How It Was Recorded

Gear · compressor

Fairchild Compressor (model not stated)

Records it appears on · 1

  • Continuum

    John Mayer · Album, 2006

    • Drums · Input chainVerifiedCompressor the 4038 overhead was run through after heavy compression.

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First choice · Emulation of this unit

Universal Audio Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection

compressor

Models the Fairchild 660 and 670.

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Alternative · Emulation of this unit

Waves PuigChild 660 & 670

compressor

Models Jack Joseph Puig's Fairchild 660 and 670.

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