Incomparable Bus Compressor of the Classic Rock Era
Based on pulse-width modulation (PWM) technology, the Pye compressor’s speed, transparency, and low distortion set it apart from other compressor types. Known especially as a bus compressor for drums, backing vocals, and masters, classic studio engineers admired the Pye’s dazzling character.
No one knows the Pye compressor better than legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones). Designed with Eddie himself, Kramer PIE captures what made the Pye truly special.
A Different Compression Technology
A Different Compression Technology
Simple Controls: Instant Gratification
Kramer PIE is one of those plugins that “just works.” With its simplified control set, choose the compressor ratio or limiting, set the threshold and decay—then enjoy the standout compression character.
More than Bus Compression
Although the Pye compressor was best known for bus compression—whether drums, background vocals, or masters—it’s also a transparent compressor for any audio sources, especially vocals and bass.
Ideal Complement to Kramer HLS
At Olympic Studios, the Pye compressor was part of the signal chain with the Helios console channel strip. The Kramer PIE and HLS work together in the same synergistic fashion, to give that same vintage sound.
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: Transparent Compression—from Gentle to Powerful
feature: Models the Pye compressor from London’s famed Olympic Studios
Outstanding bus compression for drums and backing vocals
Intuitive Threshold, Ratio, Decay controls for easy adjustment
Add optional analog noise and hum for original analog behavior
Developed with studio legend Eddie Kramer (Zeppelin, Hendrix)
Also ideal for transparent compression on lead vocals, bass
Ideal attack characteristics don’t require an attack control
Pair with Kramer HLS to replicate the Olympic Studios signal chain
licensing methods:
computer
usb
platforms: mac
windows
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