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Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate (3630 COMPRESSOR)
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Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate

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The 3630 Compressor is the most popular dynamics processor ever made! This classic compressor from Alesis is still a great sounding/great looking unit that features RMS/Peak Dual Channel Compression/Limiting and a full function Gate with adjustable gate closure speed.
  • Fully variable threshold; compression ratio; attack, release, and output level
  • Selectable peak/RMS
  • Hard- and soft-knee compression styles
  • Input/output metering
  • Gain reduction metering, adjustable gate
  • TRS sidechain for ducking and de-essing
  • True stereo linkable operation

Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate
Alesis 3630 Compressor

The most popular dynamics processor ever made
Since its introduction, the 3630 Compressor™ has become the most popular dynamics processor ever made. The reason is easy to understand: it provides two independent full-featured compressor/ limiters in one rack space while offering excellent sonic quality for any application from studio recording to live sound or broadcast. The 3630 offers Ratio, Threshold, Attack and Decay controls to customize its compression response for even the toughest signals. You can also choose between RMS and Peak compression styles, plus Hard and Soft Knee dynamic curves for every application from subtle gain control to in-your-face punch. As an independent dual-channel compressor, the 3630 offers separate controls for two different source signals. Plus, two fully independent gates with threshold and rate controls allow you to easily and efficiently stifle unwanted ambient noise. Other advanced dynamics processing features such as precise signal metering, a sidechain for keying or ducking effects and stereo linkable operation make the 3630 the most powerful compressor in its class.

Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate Includes:

    power supply

Its popular for a reason! Get the Alesis 3630 and compress with total sonic satisfaction!


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"Great value and good quality sounds"
by Scott - 9/13/2004 5:50:07 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Longtime guitarist and performer Rock, blues, punk LI, NY
102 people out of 169 found this review helpful

This unit is a great value. Rackmount for the price of a pedal effect. Does an excellent job limiting or compressing and though the gate can be a little finicky it is simple to set up and use.

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"Great Compressor Limiter for the Money"
by Robert Lee Johnson - 7/9/2003 2:28:07 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Full Time Professional Musician for 8 Years. Country Blues Denver
39 people out of 75 found this review helpful

I use this compressor limiter when I play my Fender Tele. The Compressor Limiter gives my Tele a Whole New Sound that I love. I also use the Compressor limiter when recording vocals and it does a good job. For the money, this compressor limiter is hard to beat.

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"Great Compressor"
by Bryan - 3/9/2009 5:10:25 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active Professional / Studio Musician Rock, Metal, Punk Madison, WI
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

I have owned this compressor for only 3 weeks, but I have to say that it is very well designed. It has a nice warm, deep sound and there isn't much noise associated with the actual compressor itself. The noise gate is especially useful for guitars and bass that use multiple effect pedals. Using this in recording guitar and bass tracks really helps clean up the recording and brings out the best in guitar sustain. The side chain is also a great feature and a must when wanting to focus on certain frequencies. It works well with other equipment, like EQ's. I guess the only "negative" thing that I would say is that the ratio settings jump from 2:1 to 4:1. It would be nice to have a 3:1 label so you know exactly where the ratio is set. Overall, this is a great compressor for the price and would be a great addition to any home studio.

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"NOT BAD"
by JOSE GRIMALDO - 6/17/2009 9:58:55 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
hobbyist, academic all panama rep of panama

I am not an expert on compressors, limiters, etc.... But when i saw the price and the brand (ALESIS) that was all i needed to know. I hook it up to my guitar amp. and its ok so far..

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"Best Compressor ever!!"
by Marcel Severein - 8/12/2004 12:33:32 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
DJ, audiophile and recording engineer. Progressive House, Electro The Netherlands
25 people out of 50 found this review helpful

I've had a Behringer MDX-2600 and that was the best they had to offer. But it didn't do the job. Sound was poor and thin when using that device. So I had to bring the power with other components from behringer. Always problems with the dB. Thin Sounds, and you always heard the compressor work in the sound. Now I have the Alesis 3630. What a machine!!! Sound fat and sharp. Does the trick easily. Sound as it use to sound.

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