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If anyone can tease ‘that’ valve optical compressor sound out of a single-width 500-series module, Dave Hill can...
How much of Grace Design's know-how and revered sound has made it into this unassuming and comparatively low-cost box?
As another classic analogue processor is resurrected, we ask what made it so special, and find out how faithful the latest incarnation is to the original.
At last, the channel compressor of Neve’s flagship 88R console is available in 500‑series form!
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An all-analogue signal path with digital control and side-chain processing make the Titan stand out from the crowd.
There are many VCA compressors available, at a range of prices, but very few employ a fully discrete gain-reduction element. So what exactly does this design feature bring to the table?
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Shadow Hills pack a lot of punch into a tiny space, as they combine a hi-tech interior with classic styling in this new API Lunchbox-compatible compressor.
Charter Oak are not yet as well known for their outboard gear as they are for their mics, but this unusual compressor could change all that...
What do you get if you cross an 1176 with a Distressor — and then throw in a few unique features for good measure? Enter the Dragon...
We check out this traditional JoeMeek compressor in pedal format, for use with guitars, basses and other instruments.
Can a single hardware unit really meet all your compression needs? It would certainly take something a bit special...
A premium compression sound lurks behind the no-frills cosmetics of this new Broadhurst Gardens processor.
This new 1U rack from Drawmer offers their best-sounding compression yet.
This new optical compressor not only has a smooth sound, but also offers gain-reduction metering to help you set it up.
This new Ivory-series preamp and compressor combines the ease of presets with the flexibility of manual operation.
This dual-channel compressor combines valve circuitry with an opto-compressor design. But does it deliver the best or the worst of both worlds?