{"product_id":"slate-pro-audio-dragon","title":"Slate Pro Audio Dragon Analog Dynamic Processor","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate Pro Audio Dragon Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1176-style FET Gain Reduction Circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1073 Class A Discrete Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 EQ-Emphasis Character Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel Compression Mix Knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage and Normal Modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog Tape-style Saturation Modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Pass Filter Side Chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatios 2:1 to Squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlate Pro Audio Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e is  unlike any dynamic audio processor you‘ve heard before. Simply put, the  Dragon was created to be the most versatile compressor, limiter, and  sound shaping tool that the pro audio industry has ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/sos\/jul10\/articles\/slateprodragon.htm\" target=\"blank\"\u003eSound on Sound Review, July 2010\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Concept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon starts with a classic FET compressor circuit, reminiscent of  vintage units from the 60’s and 70’s. But the Slate Pro Audio engineers  enhanced the circuitry of the unit with a mastering grade signal path,  Jensen input transformer, and a CLASS A output section based around a  custom-made output transformer. The result is a compression quality that  is so rich and warm, but is also capable of sharp and aggressive tones.  But this is only the start of what the Dragon can do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdd Some Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon includes three ‘character’ settings that change the way the unit  sounds and responds. The first setting is BOOM. This setting adds sub  bass harmonics in a unique way that when combined with some compression,  can make basses sound massive and kick drums pound like you’ve never  heard before. The second setting is BITE, which adds a gentle ‘forward’  character that makes the source more defined and clear. BITE is superb  on bass, snare, vocals, and guitars. Last, is SHEEN. This character  setting adds an airy gloss to the source, reminiscent of classic opto  tube compressors. This setting is absolutely stunning on vocals,  acoustics, and overheads. Full mixes can gain new clarity and excitement  from the sheen setting. All character settings can be used  simultaneously!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGo Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon's \"Vintage\" button enables circuitry that emulates a more  vintage sound from a classic age of compression. The result is more  harmonics, a bit of ‘grit’, and an overall more aggressive sound with  tons of attitude that is amazing on electric guitars, bass, and a  must-hear on drums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSaturate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon has a three setting saturation selector. This saturation can add  warm and rich harmonics or even gritty distortion. On setting 1, it can  add just the right of “life” to a dull vocal. On setting 2, it can add  presence and warmth to a bass or make guitars sound like they are  hitting tape. On setting 3, it can add some rich harmonics to a snare to  bring out the sustain and make it come alive in the mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWait, There’s MORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon includes a hi pass filter so you have the option to control the  amount of low end that feeds the compressor detection. This is useful  when stereo linking two DRAGONS together for transparent mixbuss  compression, or for grouped drum compression where you don’t want the  drums to ‘pump’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFET Your Mixbuss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic  FET compressors have not been common mixbuss choices due to their  excessive color and aggressive nature. However, the Dragon includes a  gentle 2:1 setting that sounds amazing on full mixes. With the  character, vintage, and saturate options disabled, the signal path is  quiet and clean with just the right amount of rich tone. Of course if  you need more color or saturation on your buss, it’s just a button or  switch away. With settings 2:1, character SHEEN, Saturate 1, and slow  attack and fast release, your mix will come alive in an incredible way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSquash It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon is one of the finest drum compressors to ever hit the analog  market, and is complete with the famous overcompression “all buttons in”  mode called ‘Squash’. This setting is simply stunning on drum room  mics, or any other source that you want to explode out of the mix. Due  to its extremely hifi signal path, the Dragon’s ‘Squash’ setting can  create that larger then life effect without causing a harsh or brittle  high end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMix It Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLast  and certainly not least, the Dragon includes a ‘Mix” knob to control  the wet\/dry ratio of the source. This amazing feature allows you to add  some heavy compression, and then back it off gently until it creates the  perfect balance for your mix. The ‘Mix’ knob also allows you to  parallel compress sources, such as drum busses, without having to mult  or buss the drums to additional faders! You’ll find the ‘mix’ knob to be  one of the most useful tools in modern analog compression. It works  especially well with the saturation and squash features. Overcompressing  a vocal and then mixing back the wet signal is the ultimate way to make  a vocal pop without losing the subtle nuances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Dragon’s faceplate has a subtle black-gloss-on-satin-black design that  placed the Dragon in the top ten of Gearslutz Best-Looking Gear poll.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePresets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNormally  compressors don’t need presets, but with so many options (there is  literally thousands of combinations), the Dragon ships with a huge  listing of presets made by Steven Slate and some of the world’s top  producers, mixers, and even mastering engineers. But once you experience  the many possibilities and sounds of the Dragon, you’ll soon enjoy  making your own!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngineers using the Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChris Lord-Alge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Brauer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJustin Neibank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJay Baumgardner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrett Chassen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArtists using the Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaylor Swift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColbie Caillat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReba McEntire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Slate Pro Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449247985767,"sku":"13177","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/slate_pro_audio_dragon.jpg?v=1787088301","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/slate-pro-audio-dragon","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}