1950's Gretch Snare.  Shure SM57 and no compression.  GT4-2 on playback insert.  Boost and cut at common snare frequencies: 100hz, 200hz, 7k, 10k, and lpf/hpf.

Snare Eq Demo

1950's Fender P-Bass --> vintage Countryman DI -->GTQ2. No Compression.  Sweeping common Bass Eq points: 56hz, 200hz, 4k, 7k.

Bass Eq Demo

These are Drums recorded with a GTP8 preamp and the GT4-8 Eq.  8 Tracks (mono!).  No other EQ or Pres were used.

Aurora GTP8 EQ Drums Demo

1976 Martin D-35, U67 Mic, Aurora Audio GTQ2 pre.  You will hear the part twice.  First is the Opto mode, second is the Fet mode.  Settings: 4:1 slow attack, fast release.  Gain reduction is 4-7db.

GTC2 Demo Acoustic Gtr

Late 60's Ludwig Kit...Classic Bonham set up, vintage giant beat cymbals, closed head kick drums, etc.  Again, you will hear the Opto Circuit then the Fet.  4:1 ratio, slow attack, med release on the Aurora Audio GTC2

GTC2 Demo Drums 1

This is a Fender Masterbulit Custom strat, 60's Blackface Delxue.  The GTC2 is in COMBO mode, which means both the Opto & Fet are working together.  The result is not a "crush" mode, but more of a "more" mode.  Get some extra squish and pumping fun.

GTC2 Demo EGtr Combo

Yamaha Custom Grand Piano. Recorded with two U87 mics.  GTQ2 preamp, GTC2 Compressor (Opto), and GT4-2 EQ.  "False River Air" Written and Performed by Brad Pollak.

GTQ2 GT4-2 demo

1976 Martin D-35.  U87, GTQ2 preamp GT4-2 EQ. High Strung Acoustic Overdub, same chain.

Acoustic GT4-2 Demo

Here is the first listen of the new Aurora Audio product.  Just basic stereo drums featuring a vintage 1970s Gretch drum kit.  Enjoy!

Drum Test Dec 2011

Here's 10 channels of the Aurora Sidecar recording some drums.  No compression except for the mono room mic.  The kit was a 1970's Gretch.  Enjoy!

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