In addition to its reasonably standard control layout, SAFE Compressor provides a massive amount of presets. When saving a preset in SAFE Compressor, the plugin asks if you want to store it locally or upload it to the cloud server and share it with other users.
Of course, every compressor preset requires manual fine-tuning because every audio signal is different. That said, inexperienced music producers can benefit from having access to a set of presets that can work as a starting point. More info: RoughRider3. More importantly, it is one of the best LA-2A plugins you can get, free or not. Perfect for compressing vocals, but also useful on instrument channels and the master bus.
Use the Leveling Tool to compress your recordings and add analog-style saturation. The list of features continues with the sidechain input and the ability to fine-tune the amount of drive that is added to the signal. The user can also choose between two metering modes: input volume and gain reduction.
Another great thing about Leveling Tool is the interface design. The plugin is simple and easy to use, with a fast workflow and intuitive controls. More info: Leveling Tool. ReaComp is an ultra-configurable compressor optimized for low CPU usage.
It offers feedback compression, soft-knee support, oversampling, auto-release and auto make-up gain modes, a sidechain input with filtering, and detailed gain reduction metering. More info: ReaComp. Unlike any other plugin on this list, MCompressor has a freely adjustable compression shape.
Apart from this standout feature, MCompressor offers a set of standard compression knee modes linear, hard, and soft , a sidechain input, as well as the standard gain and time controls. The user can adjust the input and output volume, compression ratio and threshold, and the attack and release time values.
MCompressor also offers the oversampling feature to ensure a crystal-clear sound on the output. The interface comes with many different color scheme options, as well as a built-in preset manager and multiple gain metering options.
One annoyance with all MeldaProduction plugins is the installation package. You will also receive a bunch of other freeware plugins like the recently released MCharmVerb reverb effect. More info: MCompressor. Frontier by D16 Group is primarily a limiter VST plugin, but the software is so versatile that it can substitute a compressor in many situations. With its adjustable release time and the excellent auto-gain feature, Frontier can be used to quickly boost the loudness of an audio signal without destroying the dynamics.
I often set it to slow release and use it to amplify a drum mix or to gently even out the volume of stereo buses. You can push the output volume above 0dB to apply saturation and additional dynamic range compression for a more distorted sound. A limiter is, by definition, a compressor with a fast attack time and a or higher compression ratio. So, you can learn how to set the threshold and release time parameters with Frontier and then move to a more complex compressor plugin later on.
More info: Frontier. Airwindows plugins are one of the better-kept secrets of the VST plugin world. His website is a real goldmine of tremendously useful virtual effects that can easily rival the quality of commercial software. At the moment, there are over fifty! These are the ones recommended by our readers:. If you use Airwindows plugins regularly, join the conversation in the comments section and let us know which one should be featured on the page.
A big thank you goes to our reader Michele for suggesting Airwindows in the first place. Also, thanks to readers Caleb and Mark, for sharing their thoughts about Airwindows compressor plugins. More info: Airwindows. Do you know of any other compressor VST plugin that should be included in the article? Leave a comment to let us know! The Orange Squeezer is a guitar compressor that was released in the s as part of the Dan Armstrong effect line.
It has been used prominently by artists like Mark Knopfler and Jeff Baxter for its smooth squish and sustain. The Vanilla Compressor is a general-purpose, stereo compressor plugin, with optional sidechain input. It can be used on individual instruments, across aux busses, or even as a mastering effect. The Vanilla Compressor is currently in the alpha stage, and is free to download and evaluate.
The Vanilla Compressor uses RMS power summing for stereo linking, to maintain an accurate image of stereo signals. UltraComp is here, this beautiful vintage compressor is for perfect for both audio professionals or the bedroom producer. With its simple control panel it is easy to use and sounds absolutely fantastic. UltraComp can be used on individual instrument tracks or on your master buss.
It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system. ThrillseekerLA not only introduces way smooth gain riding capabilities but first and foremost features a non-linear amplifier stage which is based on a non-linearity with memory yielding creamy signal coloration duties:. And it only does one thing, and does that thing very well: It makes all MIDI notes max velocity , regardless of input velocity.
This makes the volume on playback max. The played notes will still show in the piano roll as various velocities, but will record, and play back, as max velocity translates as max volume :.
Skip to content. Yet Another Limiting Amplifier! XPressor is a free compressor VST plugin developed by e-phonic. Compatible OS s : Windows. This free package includes seven synthesizers, nine sampled instruments, two effects, Komplete Kontrol, Kontakt 6 Player, and Reaktor 6 Player. It should be noted, of course, that this bundle is intended to be used together, inside the provided software.
Otherwise, you might look elsewhere. Anyway, Supercharger emulates the harmonic-rich sound of pure tube compression. Its user interface has been streamlined to help you achieve desired results fast. We love the sporty and eye-catching user interface. We also love the simplicity of the one knob design. Add some color and tube-like warmth to your vocals, guitars, bass, or even drums. Supercharger starts off transparent and subtle, but quickly transforms your sounds as you turn up the compression.
Generally, to pleasant effect. Download: Native Instruments. TAN was clearly designed to look like classic rackmount compression units. We find it to be a relatively transparent compression, but the effect is quite noticeable. It works great on drums and even full mixes. Download: Acustica Audio. It gives you control over thresh, ratio, knee, attack, release, and gain, just as a standard compressor would.
And we are big fans of this concept. SAFECompressor also gives you the ability to save your own presets. Their other plugins work much the same way. That makes it relatively easy to use, although there is a downside more on that in a moment. Download: eaReckon. Its interface is a little old school, and while it might have been something to behold in its time, today it just looks like a bunch of thrown together Photoshop layer style presets.
Matthieu Brucher was obviously a prolific guy. Adjust the Ratio, Attack, Release times, and Sensitivity and Makeup gain knobs to find your perfect ride. Play with Highs, Mids and Lows. Adjust the percentages of upwards and downwards compression to your taste. What does it do best? It glues together subgroups in your mix. Gluing gives you more punch and definition while also taming your peaks. It allows you to fine-tune the shape of the attack. For all of you precision freaks out there!
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