Vocal Compressor

Name: Vocal Compressor
Price: 100 USD
Author: Antares

by Antares · Compressor · Vocal compressor

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Vocal compressor combining several common compression styles with AI-assisted setup.

Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: vocals, AI/machine learning, opto, FET, dialogue, hybrid topology, lead vocals, podcast, sidechain input, single-band, tube, warm.

What it does

Vocal Compressor combines two compressors in series with AI-assisted setup.

Styles: four compression styles: FET, Opto A, Opto B and Modern.
Stages: single-stage or dual-stage operation.
AI Assist: analyses the track and suggests settings.
Extras: Pitch Filter that tracks the vocal fundamental, tube saturation (Warm), side-chain options and artist presets.

Source: Antares product page

When to use it

Compared with Antares' simpler Punch, this offers vintage-style FET and opto responses and two stages in one plugin, with AI Assist for a starting point. Rated compressors like Pro-C 3 or the 1176 and LA-2A emulations remain the wider-purpose choices; this one is tuned to voice.

Best for: lead vocals and spoken word where you want a quick, vocal-tuned starting point.
Genres: pop, hip-hop, R&B and rock.

Where to buy

Sweetwater: $100
Antares: see store

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