i've tested the CL1B this last days....and one word :
Amazing ......i used to think that the red opto from T racks was good tutt
the cl1B is the best opto , by far...... ( my taste of course )
i compared it to my uad2 opto (la2A ) ....it's just day and night ( for percusiv tracks like kick , not for vocals ).
i also compare it to my different soft comp like uad 4k channel strip ( ssl ) , neve 88rs , fatso , stillwell stuff , 2500 api.........
very different kind of comp , i know but obviously the cl1b is my new favorite !!!!
amazing , it has this crazy snap....very close to the hardware mojo!!
btw , i also tested the api 55OB today , and one more time it's my taste , i compare it during 1 hours with all my uad eq ( neve , pultec , ssl etc...) ..... especially for the low end....the api kills the uad.....it's warm , full , focus ...... i'm crazy about it
anyone else is in love with the 550b ??