TheWaves SSL G-Master Bus Compressoris a classic plugin, modeled after a classic compressor. This SSL bus compressor clone has been around for a long time but I find it still holds up nicely. There is nothing wrong with it, it can be had for a great price and it works in many situat...
The original SSL Bus Compressor became known for its punchy, energetic sound and was often used for adding “glue” to entire mixes. There are tons of great plugin version offerings from companies includingSSLitself,Waves,IK Multimedia,Slate Digital,Universal Audio,Cytomic,Native Instruments,PSP, an...
I’m cheating a bit here since this is a built-in DAW plugin. But if you’re an Ableton Live Suite user you already have access to an excellent VCA style compressor modelled on the SSL bus comp. Glue compressorworks great for providing that subtle sonic adhesive that holds individual bus...
On Dynamics: “For compression, I often use UAD’s SSL G bus compressor plugin. I find it helpful to think of compression in terms of movement and rhythm. I like to visualize sounds pumping out of my speakers and how the sounds grow and shrink as a result of the compression and the a...
Fully updated and expanded for 2016, we’ve tested pretty much every compressor on the planet to bring you the ultimate compressor plugin round-up! Several of the new entries were highlighted by readers in the Comments to the original post, so thanks to those of you who contributed suggestions...
Abbey Road RS124 Vintage Compressor: Most Unique Compression Tone PIE Compressor: Best for Applying Transparent Mix Glue When Should I Choose an Analog Compressor Plugin? As if there weren’t enough decisions you need to make when producing music and mixing a track, we’ve got another one for...
TheUAD Neve 33609 Compressoris hands down the best 33609 plugin out there. In my opinion, nobody else even comes close. At $249, you’re paying for what you get here. Try it on your mix bus, piano, strings, or synths. If I had a desert island plugin list, this would be on it...
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11. Best free compressor plugin: Audio Damage Rough Rider 3 🧠 Hot tip While Rough Rider 3 is specialized for characterful compression, we tend to reach forKlevgrand Korvpressorwhen we want something that's just as easy to use but more versatile in application. ...
Virtual Buss Compressors (VBC)is actually three compressor plugins that come together as a bundle with the hope that it can be a compressor that works across the mix bus. Let’s start by quickly looking at each. First, there is FG-Grey, which is modeled on the SSL 4000 G-Series Bu...