The Drawmer 1973 is a three-band stereo FET compressor, commonly used in various music genres, particularly for adding punch, clarity, and character to tracks and mixes. It excels in creative applications and is also effective for subtle control across a mix.
Specific applications and genres where the Drawmer 1973 is frequently used:
Electronic Dance Music (EDM):
The 1973 is popular for enhancing bass and overall energy in EDM tracks.
Rock and Metal:
It can be used to tame excessive low-end frequencies from guitars and basses, particularly in genres like heavy metal where palm-muted sections can cause unwanted booms.
Pop and Hip-Hop:
The 1973 is versatile enough for use in a wide range of genres, including pop and hip-hop.
Mastering:
Its ability to subtly control dynamics and impart tightness makes it suitable for mastering applications.
Why it's favored:
Multi-band processing:
The 1973 splits the audio signal into three bands, allowing independent compression in each, which offers greater control and more creative options than a single-band compressor.
Control and flexibility:
It provides individual attack, release, and gain controls for each band, allowing for precise tuning.
Enhancements:
The "Big" and "Air" switches on the low and high bands, respectively, can be used to add a larger-than-life effect.
Parallel compression:
The Wet/Dry mix control enables parallel compression, which can help to blend processed and unprocessed signals for a more natural sound.
Company: Softube