? two 50K pot trim and two 1M ohm resistors. What else? and where does those resistors go? You have a link?
@caspermaster-com
@caspermaster-com 5 жыл бұрын
Sounded really good! No plugin can yet compress 20 db and still sound like a smart move lol
@pjuliano9000
@pjuliano9000 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly ... I love to shave off 20db off the front of a snare to grab to ambience and mix it in with the original ... sounds like ass in digital
@markpixley4009
@markpixley4009 5 жыл бұрын
I've built this, also there is a mod pcb for the "turbo" (which is also known as the "Oxford" setting)...pretty easy to retrofit.
@RocknRollkat
@RocknRollkat 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! In the old days we didn't have kits, I built my own compressor using an LED/LDR module, I made myself.
@drtitus
@drtitus 5 жыл бұрын
Hahah I laughed at 19:23 when you backed the hell away from it when you powered it up. I've been working with electronics/electricity for years and I still do that every time I try something [usually with mains] for the first time.
@Whiteseastudio
@Whiteseastudio 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is always possible that a component pops... I don't want to have it in my face...
@DanBires
@DanBires 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Sounds great.
@pneumatica3
@pneumatica3 3 жыл бұрын
If one were to drill small holes in the bottom plate directly in line with the trim pots and place a plastic plug in them, then one would have easy access to the trim pots for calibrating the unit. Good build.
@xaosnox
@xaosnox 5 жыл бұрын
I wish everyone had this kind of attitude. I can do this, so I will! As always, your spirit is inspiring. That's more than I would want to do-especially with UAD's and Klanghelm's compressors that are just as good or better. Someday you're going to discover them and wonder why so much time and money went toward something that just makes your job more difficult than it need be. But I'm really glad you're having fun, because, after all, that's the most important thing, isn't it?
@HaHaDK
@HaHaDK Жыл бұрын
What did you have to change, when using the dbx instead of the THAT vca'a, other than the 1M resistors?
@BerniGSax
@BerniGSax 4 жыл бұрын
Please use shrinking tube on the blank parts at least for 230V. That also gives some extra security in case a wire gets loose and touches conducting parts. Love your videos, best regards from the neighborhood!
@jaykretek
@jaykretek 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Note that for safety (regulations) you should always include a fuse in the power connection. And if you're using a grounded power connector you should ground the case. And while you're at it, simply replace the current power socket with a fused one that includes an EMI filter. They're cheap and will prevent your house from burning down plus suppress high frequency noise from the power lines.
@Pule12345
@Pule12345 5 жыл бұрын
GOLY Kit is great but installing a turbo board takes everything to another level. Stereo summing is currently only done in the mid channel. So, warm recommendation - installation of turbo board for stereo and mastering bus comp.
@DynamicRockers
@DynamicRockers 5 жыл бұрын
Yes it's another beast with the turbo addon. It works the way the real SSL do.
@Lalaland.001
@Lalaland.001 5 жыл бұрын
and where to get a turbo board, do you have any links to it or plans somewhere. Would love to add that to mine...
@DynamicRockers
@DynamicRockers 5 жыл бұрын
@@Lalaland.001 I bought mine a long time ago here : expataudio.myshopify.com/products/gssl-turbo-pcb
@Pule12345
@Pule12345 5 жыл бұрын
@@Lalaland.001 Expataudio
@kidcremezoo
@kidcremezoo 5 жыл бұрын
i would prolly add the cavendish mod aswell
@ThePearlDrummer10
@ThePearlDrummer10 2 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest things I've seen in a long time - thanks for showing us your diy SSL Comp. Sounds amazing!
@dusteye1616
@dusteye1616 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! I would love a cooler meter in there. Maybe bigger and with a light
@AiMR
@AiMR 5 жыл бұрын
Everything I know about electricity I learned from Electro Boom 😄
@weareallbeingwatched4602
@weareallbeingwatched4602 3 жыл бұрын
Search for "photonic induction".
@JMRSplatt
@JMRSplatt 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER!! Edit, he didn't forget it, and it was actually a part of the video, nice.
@Drfresh1402
@Drfresh1402 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing. You really are an engineer at heart.
@Elektronijaenis
@Elektronijaenis 5 жыл бұрын
You could turn that trimmers on the solder side thing to an advantage. Drill small holes to the bottom plate under the trimmers and you can adjust them without opening the case.
@RobWickline
@RobWickline 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the case parts from? How did you get one that had all of the holes drilled in the right place?
@RayR
@RayR 5 жыл бұрын
Built my own GSSL. Love it. I highly recommended it and prefer it more then any plugin. I did have trouble with a bad build as it can be confusing on some of the wiring and polarities..so if you don't have patience then get someone else to build it for you or help you.
@GOLY_DK
@GOLY_DK 5 жыл бұрын
I do offers builds too :)
@bernardosilva7306
@bernardosilva7306 5 жыл бұрын
Nice build! One suggestion: change the trim pots to real pots on the case (maybe on the back so you don’t disrupt the front panel), so you can always recalibrate easily without even opening the unit and you can play with the distortion too! cheers!!! :)
@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1
@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you need access to VCA pin #4, to check mV level? In my experience, calibrating THAT218x by ear is easier said than done lol
@PrincePloppy
@PrincePloppy 3 жыл бұрын
So I checked the link. That just is a place to buy the circuit board. But it looks like you bought a kit... I'm a little confused. Any help you or anyone reading this can give me would be appreciated. Thanks
@bonzology322
@bonzology322 11 ай бұрын
Good job, the only thing I do differently is I measure every resistor I install for less opportunity to make mistakes and hassling with trouble shoot tracing, measure every resistor
@DBCisco
@DBCisco 5 жыл бұрын
Drill holes in the PCB to access the back-mounted trim pots.
@heartstringssound-Doug
@heartstringssound-Doug 5 жыл бұрын
I really like your video and tutorial of building this kit. You've inspired me to look into not only the same kit, but possibly more of them. I didn't know these kits were available. Thank you very much for posting this video in this manner.
@annekedebruyn7797
@annekedebruyn7797 5 жыл бұрын
I should look into PCBGrinder. There are really cool projects for hardware I could never buy unless I build it myself.
@mickdebergerac1143
@mickdebergerac1143 5 жыл бұрын
What's with the snobbery guys? It's a great place to get inspiration and encouragement to learn how to "build" your own gear. Great video my friend, thanks for your time
@DynamicRockers
@DynamicRockers 5 жыл бұрын
you should install the turbo PCB addon for stereo sidechain detection it's a must have. I also have a hi pass sidechain filter on mine and it helps a lot for dense programs with loads of low end. Enjoy this awesome FX !
@peterbrandt7911
@peterbrandt7911 5 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos, maybe the best of all. Just great. Thanks!
@jaffasplaffa1
@jaffasplaffa1 5 жыл бұрын
Love the new DIY content. Keep it coming. May I add that it would be REALLY lovely if you upload the whole build video too. Maybe just as an "extra", as a link below the video, so people can watch the whole build. I have been wanting to build this exact one for a long time, but never got it done, cause I am not 100% sure how to go about it. But the video looked pretty easy, but would be nice to see the whole build, though.
@Whiteseastudio
@Whiteseastudio 5 жыл бұрын
I'll keep that in mind... The problem is, is that I didn't leave the camera running the whole time because that would create a lot of data... but, I'll try to do it the next time!
@jaffasplaffa1
@jaffasplaffa1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Whiteseastudio No worries. Just wanted to let you know, so maybe you could do it for future videos :)
@tomjones5418
@tomjones5418 5 жыл бұрын
Opamps can run on split or single power supplies. Batteries like in a tube screamer or with a center tapped transformer supply. :)
@btcruiser
@btcruiser 5 жыл бұрын
I love building electronic kits - I will have to check this one out - thanks!
@CyrusBrinkworthRAS
@CyrusBrinkworthRAS 4 жыл бұрын
if you need those settings pots, cable them with a ground protection(shielded)....
@chrisz6918
@chrisz6918 4 жыл бұрын
Wytse, if you have build it without the "Turbo Mod", it behaves different from the one in the Console. Check out the Video from Expat Audio, where they are explain the difference between the gSSL and the SSL Console Comp. If you build the Turbo mod, it´s the same as the Console one. The Board alone is 15$, you need only a few components, mostly Resistors, 2 IC´s, a few caps and diodes. The Parts are ~ 15 Euros from Mouser, so this upgrade is worth its money.
@agentsixsix
@agentsixsix 5 жыл бұрын
You could add a simple LED (powered through a simple resistor by the +V rail) somewhere near the back of the VU meter. In that way you have both a power indicator and a backlight.
@OdinOfficialEmcee
@OdinOfficialEmcee 4 жыл бұрын
This unit looks great and sounds equally awesome! For all the other stereo buss compressors in the $1k or sub $1k region don't even come close to how good this unit sounds. I feel like if I did get one I would probably hire a gear tech or electrician to help me assemble it and teach me how not to blow myself up but all in all this is probably the compressor unit I am putting in my master chain when I start building out my hardware gear set up
@mistersynth1409
@mistersynth1409 4 жыл бұрын
DUDE this is awesome! Do more builds I love watching and learning about this stuff.
@DiAL033
@DiAL033 5 жыл бұрын
Not an electronic expert, but regarding the trim potentiometers, I think they come in standing variations, too.
@Hassan_Omer
@Hassan_Omer 4 ай бұрын
I am absolutely going to build one as my first project. Your build sounds really great also because the track used for the test was mixed really good. What is the total cost of the items? minus the labor.
@hoppyhopster8498
@hoppyhopster8498 4 жыл бұрын
Where the AC mains connector is located, I would replace the connector entirely with one that has a multi-section filter and possibly also a surge arrester. These are available for a modest amount of money and take up very little extra space. The added protection from electrical pops and crackles when your house-mates switch on the washing machine or food blender is well worth it, particularly if your gear is connected to an expensive pair of studio monitor speakers.
@Whiteseastudio
@Whiteseastudio 4 жыл бұрын
The studio is not in a house 😂
@hoppyhopster8498
@hoppyhopster8498 4 жыл бұрын
@@Whiteseastudio Good idea! But the idea still applies. AC mains is not pure sinewave and the filter helps clean up any spikes or nastiness. I put filters in everything nowadays. By the way, I love the project and wish you every success with it.
@bobsykes
@bobsykes 4 жыл бұрын
It looks like a nicely made kit from this company. Neat!
@creamaudio
@creamaudio 5 жыл бұрын
The sidechain in the Gyraf version of this compressor is summed in mono which to my ears, gives a slightly stronger center image i the stereo field....
@lincolnmmitchell
@lincolnmmitchell 5 жыл бұрын
Lots of hate for a guy just sharing his work...
@BenjoCovers
@BenjoCovers 4 жыл бұрын
@Infinite Possibilities i dont see hate
@amaurythewarrior
@amaurythewarrior 4 жыл бұрын
the like/dislike ratio seems pretty good to me though.
@urphakeandgey6308
@urphakeandgey6308 3 жыл бұрын
And people also love to bitch about nearly non-existent hate to also feel superior and morally sound.
@lowrezable
@lowrezable 3 жыл бұрын
You SUCKS boy... Just enloy ...
@tripplorenzo8452
@tripplorenzo8452 3 жыл бұрын
I guess im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@damronmacleod5838
@damronmacleod5838 5 жыл бұрын
wow i didn't even know this was 'a thing'. thanks for doing it. would love to see more on this and the beloved components we should be seeking out, like the dbx parts you put in.
@MikMech
@MikMech 5 жыл бұрын
*Nice workaround with the trim pots* . BONUS - Drilling aligned holes in the bottom plate would give you access to them after assembly ??
@mentataudio
@mentataudio 5 жыл бұрын
Built one of these years ago, not from the kit just the PCBs. Really love it and have been running mixes through it for 10 years with no troubles. Oh, except the power up is really odd and I have to flick it on and off a few times to get it to start up. :D
@JakobErland
@JakobErland 5 жыл бұрын
That is probably a powersupply "latch-up" problem. Common with specific brands of voltage regulators (the 7815/7915). Just replace these two with a known-good brand, and it'll probably behave..
@mentataudio
@mentataudio 5 жыл бұрын
@@JakobErland thanks! very good to have some idea what's the problem after a decade of using it! I'm very used to powering it on this way now but if I have a DIY day I'll try that out to fix it. Thanks:).
@HotelPools
@HotelPools 4 жыл бұрын
Damn this thing sounds great!
@Mansardian
@Mansardian 5 жыл бұрын
Also a big THANK YOU from me! I thought about getting the kit but I wasn't sure if the benefit was big enough to justify the work. Now I know. 👍🏻
@simonrussell77
@simonrussell77 5 жыл бұрын
Check out the Serpent Audio SB4001 kit. All the bells and whistles. Great work man, love the song too!
@liegon
@liegon 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, pretty transparent… Really interested in how it sounds with more distortion!
@RonLaws
@RonLaws 5 жыл бұрын
Just make access holes on the bottom of the case for your trimmer pots?
@pizall1440
@pizall1440 5 жыл бұрын
Should use twisted and shielded wire for the balanced in and outs. Or at least twist the + and - together.
@edwardlee6516
@edwardlee6516 5 жыл бұрын
great assemble great video what a sound give me 2 of them nice versatility wow
@joseblanco3889
@joseblanco3889 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds so clean & milky man!!! i'm making one!
@rogerfurer2273
@rogerfurer2273 5 жыл бұрын
What a cool video! I'm curious as to what kind of VCA chips were original. I once built a VCA to take the place of a failed DBX VCA on a fader module of a MCI console. I used an Analog Devices chip that worked very well. but is now obsolete, however THAT Audio makes one that looks as good. Nice job on the build.
@krass76
@krass76 5 жыл бұрын
very cool build Wytse! and it really does sound great! would love to see more kits! Though I'm not sure I could refrain from wiring the VCA-cal-pots straight to a dual pot on the front pannel with maybe a "0" mark to have a recall of the "clean" sound but also the option to calll in some distortion at will.
@GOLY_DK
@GOLY_DK 5 жыл бұрын
Stock VCAs are pre-trimmed...no need to.
@iampuesa
@iampuesa 5 жыл бұрын
You can make your life easier with PCB holder and a form to bend components. To hold component in place before soldering, fix it with masking tape!
@Ou_vision
@Ou_vision 5 жыл бұрын
wow! what a lovely build mate. I have an idea as well, I was wondering if it is possible to convert a studio monitor amp to a preamp for guitar tracking. Given that I have found that Yamaha Hs8 monitor amp sounds amazing on guitars especially bass.
@drampadreg1386
@drampadreg1386 5 жыл бұрын
About those trim pots, why not just drill two small holes lined up with the pots on the under side of the case? Remember the azimuth pots on old cassette decks with that hole on the underside? Same idea, and that way experimenting will be much easier, or just changing it for whatever reason when ever you want to. I'll have to see how much the DBX vca's cost, Canadian money is so far down compared to when I was your age, 30% down which is great for exporting but not importing! It sounds good, and even better in a lossless environment. Thanks for the video, good information and a money saver as well.
@KaOblast
@KaOblast 5 жыл бұрын
Kid, you're an inspiration. Great work.
@gooneybird808
@gooneybird808 4 жыл бұрын
Electro boom is the guy. Haha good work man! Been sleepin on this channel for awhile and it’s actually awesome..learning a lot!
@Rhuggins
@Rhuggins Жыл бұрын
I would love to do this, I can build gear a lot cheaper than buying from the big brands- but I have NO IDEA where to start. I know how this stuff works- enough to mix and master (at an intermediate level), but if I want to get into building this stuff, where do I even start??
@OneandOthermusic
@OneandOthermusic 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome build , really sounded clean and crispy :)
@willb3698
@willb3698 5 жыл бұрын
I say: Drill 2 small holes in the base plate to acmes the trim pots with a plastic screw driver. Thank you for the video, it's a good build.
@rb032682
@rb032682 5 жыл бұрын
@Will B - I was just going to say that. Thanks for verifying that solution.
@emigarcia4181
@emigarcia4181 Жыл бұрын
This build is awesome dude! Congrats for your job. I would like to know, Im thinking about to buy this DIY but I dont know if all the components are included with the kit or you have to buy each one?
@almosthuman4457
@almosthuman4457 5 жыл бұрын
You are lucky to have a local electronics store. They are almost completely gone in the USA
@factorylad5071
@factorylad5071 5 жыл бұрын
Holland is more of a community place not like UK or USA.
@mattpaul5389
@mattpaul5389 5 жыл бұрын
sounds great dude. very inspiring build.
@GOLY_DK
@GOLY_DK 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the project
@0SteveBristow
@0SteveBristow 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice :) It's worth putting some heatshrink over the mains joints - it just helps to protect you from accidental touching, costs next to nothing takes an extra 2 minutes. Also: (and you may have already done this and not shown it in the video) I generally chuck a voltmeter across the XLRs on anything I've built before I plug it into my expensive-to-repair-the-pre-amps audio desk :) :) It sounds glorious, dude - especially love the DBX VCAs.
@SuperBratan
@SuperBratan 5 жыл бұрын
One thing I like to know because I use it a lot is, if your selfbuild compressor sounds "better" than the emulation of Native Instruments, I´m sure you have it if you have NI komplete
@Whiteseastudio
@Whiteseastudio 5 жыл бұрын
Software and hardware are 2 totally different games...
@SuperBratan
@SuperBratan 5 жыл бұрын
@@Whiteseastudio I know and since it's an emulation there is real hardware to it which should sound different and if you can copy settings use it some buses would be interesting what your opinion on this is
@SuperBratan
@SuperBratan 5 жыл бұрын
Most interesting question is does selfbuild sounds good
@romyitalia1956
@romyitalia1956 3 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell us amount it cost you to make this DIY Solid state compressor
@BF-up5xw
@BF-up5xw 2 жыл бұрын
This was all interesting. but I was also thinking: you have lovely nails, you should try some brightly coloured nail varnish. Just a thought....
@Joobstep
@Joobstep 3 жыл бұрын
*full bridge rectifier*
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