Category: Compressor

  • Review of Kush Audio’s Blyss EQ for Mastering with an Analog Vibe

    Review of Kush Audio’s Blyss EQ for Mastering with an Analog Vibe

    Kush Audio has recently released its newest plugin, Blyss Mastering Channel EQ. This is a mastering-style EQ with a vibe that feels like it was designed for the analog age. The name comes from “Blessing” and “Elysian Fields” which symbolize paradise in Greek mythology. It has an interesting filter section with filters inspired by vintage…

  • T-RackS Comprexxor – Pure Elation by IK Multimedia

    T-RackS Comprexxor – Pure Elation by IK Multimedia

    IK Multimedia releases T-RackS Comprexxor IK Multimedia releases T-RackS Comprexxor, based on one of the most elastic and artistic analog compressors made. With eight selectable curves, selectable 2nd or 3rd order harmonious soaking, high-pass/band-pass filters on the sidechain path, and much more. IK Multimedia’s Comprexxor produces sonic versatility, whether that’s emulating classic sounds of the…

  • Empirical Labs Releases Rev 3 of AROUSOR

    Empirical Labs Releases Rev 3 of AROUSOR

    Empirical Labs Releases Rev 3 of AROUSOR Empirical Labs released AROUSOR™ Rev 3 — the latest development of its flagship compressor plug-in, introducing more tones based on its Distressor hardware counterpart. The hardware counterpart was one of the best-selling high-end compressors of all time as the product that started it all for the professional audio signal processing equipment designer…

  • Dragon Fire – Tonal Compression

    Dragon Fire – Tonal Compression

    Dragon Fire – Tonal Compression Dragon Fire from denise – a monstrous way to tame dynamics of your track. Dragon Fire introduces tonal compression: a new and easier way to tame and color the dynamic of your tracks. On top of that, our Shape technology allows you to finely sculpt the flavor and behavior of the compressor algorithm.…

  • Checking Out KH-COMP1 Original Levelling Amplifier by Black Rooster Audio!

    Checking Out KH-COMP1 Original Levelling Amplifier by Black Rooster Audio!

    Checking Out KH-COMP1 The KH-Comp1 is a compressor plugin from Black Rooster Audio, created in collaboration with multi-platinum, award-winning mix engineer Koen Heldens (hence the KH). Koen has worked with some of the biggest artists in the hip-hop music industry – Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland, Wiz Khalifa… the list goes…

  • 71% OFF KH-COMP1 Original Levelling Amplifier by Black Rooster Audio

    71% OFF KH-COMP1 Original Levelling Amplifier by Black Rooster Audio

    Original Levelling Amplifier by Black Rooster Audio This is a one-of-a-kind, beast of a compressor, that is up to the standards of one of the greatest producers of the moment, Koen Heldens – a multi-platinum, award-winning mix engineer, producer, and sound enthusiast. The KH-Comp1 is a compressor plugin from Black Rooster Audio, created in collaboration…

  • Heritage Audio Released BritStrip Console Channel Strip with Successor-Like Compressor

    Heritage Audio Released BritStrip Console Channel Strip with Successor-Like Compressor

    BritStrip with Successor-Like Compressor Heritage Audio is proud to announce the availability of the BritStrip — beautifully representing the culmination of 50 years of analog design in a single-space 19-inch rack device that nails the sound of yesteryear’s iconic recordings for present-day demanding engineers as a British-spec discrete Class-A console channel strip with the same diode bridge compressor…

  • Review of SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor | Kush Audio

    Review of SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor | Kush Audio

    SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor | Kush Audio After 9 years in the plugin game, Kush can finally say without exaggeration that, at least for one particular flavor of vintage compressors that clip beautifully, we have completely closed the Analog/Digital gap. SILIKA is not ‘close’, it’s not ‘different but just as good’. According to Kush, it’s ‘Sonically…

  • Kush Audio Released SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor

    Kush Audio Released SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor

    SILIKA a New Era for Kush Plugins After 9 years in the plugin game, Kush can finally say without exaggeration that, at least for one particular flavor of vintage compressors that clip beautifully, we have completely closed the Analog/Digital gap. SILIKA is not ‘close’, it’s not ‘different but just as good’. According to Kush, it’s…

  • Acustica Audio Launches new Green 4 Plugin Suite

    Acustica Audio Launches new Green 4 Plugin Suite

    Acustica Audio Green 4 Finally, after a long wait, Green 4 has landed and it now includes a 5-band Mono Parametric Equalizer, a 5-band True-Stereo Parametric Equalizer, a 5-band Stereo Parametric Mastering Equalizer and a Stereo Mastering limiter/compressor. Green4 emulates industry-standard, high-end processors found in recording studios across the globe, manufactured in the USA and…

  • BABY Audio Launches Parallel Aggressor

    BABY Audio Launches Parallel Aggressor

    BABY Audio – Parallel Aggressor You’re probably using parallel processing all over your mixes already. But Parallel Aggressor is designed to give you the maximum sonic impact with the lowest possible track count. No extra busses or mix faders needed. Like with all BABY Audio plugins, BABY Audio engineered Parallel Aggressor to inject its own…

  • W.A Production The King 2 Introductory Sale

    W.A Production The King 2 Introductory Sale

    Dynamically Enhanced Multi-Band Compression Plug-In designed for Mastering The King 2 is a dynamically enhanced multi-Band compression plug-In designed for mastering. Save 90% off uding the W.A Production The King 2 Introductory Sale (Affiliate Link) and buy now for only £7.95 / $9.90. 5 Band Compressor W.A Production went above and beyond and rather than give…

  • SAND3 suite

    SAND3 suite

    SAND3 is a VST/AAX/AU plug-in suite that reproduces the sonic behavior of a series of high-end British consoles which literally dominated the Pop and Rock scene from the ’80s onward. Sound engineers from all over the world swear by their forward, slightly ‘aggressive’ sound as well as their logical layout. With the SAND3 suite, Acustica…

  • 2hp Comp Now Shipping

    2hp Comp Now Shipping

    Comb is an IIR peaking comb filter with control over cutoff frequency, resonance that can be driven into self oscillation, and a dampening filter in the feedback path. Comp is a high fidelity compressor featuring numerous controls and a sidechain input. Dial in the perfect compression setting with separate threshold and ratio knobs. Define a…

  • Acustica Audio Releases ACQUA – Erin

    Acustica Audio Releases ACQUA – Erin

    Acustica Audio Releases ACQUA – Erin Erin represents the state-of-the-art of the plugin suites dedicated to Mastering. This bundle, consisting of three different studio processors, embodies the luxury mastering equipment as manufactured by one of the most prestigious and appreciated designers in the world, who has been known since the early ’70s for his innovative…

  • Kush Updates Plugins for Logic 10.5 & Catalina

    Kush Updates Plugins for Logic 10.5 & Catalina

    Kush Updates Plugins for Logic 10.5 & Catalina Kush Updates updated some of the key plugins yesterday and delivered the first batch TODAY! Novatron, Electra DSP, Hammer DSP, and Clariphonic DSP MkII are now all Logic 10.5 and Catalina compatible. NOVATRON ELECTRA DSP HAMMER DSP CLARIPHONIC DSP MkII DOWNLOAD THE UPDATES AT THEHOUSEOFKUSH.COM TODAY! More updates coming…

  • Softube Weiss Series Sale

    Softube Weiss Series Sale

    Softube Weiss Series Sale The Weiss Series (Affiliate Link) brings transparency to the key areas of mixing & mastering, providing you with world-class analog-emulated compressors, limiters, and de-essing units to enhance your musical creations. Save up to 45% now at Plugin Boutique.

  • Royal Compressor Compressor by United Plugins SALE

    Royal Compressor Compressor by United Plugins SALE

    Royal Compressor Compressor by United Plugins SALE The Royal Compressor (Affiliate Link) was inspired by a model of the classic British device from the Beatles era, delivering the true vintage analog sound and feel of the sixties. Save 55% off (Affiliate Link) in the United Plugins 1st anniversary sale.

  • Solid State Logic 9000 J Joins Brainworx’s SSL Console-Series

    Solid State Logic 9000 J Joins Brainworx’s SSL Console-Series

    Solid State Logic 9000 J now available as part of Brainworx’s SSL Console-Series Brainworx Audio is proud to announce the availability of bx_console SSL 9000 J. Placing the big, deep, and clear sound of Solid State Logic’s legendary large-format 9000 J Series console in the hands of DAW users as an officially-approved plugin with 72…

  • EQUALIZER BUNDLE by Mogwai Audio Tools

    EQUALIZER BUNDLE by Mogwai Audio Tools

    EQUALIZER BUNDLE by Mogwai Audio Tools This bundle (Affiliate Link) features 4 great equalizer emulations – a preamp equalizer (MEQ-1073), a passive equalizer (MEQ-MKII), and two classic American equalizers (MEQ-550A and MEQ-550B). These 4 vintage style EQ’s come in a nice variety of flavours and unique options you won’t see elsewhere. EQUALIZER BUNDLE Features Four equalizers…

  • Klevgrand wants to Robin Hood:ify your next purchase

    Klevgrand wants to Robin Hood:ify your next purchase

    Klevgrand wants to Robin Hood:ify your next purchase Klevgrand wants to support you with a special discount during this stay home and for creatives low-income phase. Add at least three single products (desktop only) to your cart, and you’ll get one extra license of one of your new products (of your choosing) to give to a friend! Your total…

  • United Plugins Releases FirePresser a New Age for Serial Compression

    United Plugins Releases FirePresser a New Age for Serial Compression

    FirePresser – New Age for Serial Compression FirePresser is essentially a suite of simulations of four sorts of iconic analog compressors. (Stressor, 76, DB160 and vari-mu). After FireCobra and FireMaster, United Plugins arises with an innovative attitude to serial compression. That is represented by the unique and flexible. Instead of using several plugins in your…

  • RoughRider3 by Audio Damage Now Available & Still Free

    RoughRider3 by Audio Damage Now Available & Still Free

    RoughRider3 by Audio Damage RoughRider series of compressors has been a mainstay of electronic and hip-hop music. With over half a million downloads, Audio Damage’s workhorse is easily one of the most used compressors in the music business. With version 3, Audio Damage made it even more useful. Audio Damage added an external sidechain input, sidechain…

  • Plugin Alliance Announces Innovative Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A

    Plugin Alliance Announces Innovative Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A

    Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A – The Pinnacle Of The Shadow Hills Sound Available exclusively via Plugin Alliance, and enhanced by Brainworx with patent-pending TMT and more, we are happy to add this plugin to the growing line of Shadow Hills plugins. The Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A Limited Edition is one of…

  • Review of iZotope’s Ozone 9 Advanced

    Review of iZotope’s Ozone 9 Advanced

    Ozone 9 Advanced Review As a mastering engineer, I often find myself recommending Ozone 9 to young up-and-comers in the industry. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for mastering, but it’s also relatively affordable. In addition, the Ozone 9 tutorials are excellent for those who want to get a grasp of the basics. In…

  • Gold3 – A Golden Legend by Acustica

    Gold3 – A Golden Legend by Acustica

    Acustica’s Gold3 – 24K Sound in your DAW Gold3 reproduces the sonic behavior of an iconic, vintage British console celebrated for its unmistakable warmth and organic sound. All of its modules have been sampled from the original devices – most of them built during the 60s – and now extremely rare. Gold 3 expands on…

  • Unicorn Boom – a Eurorack Compressor and BassDrum

    Unicorn Boom – a Eurorack Compressor and BassDrum

    UNICORN BOOM is now available. The module is a discrete BassDrum and Opto Compressor. The vendor describes its “primary function is a homage to the legendary 808-Kick (discrete circuitry) augmented by a vactrol-based, opto compressor. Most of all it’s designed to be hacked, bent and modified to enable you to shape your very own signature…

  • iZotope Ozone 9 – New and Enhanced!

    iZotope Ozone 9 – New and Enhanced!

    iZotope Ozone 9 – Updates focuses on AI Feature Ozone 9 brings balance to music with never-before-seen processing for the low end, new real-time instrument separation, and lightning-fast workflows powered by machine learning.  With features such as its expanded Master Assistant, creators can deliver the exact vibe they are looking for – from warm analog…

  • Goodhertz – Ghz 3.5.0 — Dark Mode, CanOpener upgrades, and more

    Goodhertz – Ghz 3.5.0 — Dark Mode, CanOpener upgrades, and more

    Goodhertz updates Plugins to Version 3.5.0 Goodhertz has been working hard to enhance their plugins! From brand-new audio features in CanOpener, Vulf Compressor, and Wow Control, to brand-new visual features across the entire suite, Goodhertz has been optimizing and updating. To download version 3.5 immediately, go to Goodhertz downloads page. And here’s a breakdown of…

  • Acustica Audio Launches Sand 3 a British Console Emulation Plugin

    Acustica Audio Launches Sand 3 a British Console Emulation Plugin

    Sand 3 a high-end British Console Emulation SAND3 is the audio industry’s biggest, most complete, insanely powerful and true-to-the-originals plugin suite, created to give you the ultimate record-ready tone in the box. In addition to a fully replicated channel strip, SAND3 includes 3 EQ modules, a compressor inspired by 3 different British units, and a…

  • Antelope Audio adds three new Synergy Core Effects

    Antelope Audio adds three new Synergy Core Effects

    Antelope Audio announced the availability of Opto-2A (compressor) alongside the self-explanatory Space Flanger and Vari-Speed Tremolo. Three new Synergy Core effects for the cutting-edge company’s recently-released Discrete 4 Synergy Core and Discrete 8 Synergy Core audio interfaces including its premier real-time effects processing platform anchored around two DSP (Digital Signal Processing) processors paired with a proprietary FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip. Respectively handling up to…

  • I Heart NY a Parallel Compressor by  BABY Audio

    I Heart NY a Parallel Compressor by BABY Audio

    I Heart NY – Parallel Compressor Released I Heart NY comes with a true ‘New York-style’ parallel compression — with an addictively punchy flavor. ‘I Heart NY’ creates a copy of the incoming audio signal – hosted within the plugin – and lets you spank it hard before mixing it in. This replicates a true…

  • Universal Audio LA610 – Extended Review

    Universal Audio LA610 – Extended Review

    Universal Audio LA610 Review Hey guys! Alex Scott here with consordini.com and thank you so much for checking out another one of our videos! Today we are going to be taking a look at the Universal Audio LA610. The UA LA 610 is a great piece of analog hardware that is preamp compressor combo. It…

  • Mixing Live Drums – Beginner Tutorial

    Mixing Live Drums – Beginner Tutorial

    Mixing Live Drums Whether you’re mixing rock, blues, country or any other style of music, this easy lesson is guaranteed to provide tips and tricks for getting your drum mix sounding pro. This video is perfect for producers and mixing engineers of any level, from beginner to pro. We will be working in Presonus Studio…

  • Navy 2 by Acustica Audio – a Modern Dreamware Anthology

    Navy 2 by Acustica Audio – a Modern Dreamware Anthology

    Thousands of records have inherited their “sound character” from the British gear Acustica Audio sampled for this incredible suite. You’re going to love Navy’s extensive limiting and compression capabilities, thanks to our faithful emulations of two cherished modern dynamic processors made in the UK: a 2254 reissue and a modern 33609 (an evolution of 2254 itself).…

  • Mixing HIP HOP and R&B Guitars – Special Guide

    Mixing HIP HOP and R&B Guitars – Special Guide

    Mixing HIP HOP and R&B Guitars – Special Guide Whether you’re mixing classic R&B, modern pop R&B, hip-hop, rap, or any other style of urban dance music, this easy lesson is guaranteed to provide tips and tricks for getting your guitars to a great starting point. This video is perfect for producers and mixing engineers…

  • TBProAudio released Channel Strip CS-5501

    TBProAudio released Channel Strip CS-5501

    CS-5501 is a multi-functional channel strip providing all necessary tools to process all kind of audio signals like vocals and instruments. CS-5501 is the successor of the CS-3301. It keeps the smooth sound of CS-3301 and provides much more flexibility in all tracking and mixing situations. CS-5501 Features 2x 7 band EQ 2x noise gate/expander 2x compressor, VCA/FET/OPTP design 2x…

  • Plugin Alliance goes Subscription and Releases The MEGA Bundle

    Plugin Alliance goes Subscription and Releases The MEGA Bundle

    Plugin Alliance is proud to announce the availability of the new MEGA Bundle Subscription Services. The MEGA Bundle is the new gold standard for subscription-based plugin-bundles, offering an impressive collection of 100+ plugins from 28 Alliance brands including SSL, Ampeg, Brainworx, Focusrite and many more. I use in my daily workflow several Plugin Alliances plugins,…

  • Arturia Announces Half Price Summer Sale

    Arturia Announces Half Price Summer Sale

    All V Collection instruments and “You’ll Actually Use” effects 50% off for a limited time This special offer is available to everyone, and is the perfect opportunity for musicians to pick up an instrument or two that they’ve always wanted to add to their collection, or for producers to expand their plug-in library with that…

  • Cola – Acustica’s first AI Deep Learning Plugin

    Cola – Acustica’s first AI Deep Learning Plugin

    Acustica’s Cola has a new meaning = Classy. Vintage. British. The centerpiece of this plugin suite is a beautiful emulation of a rare vintage British console from 1972, used to shape the immortal sound of iconic albums by AC/DC, Queen, Clash, Sex Pistols and many more. Acustica’s emulation embodies the character and the performance of…

  • All FabFilter Pro plug-ins now available as AUv3 on iPad

    All FabFilter Pro plug-ins now available as AUv3 on iPad

    Selected FabFilter Pro plug-ins in the AUv3 format for iOS on the iPad. They can be used in any AUv3-compatible host, including GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, Auria, and n-Track Pro. Apple’s iPad has become a major mobile music production platform in recent years, thanks to more processing power and the advent of the AUv3 plug-in format.…

  • AR-1 Review – Kush’s Lushest, Thickest Tube Compressor

    AR-1 Review – Kush’s Lushest, Thickest Tube Compressor

    AR-1 VINTAGE Mµ Review Get the thick, glowing tone through a compressor developed by Kush Audio. AR-1 Variable-Mµ Compressor plugin under review today has its roots in Abbey Road and 50’s American Rock, made for fans of Analog the world over. For more about Kush, plugins see also our coverage on GOLDPLATE – DYNAMIC PLATE…

  • AR-1 VINTAGE Mµ – Kush’s Warmest, Weightiest Tube Compressor

    AR-1 VINTAGE Mµ – Kush’s Warmest, Weightiest Tube Compressor

    Kush released the AR-1 – Vintage Mµ Compressor. It is a Variable-Mµ Compressor plugin with roots in Abbey Road and ‘50’s American Rock, made for lovers of Analog the world over. AR-1 is a shifting-mu tube compressor whose origins are in the harsh sound of the rockin’ American ’50s, yet it possesses a posh, tea-sipping…

  • Acustica Audio Honey3 is all about vintage American console sounds

    Acustica Audio Honey3 is all about vintage American console sounds

    Honey3 packs all the power and musicality of a world-class American console, highly regarded by many industry professionals for its musicality and logical layout. Since 1975, numerous top-selling records have been crafted on this marvelous piece of audio engineering, including gems like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, Paul Simon’s “Graceland”, as well as many hits by AC/DC,…

  • iZotope Neutron 3 Introductory Sale

    iZotope Neutron 3 Introductory Sale

    Neutron 3 is designed to bring your mix workflows into the 21st century. Now with Mix Assistant, Neutron 3 is the first ever plug-in that listens to your entire session to suggest an overall level mix to kick things off right. Save up to 60% off the Elements, Standard and Advanced versions of this unique…

  • Introducing Neutron 3

    Introducing Neutron 3

    From the makers of popular audio plug-ins like RX and Ozone, Neutron 3 is designed to bring your mix workflows into the 21st century. Now with Mix Assistant, Neutron 3 is the first-ever plug-in that listens to your entire session to suggest an overall level mix to kick things off right. With 8 modular mixing…

  • United Plugins Entering the Market

    United Plugins Entering the Market

    United Plugins enters the market with FireCobra (intelligent mix enhancer), HyperSpace(algorithmic reverb), and Royal Compressor (vintage vari-mu compressor) audio plug-ins for MacOS and Windows. About United Plugins United Plugins is a federation of small, independent development teams comprised of individuals involved in the music industry. Indeed, the founding triad of FireSonic, JMG Music, and SounDevice…

  • Brainworx bx_console time-limited deal

    Brainworx bx_console time-limited deal

    bx_console N, bx_console SSL 4000 E, and bx_console SSL 4000 G are all three available for an extremely low price under a time-limited sale. Brainworx bx_console N There’s something magical about the sound of a large-format Neve console that you just couldn’t get from your DAW until bx_console came along. Brainworx’s revolutionary plugin delivered a…

  • KUSH WEEKEND SALE – Up to 50% off Kush Plugins!

    KUSH WEEKEND SALE – Up to 50% off Kush Plugins!

    KUSH Audio UP TO 50% OFF PLUGINS THROUGH MAY 27th 2019 If you do need some outstanding plugins for your mix bus I would strongly recommend shopping at Kush Audio while the limited sale last. To learn more about Kush you can take a look at StrongMocha’s Kush Plugin Reviews GOLDPLATE – DYNAMIC PLATE REVERB by The House of Kush…

  • FabFilter Sale (IMSTA Exclusive)

    FabFilter Sale (IMSTA Exclusive)

    FabFilter Sale (IMSTA Exclusive) (Affiliate Link) is on this weekend only save up to 35% off a selection of the incredible FabFilter dynamic processors and creative effects including Pro-MB, Pro-C, Saturn and Timeless 2. FabFilter Sale FabFilter Saturn Distortion Unit (Affiliate Link) FabFilter Pro-MB (Affiliate Link) FabFilter Timeless 2 (Affiliate Link) FabFilter Pro-C 2 (Affiliate…

  • Korvpressor 2.0 by Klevgrand Released

    Korvpressor 2.0 by Klevgrand Released

    The unique and popular all-purpose Korvpressor compressor has been updated to a new, super-charged version 2. Korvpressor is an adaptive compressor/limiter, designed for all purposes in audio treatment. Since its first release in 2016, it has received a lot of praise for its super-simple UI with a truly unique approach on how to tame and visualize…

  • Introducing Duck – the Ultimate Side-Chaining Plugin from Devious Machines

    Introducing Duck – the Ultimate Side-Chaining Plugin from Devious Machines

    Ducking, or sidechain compression is one of the defining effects of modern music. From classic house to modern EDM, tracks by Daft Punk, Noisia and Eric Prydz ooze that pumping, ducking effect. So, whether you’re producing pumping house or broken beats, Duck delivers in seconds. Duck’s makes it easy to design a custom volume shape…

  • 3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use by Arturia Review

    3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use by Arturia Review

    All three compressors are super versatile and come with the color you want to add to your mix when using these types of compressor. The compressors all performed excellently when forming, polishing and smoothing different instrument tracks. All included compressors help mix engineers and composer who want to self mix their composition in controlling dynamics…

  • 3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use

    3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use

    Following the success of their debut software effects in 2018 (See our 3 Preamps and 3 Filters You’ll Actually Use by Arturia Review, modeling experts Arturia have launched a software bundle of iconic compressor recreations. Bringing three rare, highly-prized studio hardware compressors into the digital domain using their exclusive TAE® modeling technology, Arturia is putting…

  • Novatron 1.0.6 update by Kush Audio

    Novatron 1.0.6 update by Kush Audio

    Novatron 1.0.6 update by Kush Audio Kush Audio released a free update to Novatron. Novatron is an analog-modeled compressor that borrows so many sonic properties from so many different classing hardware units that, ironically, it could only exist in the world of DSP. With separate in/out Transformer Saturation, two optional Tone Circuits, and a monstrous…