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    McDSP DC-2 Dual Compressor APB plug-in controlled hardware

    McDSP introduce DC-2 Dual Compressor for APB

    Launched alongside Go Green sale extension

    The new arrival to the APB range includes a pair of independent compressors that can be arranged in series or parallel, and offer a choice of FET, VCA and Optical modes.

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    Overloud Gem 160

    Compressor Plug-in

    Overloud give some virtual VCAs a workout in a characterful compression plug‑in.

    Reviews Jun 2026
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    Boss PX-1 Plugout Pedal PW-2 Power Driver XT-2 Xtortion CS-2 Compression Sustainer guitar effects pedal

    Boss expand PS-1 Plugout Pedal

    Three new classics join Model Pass line-up

    The latest update for the PS-1 Plugout Pedal brings three new praised Boss effects to the table: the PW-2 Power Driver, the XT-2 Xtortion and the CS-2 Compression Sustainer.

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    GC Audio Looptrotter Emperor Signature Cartridge modular hardware channel strip

    GC Audio & Looptrotter announce the Emperor Signature Cartridge

    Popular design joins Inherit cartridge line-up

    The latest addition to GC Audio's modular hardware system comes in the form of the Emperor Signature Cartridge, which combines a preamp with Looptrotter’s Emperor limiter circuitry.

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    fedDSP leONE dual-stage limiter tube valve transformer saturation plug-in

    leONE from fedDSP

    Versatile new limiter plug-in announced

    fedDSP's new plug-in is a dual-stage limiter that's been designed to add weight, presence and colour as well as provide detailed control over peaks. 

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    NoiseWorks Audio VoiceAssist AI-powered vocal dialogue processing restoration plug-in

    NoiseWorks Audio launch VoiceAssist Basic, Standard & Advanced

    New pricing tiers for vocal/dialogue restoration tool

    VoiceAssist’s core features are now available across a wider range of budgets, and also serve as a replacement for DynAssist, which will soon be removed from sale.

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    Send / Return Compression

    How To Craft A Great Lead Vocal

    Combine the best qualities of multiple compressors, and you can make your lead vocal the star of the show.

    Techniques May 2026
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    Tonelux Dynalux

    Dual-channel Compressor

    Brimming over with useful and interesting features, is the Dynalux the last compressor you’ll ever need?

    Reviews May 2026
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    Wes Audio ngTubeComp

    Digitally Controlled Variable‑mu Compressor

    Wes have brought a modern touch to bear on the most vintage of analogue compressor types — and it’s about far more than their celebrated system for plug‑in remote control.

    Reviews May 2026
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    Send / Return Compression | Audio Examples

    Listen For Yourself

    These audio examples accompany the Send / Return Compression workshop in SOS May 2026.

    Techniques May 2026
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    Stam Audio SA-4000+ hardware SSL G Series bus compressor replica

    Stam Audio announce the SA-4000+

    SSL-inspired compressor unit upgraded

    Following some requests to introduce a cleaner-sounding G Series-style compressor, Stam Audio have overhauled their existing SA-4000 design with a new Modern mode.

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    Sound Skulptor LA502T LA2A-style 500-series analogue valve tube compressor

    Sound Skulptor introduce the LA502T

    LA2A-inspired 500-series module arrives

    Building on the success of the company’s acclaimed LA502, the new LA502T promises to deliver the same iconic LA2A-style levelling, but with the addition of a full high-voltage valve makeup gain stage and some enhanced control options.

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    Brainworx bx_tonebox modular multi-effects Mid-Side processing plug-in

    Brainworx release bx_tonebox

    New modular multi-effects plug-in revealed

    Aimed at obvious, creative processing rather than subtle shaping duties, bx_tonebox comprises six modules that can be freely reordered and offer a mixture of compression, saturation, filtering, noise and more. 

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    Universal Audio UAD Explore Free plug-in virtual instrument DAW bundle

    UAD Explore Free from Universal Audio

    Includes eight free UAD plug-ins

    Universal Audio’s latest bundle brings together a selection of their renowned plug-ins and virtual instruments, and is being offered free of charge!

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    United Plugins UnitedFreeBundle free audio plug-ins

    United Plugins introduce UnitedFreeBundle

    Free offering includes 10 powerful plug-ins

    United Plugins' new bundle combines two all-new plug-ins with eight processors from their existing line-up.

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    Fuse Audio Labs Tube Lab vintage inspired preamp Baxandall EQ optical compressor limiter plug-in

    Tube Lab from Fuse Audio Labs

    New channel strip plug-in revealed

    Inspired by vintage hardware units, Tube Lab features characterful preamp, EQ and compression sections that have been designed to be driven hard for effect. 

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    FSK Audio Bark24 Dyn Bark Scale dynamics processor EQ compressor gate expander plug-in

    FSK Audio update Bark24 Dyn

    Multiband dynamics plug-in enhanced

    California-based developer FSK Audio have released a significant update for their innovative multiband dynamics processor.

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    FabFilter Pro-C 3

    Compressor Plug-in

    FabFilter take compression to the max.

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Heritage Audio Herchild 670N

    Dual-channel Variable-mu Compressor

    The original Herchild impressed us hugely, and this new, alternative version costs a fraction of the price — can it really deliver a similar sound and performance?

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Solid State Logic autoSeries

    DAW Plug-ins

    These new plug‑ins combine classic SSL sound with Sonible’s AI assistance.

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Bryce Young founder and president of Warm Audio

    Warm Audio | SOS Podcast

    Behind The Brand

    Bryce Young, founder and president of Warm Audio discusses how the company began and how it quickly built a reputation for producing affordable studio gear inspired by classic vintage designs.

    Music Business Apr 2026

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