What is an API 2500?

The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting.

What type of compressor is API 2500?

stereo bus compressor
The API 2500 is a versatile stereo bus compressor that allows adjustment of sonic qualities that can alter the punch and tone of the stereo mix. The 19″ rack-mountable unit features API’s patented “thrust” circuit for a chest-hitting, punchy bottom end.

What’s the best compressor plugin for vocals?

What Compressor Plugins Are the Best on Vocals?

• LA-2A. You can almost never go wrong with an opto-compressor like the LA-2A on vocals and all the LA-2A plugins made by the major audio companies are great.
• 1176.
• Waves Renaissance Compressor.
• LA-3A.
• Your DAW Stock Compressor.
• Waves V-Comp.

How do you professionally mix and master vocals?

Once you apply these ten techniques, your mixes as a whole will improve.

1. Top-End Boost.
2. Use a De’Esser.
3. Remove Resonances.
4. Control the Dynamics with Automation.
5. Catch the Peaks with a Limiter.
6. Use Multiband Compression.
7. Enhance the Highs with Saturation.
8. Use Delays Instead of Reverb.

What plugins do rappers use?

Here are my top plugins for mixing vocals.

• The Universal Audio 1176 Into the LA2A.
• FabFilter Pro-Q 3.
• Oeksound soothe2.
• Soundtoys EchoBoy.
• FabFilter Pro-DS.
• Valhalla DSP VintageVerb.
• Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack.
• Soundtoys Decapitator.

What is an API compressor?

The API 2500 stereo bus compressor allows adjustment of sonic qualities to alter the punch and tone of the stereo mix. The old style uses the “feed back” type of compression found in the API 525, while the new style uses a “feed forward” type in which the compressor side chain is fed directly from the unit input.

What level should vocals be in a mix?

Here’s how loud your vocals should be in a mix: Your vocal level should be lower than the drums, but louder than the instrumentation. Vocal mixing to a professional level however, requires more nuanced decisions than that to get your vocals to sit right.

How to use waves API 2500 plugin on vocal track?

In this free tutorial, Paul Drew demonstrates how to use the Waves API 2500 on a vocal in Pro Tools. The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting.

How does the waves API 2500 processor work?

The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting. Using auto-makeup gain, you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level.

Is there a free plugin for the API 2500?

After checkout choose your free plugin/s here. The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting.

Is the waves API collection an official bundle?

Software emulations of API hardware have appeared before, but the Waves API Collection is the first officially licensed plugin bundle based on their designs.