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External compressor or module for sidechain?

I need help with compressor options. I'm mainly looking for sidechain compression for drums. I can't decide whether to go with something like God's Box Lollipop and keep it modular, or use my ADDAC200PI to go through an external pedal like the FMR RNC or Rainger FX Deep Space Pulsar. Any opinions or other options? ModularGrid Rack

wmd mscl?

Greetings

Chris

I am also considering the WMD MSCL. What would the pros/cons be of module vs external?

There is the Shakmat Gemini's Path which I'm considering getting, for keeping things in the rack but giving you full Pump Control!

Enjoy your spare HP, don't rush to fill every last space, this is not like filling sticker books. Resist the urge to 'complete' your rack, its never complete so just relax.

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Hi Isolatediguana and Wishbonebrewery,

I am using this Shakmat Gemini's Path for quite some time now, never regretted that I bought it. A dual VCA with many extra options on just 6 HP. That's just fantastic! For me 8 HP would have been great too, I don't mind a bit more of panel-space however with the modern trend of going towards narrow panels, this module is just worth the investment.

Good luck with your VCA search and kind regards, Garfield.

For review reports of Eurorack modules, please refer to https://garfieldmodular.net/ for PDF formatted downloads

Modular or external?

I have often dreamed of the Cwejman VC-FCS Stereo Compressor, I recently discovered the Erica Synths Drum Stereo Compressor, but I was especially ‘impressed’ by the Cosmotronic Messor...

In the meantime, I'm doing without it and using external compression software solutions: including the amazing PSP VintageWarmer2.

'On ne devrait jamais quitter Montauban' (Fernand Naudin).

Checkout the Steady State Fate Autodyne:

I'm using an external rackmount compressor (Focusrite Compounder) at the moment, which works pretty well for what I'm doing. I have been tempted many times to get the L-1 Stereo Discrete Microcompressor in my rack though (https://www.modulargrid.net/e/l-1-stereo-discrete-microcompressor). It takes up a good amount of rack space but seems to be the closest thing to a higher end compressor in sound quality and features that you can get without spending a crazy amount of money.
Have fun and good luck.

Not sure if this fits the bill, but ALM's MFX is 6hp and the compressor mode offers normal as well as sidechain options.

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