From the Front: "Upon receiving the JDK R22 I was astonished at the clarity of the compression. Like the API 2500, the R22 had a gluing effect that really aids in bringing together instrumentation — while also providing a separation only in the desirable areas — especially with the Thrust feature... Read more

From the Front: "I really like how transparent the V12 compressor is. When I first used it, I was surprised that it's pretty impossible to make this compressor sound bad. It does a great job of taming the dynamics without altering the tone!... Read more

From the Front: "What I love about my JDK gear; at first glance, the look. The R24 looks like it was ripped out of a WWI tank and is most likely durable enough to withstand a mortar relay. This rugged box has been a workhorse in my studio. I use it on everything. Vocals, AC GTRs, bass... Read more

From the Front: "I was shopping for a 2 channel pre amp for my project studio when I came across a 'pure sound' review of the JDK R20. I was very impressed with what I could hear from this review and have always been a fan of API so I decided to give the JDK a try... Read more

From the Front: "Couldn't wait to use the R20 for an important church recording project. After long, back-to-back-to-back recording sessions, I can attest to its clarity, consistency and transparency. The R20 delivered more than its hype. Finally, a premium mic preamp whose output delivers... Read more

From the Front: "I heard about the JDK brand a few years ago and I was very interested to try the equipment. With a tough look, '60s or '70s style, it seemed to be made to last the rest of your life. After some research, I was very interested in the R24 because of the vintage sound it produced... Read more

From the Front: "Recording my vocals over the past several years has been an extreme challenge; controlling the varying levels has proved to be almost impossible at times, no matter the gear used. I have many compressors, both hardware and software, and none could provide the necessary control... Read more

From the Front: "I use my R22 on keyboards, electric guitars and bass. This compressor has a vibe all its own! The THRUST® feature is really cool, and the R22 fits perfectly into my workflow alongside my other compressors that are three times as expensive. I use my 3124+ for... Read more

From the Front: "When I started my new studio about a year ago, I was looking to get the most sonic bang for my start-up dollar. I needed versatility, quality sound and affordability. But I didn't want anything that could be classified as "budget gear." I'm allergic to "cheap" stuff. My initial reason... Read more

From the Front: "The R24 is scary good for the price. I've placed it head-to-head with a very popular $2,500 EQ and everyone in the room agreed that the R24 destroyed it. From vocals to mix bus, you just can't go wrong with it. Think about this, for the price of one of those $2,500 EQs you can have... Read more

From the Front: "In search of new colors for my mixes, I decided to browse online for some new EQs and compressors on various vendors' websites. I came across the JDK product line on Vintage King and was intrigued to see how JDK, whom I was not acquainted with, was being sold amongst... Read more

From the Front: "I looked at several designs of compressors and EQs but only one brand fit my criteria of being truly versatile: JDK. I knew that I wanted two channels of outboard EQ and compression that could handle any task I asked of them. I chose the R22 and R24 because they performed.... Read more

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