Stam Audio SA4000 MK2 vs. Audioscape Buss Compressor vs. Warm Audio Bus Comp

In-depth review comparing the Stam Audio SA4000 MK2, Audioscape Buss Compressor, and Warm Audio Bus Comp. I dive into the details of each company, the features of each unit, and run a stereo mix through each compressor.

Each file is level matched so you can compare the quality and compression characteristics of each unit. I also engage the transformers on the Stam Audio and Warm Audio units to showcase those features on a stereo mix.

At the end, I provide my objective feedback and rank each unit. If you have been wondering how each of these stereo buss compressors sound and compare to each other, this video should help you learn more.

For the best experience and to maximize your ability to hear the differences between each unit, I highly recommend that you listen using high-quality headphones or studio monitors.

Video Timeline:

0:24 - Intro

1:30 - About the company - Audioscape
1:59 - About the company - Warm Audio
2:41 - About the company - Stam Audio

3:39 - Features - Audioscape Buss Compressor
4:38 - Features - Warm Audio Bus Comp
5:45 - Features - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2

7:39 - Stereo mix - intro, then drums - Audioscape Buss Compressor
8:10 - Stereo mix - intro, then drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp
8:36 - Stereo mix - intro, then drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2
9:03 - Stereo mix - intro, then drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2 - transformers engaged
9:29 - Stereo mix - intro, then drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp - transformers engaged

9:57 - Stereo mix - synth + drums - Audioscape Buss Compressor
10:23 - Stereo mix - synth + drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp
10:50 - Stereo mix - synth + drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2
11:17 - Stereo mix - synth + drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2 - transformers engaged
11:43 - Stereo mix - synth + drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp - transformers engaged

12:10 - Stereo mix - bass + synth, then drums - Audioscape Buss Compressor
12:27 - Stereo mix - bass + synth, then drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp
12:45 - Stereo mix - bass + synth, then drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2
13:03 - Stereo mix - bass + synth, then drums - Stam Audio SA4000 MK2 - transformers engaged
13:21 - Stereo mix - bass + synth, then drums - Warm Audio Bus Comp - transformers engaged

13:40 - Summary and ranking of each unit

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