FG-Stress
by Slate Digital · Compressor · Distressor-style compressor
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A model of the Empirical Labs Distressor-style compressor.
Best for: Drums, Vocals, Bass. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: inspired by, drums, hardware emulation, opto, vocals, 90s, bass, colored, mixing, single-band, tube, VCA, warm.
What it does
FG-Stress is a digital model of the Empirical Labs Distressor, which Slate says took two years to develop.
- Ratios: eight in total, including a 10:1 opto setting.
- Timing: variable attack and release.
- Detector: options for tone customisation.
- Audio path: options that add colour and warmth.
- The Distressor's design lets it imitate VCA, tube and optical compressors.
Source: Slate Digital product page
When to use it
FG-Stress is a good choice when you want a single versatile compressor for vocals, drums and buses.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $99
- Slate Digital: $99
- Plugin Boutique: $99
- PluginFox: $99
- AudioDeluxe: $99
Tutorials and reviews
- Slate Digital FG STRESS Tutorial I Plugins Masters
- Slate Digital FG-Stress Opinion
- Slate FG-Stress - Guided Tour
- Slate FG-Stress Distressor Plugin First Impressions
- How To Use: Slate FG-Stress (Review) @MattMontanez
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