Compressors

I’m seeing a lot of conflicting advice about using compression while recording. Some swear by it while others say it’s completely unnecessary with 24‑bit recording and modern converters. Where do you stand on this?

Diode‑based compressors can be delightful but also rather noisy. True to its name, the Zen promises a more peaceful approach...

A stunning overhaul of SSL’s bus compressor, the Bus+ goes much further than most imitators without sophistication undermining ease of use.

With its unusual method of applying gain reduction, the Hazelrigg VNE is no ordinary compressor.

This homage to a famous console compressor is keenly priced and offers some thoughtful extra features.

API have been making excellent solid‑state outboard and consoles for decades, but their latest venture sees them using valves for the very first time.

Slate have taken the famous OTT effect and added a whole load more control, creating a unique dynamics processor.

This keenly priced device offers a bit more control than most valve compressors.

A four‑band side‑chain EQ is just one of many nice touches in this new take on an analogue classic.

At heart, it models the same hardware as Slate’s FG‑2A, but Custom Opto’s tweaks make it useful on so many more sources!

Dynamics processing is a core mixing technique, but it’s often misunderstood. We explain how to make a compressor do what you want it to!

Woott is described as a ‘dynamic hype enhancer’ , which suggests we are in for a bit of not‑so‑subtle compression...