MORE ARTICLE WITH Frap Audio Dynamics 2806

15. April 2025

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Frap Tools: Squeezing Space – Dual Mono Drum Room Compression with the Dynamics 2806

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Frap Tools: Squeezing Space – Dual Mono Drum Room Compression with the Dynamics 2806

Frap Tools, the Italian modular artisans, step into the studio spotlight with their Dynamics 2806 mono compressor, aiming it squarely at the heart of drum room mics. In this video, they demonstrate how two 2806 units can transform dry, unremarkable room tracks into something far more substantial—think body, saturation, and a stereo image that refuses to collapse. The focus is on practical, patch-minded workflows: feedback compression, pre-makeup mode, and the creative use of parallel faders. If you’re curious about how a dual mono approach can widen your mix and add punch without sacrificing transients, this is a session worth dissecting.

14. August 2024

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Frap Tools Gets Nasty: Distortion and Sidechaining 808s with the Dynamics 2806

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Frap Tools Gets Nasty: Distortion and Sidechaining 808s with the Dynamics 2806

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, step into the studio to put their Dynamics 2806 compressor through its paces on a modern 808 bass line. This video isn’t about polite compression—it’s a deep dive into saturation, distortion, and sidechain tricks, all tailored for the punch and presence needed in contemporary electronic mixes. With a focus on real-world patching and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways the 2806 can reshape your low end, Frap Tools show off both the technical finesse and creative chaos this unit can unleash. If you’re after more than just transparent gain control, this one’s for