API 2500

In this Puremix exclusive video, join award-winning producer and mixing engineer Fab Dupont as he dives deep into the nuances of the API 2500 bus compressor. Renowned for its versatility and distinctive sonic character, the API 2500 has earned its place on the mix bus of thousands of songs.

See how Fab Dupont:

• Breaks down the history of the API 2500 designed by Paul Wolf and shares Paul’s notes on his approach to the circuit design
• Explores the history of the API 2500 and shares his journey of discovering its unique qualities.
• Breaks down each parameter of the compressor, demonstrating how they affect the audio and shares his preferred settings for different applications.
• Compares the hardware version of the API 2500 to its software counterparts.
• Discusses the design features that make the API 2500 unique, including its transformers, op-amps, and the distinctive 'Thrust' circuit.
• Conducts a side-by-side comparison of the API 2500 with the SSL bus compressor, highlighting the audio characteristics and applications of each.