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"Exceptional compressor with authentic valve warmth and character."
This plugin delivers outstanding compression capabilities, adding genuine valve-style saturation that enhances mixes with warmth and depth.
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"Versatile tool for dynamic control and tonal enhancement."
The X-ValveComp offers flexible compression options, allowing precise dynamic shaping while imparting a pleasing harmonic richness to audio material.
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SSL Native X-Valve Compressor
Solid State Logic
(721)
Saturating valve-style compressor with classic controls and added warmth.
Provides comprehensive compression features with an additional valve emulation stage for enhanced harmonic saturation and sound coloration.
Checkmark Traditional compressor layout with threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release, and hold controls.
Checkmark Engage the valve emulation stage for rich 2nd-order harmonics.
Checkmark Use it in parallel, à la New York–style compression, for extra heft and weight.
Checkmark Includes sidechain architecture with highpass and lowpass filters.
Comprehensive Controls
Features a traditional compressor layout with threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release, and hold controls for precise dynamic shaping.
Valve Emulation
Engage the valve emulation stage to introduce rich 2nd-order harmonics, adding warmth and character to your audio.
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Comprehensive Controls
Features a traditional compressor layout with threshold, ratio, knee, attack, release, and hold controls for precise dynamic shaping.

Valve Emulation
Engage the valve emulation stage to introduce rich 2nd-order harmonics, adding warmth and character to your audio.

Parallel Compression
Utilize the wet/dry mix control to apply parallel compression, enhancing the weight and presence of your mix without sacrificing dynamics.

Peak and RMS Modes
Switch between Peak and RMS detection modes to tailor the compressor's response to different types of audio material.

Sidechain Filtering
Incorporates highpass and lowpass filters in the sidechain path, allowing frequency-dependent compression for creative dynamic control.

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Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only); Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher; 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended); VST 2, VST3, AAX Native.

Mac
macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported); Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher; 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended); AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native.
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Sound Quality: 5 Stars
Value for Money: 5 Stars
Ease of Use: 5 Stars
Features: 5 Stars
Presets: 4 Stars
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"Pulsar 1178: A versatile FET compressor with modern enhancements and exceptional sound quality."
The Pulsar 1178 impresses with its faithful emulation of the original hardware, adding features like sidechain EQ and saturation modes, making it a must-have for producers.
Triangle User
"Pulsar 1178 combines classic compression with innovative features for today's audio professionals."
This plugin offers a meticulous recreation of the legendary 1178 compressor, enhanced with modern tools like mid-side processing and precise metering.
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Pulsar 1178
Pulsar Audio
(554)
A versatile FET compressor that faithfully emulates the classic 1178 hardware with modern enhancements.
Pulsar 1178 combines the fast, bright character of the original unit with added features like sidechain EQ, saturation modes, and precise metering.
Checkmark Faithful emulation of the original 1178 hardware's tonal color and character.
Checkmark Four saturation modes: Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip, for added warmth and character.
Checkmark Full-featured sidechain EQ section for enhanced control over compression response.
Checkmark Mid-side processing capabilities for separate mono and stereo signal manipulation.
Accurate Emulation
Pulsar 1178 meticulously recreates the original hardware's tonal color and character, providing the authentic sound of the classic 1178 compressor.
Saturation Modes
Offers four distinct saturation flavors-Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip-allowing users to add varying degrees of warmth and character to their audio signals.
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Accurate Emulation
Pulsar 1178 meticulously recreates the original hardware's tonal color and character, providing the authentic sound of the classic 1178 compressor.

Saturation Modes
Offers four distinct saturation flavors-Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip-allowing users to add varying degrees of warmth and character to their audio signals.

Sidechain EQ
Includes a comprehensive sidechain EQ section, enabling precise control over how the compressor responds to different frequencies within the mix.

Mid-Side Processing
Features built-in mid-side encoding and decoding, allowing separate processing of a signal's mono and stereo information for enhanced mixing flexibility.

Advanced Metering
Equipped with modern metering tools, including peak and RMS meters, as well as a scrolling view to visualize gain reduction over time.

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Windows 7 or above (64-bit only), Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU, 4GB RAM, 1GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, minimum 1024x768 display resolution.

Mac
macOS 10.8 or above, Quad-core Intel CPU, 4GB RAM, 1GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, minimum 1024x768 display resolution.
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Sound Quality: 5 Stars
Value for Money: 5 Stars
Ease of Use: 5 Stars
Features: 5 Stars
Presets: 5 Stars
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"Pulsar Mu delivers unparalleled analog warmth and cohesion to mixes."
This compressor stands out for its transparency and musicality, making it an essential tool for both mixing and mastering engineers seeking high-quality sound.
Triangle User
"Exceptional emulation that enhances dynamics with precision and warmth."
Pulsar Mu faithfully reproduces the characteristics of classic hardware compressors, offering versatile control over transients and adding a pleasant analog character to various audio sources.
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Pulsar Mu
Pulsar Audio
(1628)
A high-quality emulation of a legendary tube compressor, ideal for mixing and mastering.
Pulsar Mu offers transparent yet musical compression, adding cohesion and analog warmth to your mixes with advanced features.
Checkmark Topology Preserving Technology ensures accurate emulation of original hardware.
Checkmark External sidechain input allows for versatile dynamic processing applications.
Checkmark Mid/Side processing enables separate control of central and side stereo elements.
Checkmark Look-ahead and look-behind features provide ultimate control over transients.
Topology Preservation
Pulsar's modeling technology guarantees perfect emulation of the original device's behavior, from transformer saturation to tube response, ensuring authentic analog sound.
External Sidechain
Define an external sidechain input for advanced applications like ducking, de-essing, and dynamic processing, enhancing flexibility in your mixing workflow.
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Topology Preservation
Pulsar's modeling technology guarantees perfect emulation of the original device's behavior, from transformer saturation to tube response, ensuring authentic analog sound.

External Sidechain
Define an external sidechain input for advanced applications like ducking, de-essing, and dynamic processing, enhancing flexibility in your mixing workflow.

Mid/Side Processing
Built-in optional M/S encoding and decoding allow separate processing of center and side signals, enabling precise stereo image control and creative mixing possibilities.

Look Ahead/Behind
Innovative feature shifts the timing of gain reduction, allowing the compressor to react before or after transients occur, providing ultimate control over dynamics.

Sidechain EQ
A flexible sidechain equalization section with high-pass, bell, and high-shelf filters enables precise adjustment of the compressor's response to different frequency ranges.

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Windows 7 with SP1 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 (64-bit only); Intel Core i3 or AMD Quad-Core minimum; 4 GB RAM; 1 GB free disk space; OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU; Minimum 1024×768 resolution at 60 Hz.

Mac
macOS 10.9 or higher (64-bit only); Intel Core i3 or Apple Silicon; 4 GB RAM; 1 GB free disk space; OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU; Minimum 1024×768 resolution at 60 Hz.
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Sound Quality: 5 Stars
Value for Money: 5 Stars
Ease of Use: 5 Stars
Features: 5 Stars
Presets: 4 Stars
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PSP Vintage Warmer 2
PSP Audioware
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PSP VintageWarmer2 is a digital simulation of an analog-style compressor/limiter, offering both single- and multi-band processing with a user-friendly interface.
This versatile plugin combines rich, warm analog processing with a comprehensive library of presets, making it essential for mixing and mastering engineers seeking high-quality sound.
Checkmark High-quality signal processing algorithms ensure professional results in both mixing and mastering applications.
Checkmark Offers single- or multi-band processing modes to suit various audio processing needs.
Checkmark Includes FAT double sampling mode for enhanced analog sound quality.
Checkmark Comes with a comprehensive library of presets for quick and effective application.
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With spectral processing and automatic parameterization, smart:comp 2 ensures tonal and dynamic balance, providing creative tools for unique dynamics shaping in your mixes.
Checkmark Automatic compression parameterization with a single click for efficient workflow.
Checkmark Spectral processing maintains tonal and dynamic balance across your tracks.
Checkmark Frequency-dependent ducking creates space for sidechain signals, enhancing clarity.
Checkmark Mid/side processing and surround sound support offer versatile mixing options.
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Multiband X6 is a modern dynamics plugin that simplifies multiband compression for achieving professional mixes.
Developed by Devious Machines, Multiband X6 offers three distinct compression modes—Smooth, Crunch, and Punch—each providing unique musical characteristics.
Checkmark Features one to six bands of compression with selectable lookahead and up to 4x oversampling.
Checkmark Includes smart gain compensation with two modes and an auto-threshold function for quick setup.
Checkmark Offers minimum or linear phase crossovers with variable slope per band for precise control.
Checkmark Supports external sidechain input and mid-side processing for versatile dynamics management.
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A modern and transparent digital compressor and limiter, essential for serious mastering engineers seeking high-quality sound.
The Weiss Compressor/Limiter offers precise control over dynamics with intuitive visualizations, making it ideal for mix bus processing and individual tracks.
Checkmark Code-ported algorithms from the industry-standard DS1-MK3 for exceptional sound quality.
Checkmark Detailed control over attack, release, ratio, threshold, and filters for versatile dynamics processing.
Checkmark Two advanced limiter algorithms in addition to the original Weiss algorithm.
Checkmark Clean interface with expert tools accessible via a hidden side-menu for ease of use.
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Smoov is a soft, clean, and transparent compressor inspired by vintage hardware, offering program-dependent compression with automatic attack and release settings.
Designed to tame busy tracks effortlessly, Smoov utilizes peak detection to swiftly react to incoming signals, blending them seamlessly into the surrounding audio field.
Checkmark Four ratio styles: expansion/gating, standard compression, infinite limiting, and negative over-compression.
Checkmark Optional external side-chain input for versatile compression control.
Checkmark Sidechain filtering to fine-tune the compression response.
Checkmark Program-dependent envelope influenced by classic hardware for smooth, dynamic compression.
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Schlap utilizes program-dependent attack and release settings, allowing early transients to pass through uncompressed, maintaining punch and character in your audio.
Checkmark Features four ratio styles: expansion/gating, standard compression, infinite limiting, and negative over-compression.
Checkmark Incorporates optional external side-chain input for versatile compression control.
Checkmark Includes sidechain filtering to fine-tune the compression response.
Checkmark Designed with inspiration from classic hardware for a unique sonic character.
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FabFilter
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FabFilter Pro-C 2 is a versatile compressor plugin offering eight distinct compression styles suitable for various audio applications.
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Checkmark Eight compression styles, including Vocal, Mastering, Bus, Punch, and Pumping, provide flexibility for different audio needs.
Checkmark Advanced side-chain EQ section with customizable high-pass and low-pass filters, plus an additional freely adjustable filter.
Checkmark Program-dependent attack and release curves ensure precise dynamic control over audio signals.
Checkmark Supports up to 4x oversampling and offers intelligent auto-gain and auto-release features for optimal audio processing.
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Checkmark 5-band compression with adjustable crossovers for precise frequency control.
Checkmark Independent upward and downward compression controls for each band, up to 200%.
Checkmark Real-time frequency analyzer to visualize input and output levels.
Checkmark Mid/Side processing capabilities for advanced stereo field manipulation.
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FabFilter
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FabFilter Pro-MB simplifies multiband dynamics processing, offering an intuitive interface with up to six bands for precise control.
This plugin features Dynamic Phase processing, minimizing latency and phase issues, and includes Linear and Minimum Phase modes for versatile audio management.
Checkmark Create up to six processing bands, freely placed anywhere in the spectrum.
Checkmark Unique Dynamic Phase mode with zero latency and no pre-ringing artifacts.
Checkmark Per-band customization: threshold, range, attack, release, and more.
Checkmark Accurate real-time frequency analyzer with pre- and post-processing options.
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A dynamic sculpting effect designed to inspire fast workflows with precision sound, allowing you to focus on creating your best work.
Fuse Compressor offers up to six bands of dual compression, enabling effects from transparent glue to hyper-detailed enhancement, complemented by features like macro ratio control, spectral tilt, and adaptive time.
Checkmark Apply up to six bands of independent upward and downward compression for versatile dynamic shaping.
Checkmark Utilize mid-side processing, soft knee, channel linking, and individual band control for precise adjustments.
Checkmark Access over 40 versatile presets ranging from classic control to innovative, over-the-top configurations.
Checkmark Benefit from built-in tooltips that facilitate learning and mastering the Fuse Compressor effortlessly.
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The SPL IRON is a mastering compressor that combines vintage tube warmth with modern control, offering versatile and transparent compression for various audio sources.
This plugin emulates the original analog hardware, featuring a parallel dual tube circuit, multiple rectifier settings, and advanced sidechain options, making it ideal for mastering and mixing tasks.
Checkmark Variable Bias Tube Compressor with Parallel Dual Tube Circuit for enhanced tonal flexibility.
Checkmark Custom Mu-Metal Iron Transformers and six Rectifier settings for diverse sonic characteristics.
Checkmark Advanced sidechain options with multiple filter presets and external sidechain capability.
Checkmark Brainworx Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT) for realistic analog sound in a digital format.
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Brainworx
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An exacting emulation of the rare Class A limited edition hardware compressor, offering enhanced features and punchier VCA for superior mastering.
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Checkmark Exact emulation of the original Class A limited edition compressor, endorsed by Shadow Hills Industries.
Checkmark Class-A discrete compressor section with separate Optical and Discrete compression stages for versatile two-stage compression techniques.
Checkmark Switchable Output Transformers: Nickel adds top-end sparkle; Iron enhances mid character; Steel introduces additional harmonic distortion.
Checkmark Supports stereo, dual-mono, and Mid-Side (M/S) processing modes for flexible mastering applications.
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