What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!
The SSL Origin is a 32-channel console designed for modern hybrid workflows. It features the E-series EQ, the "glue" bus comp, the nifty Listen mic compressor alongside new PureDrive mic pres.
Acustica Audio has released Sand3. The plug-in suite models components of various famous SSL consoles. They've also added two new equalizers to Sand3, for a total of six plug-ins.
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Pulsar Audio has released Mu, a plug-in emulation of the legendary Manley Variable Mu compressor. The makers say that it's "the ultimate glue compressor" for mixing and mastering.
If you're a fan of Eventide plug-ins and would like to expand your collection, now is a good time! The Eventide Omnipressor plug-in is on sale for just USD 49 until September 30.
This week, our list of the best free plug-ins starts off with a cool 3-oscillator synth. There's also been a new Spitfire LABS release (yay!). Check out Brutal 2, London Atmos and Rough Rider 2.
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Punchy sound for less! For the next five days, you can get a nice rebate on various zero-latency compressor plug-ins by PSP Audioware. Get four PSP compressors at less than half their regular price.
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AngelicVibes has released NEO, a multi FX plug-in with nine effects. NEO lets you build flexible effects chains in a creative and intuitive way, for use on all kinds of signals in your tracks.
The best 5 free compressor plug-ins! Grab yourself some excellent compression tools to sweeten up your mix - and these are all available for free, right now!
Fender has expended their pedal range with six new models. Including their first pedal for acoustic guitar, an ambient delay/reverb, a new valve overdrive pedal and more!
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Audified has released ToneSpot Drum Express, a simplified version of the ToneSpot Drum Pro plug-in. If you're looking for smashing drums but don't feel like twiddling knobs, here you go.
Designed primarily for the purposes of mastering, Coral2 includes aptly colored recreations of an equalizer, compressor, eliptical filter, preamp and an M/S Baxandall-type EQ.
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Brainworx / Plugin Alliance has released the Purple Audio MC77 plug-in. It's an evolution of the legendary 1176 limiting amplifier with extended functionality, now available in the DAW of your choice.
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Plugin Alliance is releasing the Brainworx Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor as a native plug-in. Now you can enjoy the fabled 8000 dollar compressor natively in your DAW, without UAD hardware.
Got enough FET compressor plug-ins yet? Here's another promising contender: Black Rooster Audio has released the VLA-FET, giving you another option for 1176-style FET compression.
For the first time, Acustica has employed deep learning AI tech in the role of simulating the mixing decisions of a real-life audio engineer! Is Cola the dawn of a new era in mixing?
