The Versatile Compressor that Ruled the 80s
In the later eras of hardware, this processing powerhouse was huge for live sound, broadcast, and studios—thanks to VCA compression, peak limiting, de-essing, side-chaining, and 11 frequency-dependent responses. In the studio, it was known for its explosive compression sound on drums and drum machines.
The meticulous modeling truly captures the acclaimed sound, but this rejuvenated plugin also embellishes the original hardware with more features, added versatility, and extra ease of use.
requirements:
mac:
cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
internet required: no
windows:
cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
internet required: no
trial: no
notes:
feature: Provided the explosive signature sound for 80s drum machines
Stereo, dual mono (with two sets of controls), or mid-side processing
Two de-essing modes—wideband, or high frequencies only
Two independent sidechains per channel
Designed in close cooperation with BSS Audio
Combine compression, limiting, and de-essing, or use separately
Rear-panel hardware jumpers are now a drop-down software menu
Control dynamics separately for selected frequency ranges
Parallel processing with mix control, and added output limiter
licensing methods:
computer
usb
platforms: mac
windows
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