However, the compression modes do sound damn good on their own. As this is just a vocal compressor, the amount of compression parameters isn’t that high, and this plugin certainly lacks the versatility of some other plugins on this list.
Gain Reduction 2 from JST is focused solely on vocal compression, with some additional features for perfecting your vocal tracks.
A well-compressed vocal track can turn flat, dull, imbalanced vocals into a spacious, smooth, radio-ready performance. With IK Multimedia’s T-RackS Bus Compressor, you are paying for the unbeatable sound quality over intricate sound customization.Ĭompression is arguably one of the most important factors when it comes to vocal mixing. It has to be said that given the modest amount of parameters and functions, the price is quite high. For example, the “Grit” option reproduces a slightly increased 2nd harmonic distortion of an out of calibration unit, adding a lot of extra character to the sound.ĭue to the true-to-original design of the plugin engine, this bus compressor plugin isn’t packed with features. In all honesty, this might be the most accurate and authentic sounding emulation compressor plugin out there.Īs is tradition, IK have added a few new features not found on the original hardware. It’s another emulation of a worldwide known British large-format mixing console from the ’80s – and you really wouldn’t know the difference. I’ve been an die-hard fan of IK for a while now, and their attention to detail in their sound design is spectacular.
IK Multimedia are renowned for creating incredibly high quality, beautifully sampled VST plugins, such as their amazing multi-use plugin SampleTank 4. Definitely one of the best compression VST plugins out there. Price-wise, this compression VST plugin is around the mid-range mark, and while it’s still not a cheap choice, it’s considerably under-priced based on the expansive functionality of the plugin. Advanced producers with experience in multi-band compression will find a massive amount of creative potential in this plugin, but the engine is very complex and detailed. You may be thinking: “If this plugin is 5-stars across the board, why isn’t it at the number 1 spot? What’s the catch?” I’d say mainly because I wouldn’t recommend this plugin to beginners to music production, as there would be a steep learning curve to overcome. This multiband compressor from Vengeance Sound allows you to choose from 1 to 4 band mode, meaning you can use up to 4 independent compressors and limiters on one sound. Multiband compressors can be a game-changer for a lot of producers, and identifying a specific frequency focus point for compression can absolutely transform a mix.
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