Compressor551
by Audio Assault · Compressor · British-style compressor
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5dB5 British-console-style compressor.
Best for: Drums, Vocals, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: inspired by, drums, sidechain input, vocals, bus processing, external sidechain, full mix, mix bus, mixing, single-band.
What it does
Compressor551 is a British-console-style compressor from Audio Assault's 5dB5 line.
- Controls: adjustable attack time and knee.
- Look Ahead: reacts to peaks before they arrive.
- Side-chain: external side-chain input.
- Demo: available.
Source: Audio Assault product page
When to use it
A straightforward, budget compressor for drums, bass and vocals in rock and pop mixes. It has a fraction of the styles and metering of Pro-C 3; the appeal is a simple console-style sound at a low price. The same compression also appears inside Channel551.
Where to buy
- Audio Assault: $25
Tutorials and reviews
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