Compressors

MDrumStrip consists of a collection of plug-ins kitted out with EQ, compression, gating and reverb sections, and aims to reduce the time required to achieve a mix-ready drum sound.

RND's latest channel strip is capable of delivering a clean, transparent and detailed sound, but also offers a range of saturation options thanks to the inclusion of their Red and Blue Silk circuits.

The latest version of FX Collection adds four new effects plug-ins as well as introducing some new features and improvements to the existing line-up. 

Waves Arts aim to provide users with possibilities beyond the capabilities of EQ or single-band dynamic processors alone.

Acustica have designed the Sunray plug-ins to faithfully recreate vintage American vacuum tube technology.

The latest additions to the UAD line-up offer emulations of a 1974 Rhodes electric piano and a unique hand-built valve compressor design found in Capitol Studios.

The Dynamics 2806 is the first device from Frap Audio, housing both a mono compressor and expander in a double-width 500-series module.

Omnitech-436C has been modelled on Altec's 436C Vari-Mu valve compressor, but also includes some helpful modern side-chain and stereo linking features. 

Wampler's latest pedal has been developed with Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong, who wanted to combine the company's EGO effect with a boost pedal and add a built-in direct output.

An analogue compressor based on the iconic 1176, the ng76 allows recall of settings and direct control of parameters from DAWs.

Universal Audio add to their UAFX range with the launch of three new pedals, authentically modelling analogue delay, reverb and compression effects.

The FAST Bundle contains five of the Focusrite’s AI-driven plug-ins, and is currently being offered at a greatly reduced price. 

FirePresser offers emulations of four classic analogue compressors which can be placed in any order and mixed between using a simple X/Y pad interface. 

SSL's latest plug-in claims to be the ultimate tool for bass generation and low-frequency enhancement, combining a four-band subharmonic synthesizer with overdrive and compression processors.

The first plug-in from Musik Hack is an all-in-one mastering solution that combines loudness, saturation, EQ and stereo width processing. 

Softube's latest plug-in pairs a compressor with saturation and stereo width sections, aiming to provide users with an all-in-one bus processing solution. 

Waves have released a statement announcing that they will be bringing back the option for users to purchase and update perpetual versions of individual plug-ins and bundles.

Waves have announced the launch of Creative Access, a new service which offers Essential and Ultimate subscriptions containing 110 and 220 plug-ins respectively. 

Dave Hill, the audio electronics designer and founder of Crane Song and Dave Hill Designs, has sadly passed away aged 68.

Antares' latest processor promises to make finding the optimum vocal compression settings quicker and easier than ever.