Bus Processor

Name: Bus Processor
Price: 59 USD
Author: Softube

by Softube · Compressor · Bus compressor

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A modern algorithmic bus compressor from Softube with built-in saturation, sidechain filtering and spatial tools.

Best for: Mix Bus, Drum Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: bus processing, algorithmic, modern, glue, sidechain input, mix bus, wide, 80s, drum bus, full mix, mixing, single-band.

What it does

A bus compressor based on 1980s large-format console bus compressors, with a modern algorithmic design, aimed at adding cohesion to mix buses.

Saturation: emphasis filter and pre- or post-compression placement.
Sidechain: controls for both the compression and saturation circuits.
Spatial tools: air filter, stereo widening and mono bass filter.
Integration: Console 1 compatible.

Source: Softube product page

When to use it

A glue compressor with extra tone and width tools built in. It is the modern algorithmic option next to Bus Processor 670 from the same developer. Suits mix bus, drums and mastering.

Where to buy

Plugin Boutique: $59 (regular $149)
AudioDeluxe: $65 (regular $149)
Softube: $149

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