Compressors

Through the ’50s and ’60s, Altec’s 436 compressors were often modified and hugely influential. But this keenly priced homage does more than clone these vintage devices.

We put this new plug-in to the test to see if it delivers on its promise of being an authentic emulation with useful digital trimmings.

There’s more to this fresh take on dynamics processing than a groovy GUI!

Not only does this portable box grant you access to the famous 88R console’s channel compressor anywhere you go, but it’s also blessed with several clever features.

Ted Fletcher breathes new life into this venerable old name.

This clever dual‑channel, dual‑slope optical compressor is different from the rest...

Can just a small handful of controls give you the power to shape a range of sounds?

This UREI‑inspired compressor includes some useful features for modern hybrid studios.

There are quite a few plug‑ins that emulate the famous Fairchild 660 and 670 compressors, but KIT Plugins have based theirs on specific units in John McBride’s Blackbird Studios in Nashville.

The CP‑1X is a multiband compressor designed to avoid the obvious pumping and tonal change effects of conventional compressors.

Warm Audio pay tribute to two different revisions of the classic FET compressor, and throw in some helpful modern features to boot.

Just how much analogue compressor can you fit in a mini pedal? Becos spent several years answering that question...

Based on a famous Danish design, Heritage’s versatile homage includes some useful additional features.

This pedal‑format compressor doubles up as a serious studio tool.

Both of these devices are part of ART’s new ‘multivoice’ series, which aims to provide a wide range of tonal options.

These audio examples accompany our review of the Mercury 666.

Eventide’s unique, and uniquely versatile, hardware compressor has had a well‑deserved reissue, with sympathetic improvements to update it for the modern studio.

Hot on the heels of their wonderful 32Classic console, Harrison have delivered their first ever 500‑series modules...

Origin Effects’ original Cali76 compressor, launched in 2013, offered something significantly different from the compressor...

This compressor aims to provide assertive yet transparent control over vocals and more.

Designed to deliver an aggressive ’90s mastering sound on stage, the Golden Master could well come in handy in the studio too.