Product Detail
The Fairchild 660 and 670, rare, costly yet highly effective, were the peak of 1950s compression tech. Their open, warm tones and quick attack made them great for creative transient shaping and gluing mixes via stereo bus compression. Now, PuigChild offers this classic sound. It's modeled in every sonic detail under Grammy - winning producer/engineer Jack Joseph Puig's close watch, from his top - pick units. Features include a smooth, warm analog sound with a clean, transparent quality. It has excellent tonality for vocals and instruments with strong transients. Ideal as a bus compressor to glue your mixes, it can create a classic 'pumping' drum sound when used boldly. It softens harshness while keeping the attack and boosting sustain. You'll hear the warm compression found in classic Beatles tracks and beyond. With multiple compression modes (mono, dual mono, stereo, M/S) and 6 selectable attack/release times, it also has accurate circuit modeling with total harmonic distortion. Add original hum and noise floor (50/60 Hz) for full analog authenticity.
Using the Waves PuigChild Compressor is easy. First, choose the right compression mode according to your needs, like mono for single - channel audio, stereo for a full - width sound. Select the appropriate attack and release times from the 6 options to get the desired effect on your audio. It's great for vocals, so you can use it to add warmth and smoothness. For transient - heavy instruments, it can shape the transients creatively. As a bus compressor, it'll glue your mix together. When using it aggressively on drums, you'll get that classic 'pumping' sound. Remember, don't over - compress as it might make the audio sound unnatural. To maintain it, keep it in a dry and clean environment. There's no need for complex maintenance, just make sure it's used within normal temperature and humidity conditions. And if you want that full analog authenticity, feel free to add the original hum and noise floor.
