Nigel endorsed the Lisson Grove R124 (now known as the Lisson Grove AR-1):
"I love the Lisson Grove R-124. It's rare to find a new compressor that has the bounce and character of a classic vintage unit but also the reliability of a new one. I have found it to be a very musical tool for mixing, but also a great creative tool when I'm after something more adventurous... the perfect thing to turn to for bringing life and edge to sounds. It cooks!"
The R124 was an EMI modified Altec 436 vari mu compressor, famously used by The Beatles. After rare “John Hinson” versions appeared in California studios throughout the past two decades, the R124 (or RS124) has recently been brought back to market with versions by both Lisson Grove and Chandler Limited.
