My quest for the best mix bus compressor plugin is neverending. I have spent countless of hours reviewing and testing different plugins. Here are my picks for the best bus compressor plugins in 2024. There are a lot of plugins covered in this article and related video so let’s address on...
But choosing the right compressorpluginisn’t easy. There are thousands of compressor VSTs out there, and not all of them work well for every task. Even so, it doesn’t have to be intimidating. You’ll always get the right tool for the job if you knowwhat a compressor does, the diffe...
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...
On the mix bus chain:“Every mix I’ve done in my studio in the past year has hadWaves NLS(console emulation) and anART Pro VLA II(compressor) on the mix bus. I’m currently in love with the “Spike” API setting on NLS. It has a great midrange and really pushes things forward....
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...
we’ve got another one for you to think about. An often tricky consideration, one which usually slows down our creative flow, is choosing the bestcompressor pluginfor a particular mix or mastering need. A simple way to make the right compressor choice is to first narrow down your options by...
People often call it the ‘glue’ at the end of a group or mix, so it’s great for using as the primary compressor on a mastering chain. The UAD emulation sounds amazing, but there are plenty of other takes on the G bus that sound equally incredible. Take your pick! FabFilter Pro-...
you get dynamic uniformity (less peaks and valleys) from it, which makes your sound more pleasing overall. In addition to that, it adds sustain and can be used to add more punch to your sound. All these advantages have made many pros at home with compressor pedals, especially those you ...
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. ...
Any of the Abbey Road plugins could be on this list but if we narrow down to the best compressor plugin then the RS124 gets my vote. It’s based on the original hardware units that keep Abbey Road studios hot and processed. It was used on everything from Paul McCartney’s bass lines...