EST. 2012

Tag: Compressor Plugin

OverTone FC-70 Review
What is FC-70?

The Overtone FC70 is a vintage limiter plugin that emulates the legendary Fairchild 670 tube limiter, one of the most sought-after analog compressors in recording history! The Fairchild 670 is considered one of the most expensive and rare compressors ever made, originally used on classic recordings from the 1960s-70s. In this thorough OverTone FC-70 review, we’ll check if this nifty plugin makes the famous sound accessible without the $30,000+ price tag.

Key Features:
- Controls: Threshold, attack, release, ratio, and output gain (replicating the classic Fairchild interface)
- Modern Additions: Side-chain input, optional saturation, and 64-bit processing
- Character: Emphasizes the “smooth, effortless dynamic control” and “uniquely musical character” of the original hardware
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May 15, 2013
Voxengo Polysquasher 2 Review
What is Voxengo Polysquasher 2?

Voxengo Polysquasher 2 is a professional mastering-grade compressor plugin designed for audio production and music mixing. In other words, it gives precise control over dynamics processing during mastering and mixing stages. In this Voxengo Polysquasher 2 Review, we’ll take a close look at all it has to offer.

Here’s what it offers:
- Transparent compression sound suitable for mastering applications
- Real-time relative gain-reduction graph for visual feedback
- Multiple built-in compressor modes (6-8 depending on version) with a dedicated compressor mode editor for customization
- Stereo, mid/side, and multi-channel processing
- Internal channel routing and grouping
- Up to 8× linear-phase oversampling
- 64-bit floating-point processing
- Low latency (~22 ms compensated)
- Preset manager with A/B comparison tools
- Undo/redo history
- Contextual hint messages
- All sample rate support
- Works with any host supporting AAX, AudioUnit, VST, or VST3 plugin formats
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March 26, 2013
SKnote C165a Review
What is SKnote C165a?

SKnote’s C165a is a heck of a compressor plugin. It’s a software emulation of a classic 1970s DBX VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) compressor. It combines an optical compressor front-end with a discrete VCA stage and a saturating limiter, delivering punchy, sustained, and driven compression characteristics. In this SKnote C165a Review, we’ll uncover lots of details.

This plugin is super easy to use while providing professional-grade compression suitable for adding punch and sustain to all kinds of audio tracks. It was developed by physically measuring and testing a classic VCA compressor unit; capturing its sonic characteristics quite accurately.

Key Features:
- Built-in side-chain filtering with three bands of internal EQ control
- 4× oversampling for high-resolution processing
- Simple, straightforward interface
- Unique compression scheme modeled from measured hardware
- Available in VST, AU, and native AAX formats for both Windows and macOS
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February 17, 2013