#73 Square Cad: What Makes A Great Optical Compressor

Update: 2013-09-24

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Scott Hampton has been making great gear at Hamptone since the late 80s. Recently he moved a new optical compressor, the HOC1, out of the prototype phase and into production.

I spoke with Scott about why he loves optical compressors, his design philosophy, and what test data he thinks is most important.

Music: Eric and Magill "Tangled Up In Nets"

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