This set is ‘based off of’ an original release model of a compressor that, since its introduction in the early 80s, has famously found a lot of use as a bus comp. It’s known for its characteristic, smooth sound and ability to ‘glue’ the elements of a mix together. It has gained many die-hard fans who use it every time they mix, and it has been used on many classic recordings. It can also be used in many situations besides bus compression alone. Some like to use it to beef up electric/acoustic guitars, pianos, vocals and other sources, and it even gets used while tracking by some. It has been called a desert island piece. You don’t need many dBs of compression to get a benefit out of it, with common use involving just a bit of gain reduction. Some even use it without compression just for its tone. On the other hand, it still sounds great when you push it for lots of gain reduction. These programs were sampled in stereo with high-end cables and the Lynx Aurora 8.

In this set you get:

• The main compressor program with 1k, 5k, and 10k options. These main programs are set up to behave as close to the unit as possible, although some controls (attack, release, and ratio) offer extended ranges that provide additional behaviors beyond what the hardware could do. There is also an adjustable View full article »