The FG-116 Blue Series offers a wide variety of analog-modeled dynamic processing flavors in the form of two Virtual Mix Rack modules.
FG-116 Vintage
- Circuit 1: Has the classic mid-forward character of a vintage "blue-stripe" 1176. Adds warm presence to vocals, bass, drums, and guitars with softer highs/lows and articulate transients.
- Circuit 2: Based on a refurbished Rev A unit. Offers bigger low end and smoother mid/highs. Perfect for drum rooms and vocals needing size without mid push.
- Both circuits include a Hi-Pass Detection Filter to prevent low-end triggering — great for drum busses.
- Includes a Mix knob for easy onboard parallel compression.
NOTES:
The magic lies in the release time! Most mixers keep it fully clockwise (fastest) for an aggressive and exciting tone.
The attack is fast even at its slowest. Fully clockwise (fastest) will completely squash transients.
Recommended starting point: slowest attack, fastest release. Overcompress and adjust the Mix knob to taste.
The magic lies in the release time! Most mixers keep it fully clockwise (fastest) for an aggressive and exciting tone.
The attack is fast even at its slowest. Fully clockwise (fastest) will completely squash transients.
Recommended starting point: slowest attack, fastest release. Overcompress and adjust the Mix knob to taste.
FG-116 Modern
- Circuit 1: Clean and forward-sounding. Works well on close drum mics with slow attack and fast release — enhances punch and extends decay. Also great on bass for edge and aggression.
- Circuit 2: More open low end with a smooth top. Excellent on drum busses and even full mixes. Try slow attack, fast release, Hi-Pass on, 10dB GR, and 25% Mix for explosive energy.
- Modern version decouples attack from release and removes output saturation for clean tone with vintage punch.
Overall, there’s a lot to explore with these two processors. Enjoy the many musical flavors they’ll bring to your mixes! 🎚️🎶
- Steven Slate
- Steven Slate
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