Waves Abbey Road RS124 Compressor

The RS124 Compressor is the holy grail of vintage smooth compressors. You've heard its sound on almost all Beatles recordings at Abbey Road, especially on Paul McCartney's iconic bass lines. Abbey Road regarded these modified Altec compressors as their'secret weapon'. Grammy - winning mix engineer Tony Maserati loves the RS124 sound and uses it on Beyoncé's and Alicia Keys' vocals. In 2000, original RS124 units from the Abbey Road archives were restored. Now, thanks to Waves' careful modeling, you can have its legendary sound. Features include unique compression for vocals, beats, etc., close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, two versions with different tube flavors, a Super Fuse mode for an aggressive sound, various processing and monitoring options, an Auto Hold feature to reduce artifacts, a sidechain highpass filter, dry/mix controls, optional high - frequency roll - off, and presets by well - known artists.

Using the Waves Abbey Road RS124 Compressor is easy. First, choose the right version (Studio or Cutter) based on your preference for tube flavor. For vocals, beats, bass, synths, or mix buses, simply adjust the compression settings to get the sound you want. The Super Fuse mode can add an explosive touch, but use it carefully as it's quite aggressive. When using the Auto Hold feature, it helps reduce compression artifacts, making your sound cleaner. The sidechain highpass filter is great for beefing up compressed bass or kick. The dry/mix controls allow you to do parallel, 'New York style' compression. You can also use the optional high - frequency roll - off for a softer tone. And don't forget to explore the presets created by famous artists. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean environment. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If there are any issues, contact the Waves support team.