7 Compressor Plugins Modeled After Analog Gear
Seasoned audio engineers all speak a secret language. It’s littered with seemingly random letters and numbers, like some kind of Cold War spy code. Phrases like “punch”, “bite” and “attack” are used to describe inanimate objects. They talk about “gluing”, “crushing” and “smashing” instruments.
At first, it seems shrouded in mystery. But just like any other language, as you spend time with the locals you slowly start to pick it up. Apparently, this whole time they were talking about compressors.
Most of the compressors we use today are based on analog hardware units. *But why? What’s so special about the same four basic designs?
*Author’s Note: Most, but not all. There are plenty of modern compressor plugins with unique sounds. FabFilter, Klanghelm, Kush Audio and Tokyo Dawn Records all have popular designs.
This is an excerpt from 7 Compressor Plugins Modeled After Analog Gear, originally published by The Pro Audio Files. Read the full version here.
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