Compressors

Universal Audio have built up quite the selection of guitar pedals since their UAFX line-up was launched in 2021, and thanks to a free update, the whole family has just gained a range of new features.

Neve’s latest announcement brings another 88RS-based module to their collection of 500-series offerings, and this time, it’s the console’s channel compressor and limiter section. 

Universal Audio have just introduced a new plug-in that delivers a powerful new and improved version of their renowned Ocean Way Studios offering. 

Body features the same engine as Dynamic Grading, but with a simplifed control set that offers a quick and easy way to see what the full version is capable of.

SSL's second channel strip release of 2025 delivers a faithful recreation of the preamp, EQ and dynamics sections in their renowned 9000 Series large-format consoles.

Becos FX's latest compressor pedal draws its inspiration from the single-knob design of the DBX 163.

Playfair Audio have just released a free maintenance update that kits their Dynamic Grading plug-in a range of user-requested improvements and fixes 

Woodstock Audio's debut plug-in aims to bring objectivity to dynamics processing, helping users to understand the underlying process thanks to a detailed graphical interface.

The latest Heritage Audio device to be treated to a software counterpart is the Tubesessor, an optical valve compressor that offers the company’s take on the Tube‑Tech CL‑1B.

With two powerful clipper/limiter plug-ins already under their belt, Schwabe Digital's latest launch sees the company turn their attention to high-frequency shaping and enhancement. 

Developed alongside DJs and producers David Guetta and Nicky Romero, the latest plug-in to join...

The latest arrival to the Plugin Alliance range delivers a new compressor plug-in based on the much-loved Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. 

IPA 25 is said to deliver the compression character that you’d expect from its inspiration (API’s much-loved 2500), but with some added functions that include selectable circuit topologies, intelligent clipping/limiting, visual side-chain control and a modular signal flow.

Karno have announced that Universal Audio have joined as a SEPIA platform partner, bringing the iconic UA1176 compressor into its digitally controlled analogue system.

The latest arrival to Universal Audio’s UAD line-up delivers new and improved versions of two of their popular plug-ins.

Phantomix takes a new and interesting approach with compression, using it as a tool to divide audio into two distinct signals for individual processing rather than a means of controlling dynamic range.