GRIP
by Echelon Audio · Compressor · Multi-style compressor
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Seven compressor styles, from transparent VCA to opto and upward compression, behind one set of controls.
Character saturation, sidechain EQ, parallel mix and up to 32× oversampling.
Best for: Drums, Vocals, Bass, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: hybrid topology, bus processing, opto, oversampling, parallel processing, sidechain input, transparent, VCA, auto-gain, bass, drums, full mix, kick, mix bus, mixing, pumping, punchy, single-band, upward compression, vocals.
What it does
GRIP gives seven different compressors the same controls, so you can compare them level-matched.
- Styles: seven, including transparent VCA, opto and upward.
- Sidechain: filter the detector so kicks stop pumping the bus.
- Parallel: blend for punch while keeping transients.
- Quality: character saturation and up to 32× oversampling.
- Trial: A 7-day trial is available.
Source: Echelon Audio product page
When to use it
A general-purpose compressor when you'd rather switch styles than plugins.
Where to buy
- Echelon Audio: $149 (Rent-to-own available; all 40 Echelon plugins are also offered as a $17.99/month subscription)
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