EDComp

Name: EDComp
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · Compressor · Analog-style compressor

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Analog-modeled compressor for tracks and buses. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

Best for: Drums, Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: analog-sounding, free, simple, vocals, clean, drums, mixing, single-band.

What it does

EDComp is a free compressor with a fixed, simple set of controls.

Modes: ED mode uses pre-emphasis and de-emphasis, while CL mode compresses cleanly without tone shaping.
Design: an S-Type compressor where the ratio scales from 1:1 up to 10:1 as the threshold is approached.
Controls: AMOUNT, OUTPUT and MIX. Attack (15 ms) and release (80 ms) are fixed.

The current version is 1.0.0.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

EDComp is a set-and-forget compressor for when you want to add level control without adjusting attack and release. It is far simpler than Pro-C 3 or the classic emulations in the compressor list.

Suits vocals, bass and buses where a gentle, consistent squeeze is enough.

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

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