Weiss Compressor/Limiter

Name: Weiss Compressor/Limiter
Price: 79 USD
Author: Softube

by Softube · Compressor · Mastering compressor/limiter

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A compressor and limiter developed with Weiss Engineering, derived from the dynamics of the Weiss DS1-MK3 for mixing and mastering.

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

Keywords: mastering, bus processing, full mix, mix bus, mixing, FFT-based, metering, single-band, visual feedback.

What it does

A compressor and limiter made with Weiss Engineering, using code-ported algorithms from the Weiss DS1-MK3.

Limiters: the original Weiss limiter plus two newer limiter algorithms.
Filters: low-pass and band-pass filters for selective compression.
Metering: waveform view and FFT readouts.
Interface: a simplified main panel with an Expert side menu. Console 1 compatible.

Source: Softube product page

When to use it

A clean mastering-grade dynamics tool for the mix bus and individual tracks. It is the cheaper piece of the DS1-MK3 package, which also bundles a compressor/limiter and de-esser. Choose it over character compressors like the 1176 or LA-2A when transparency matters.

Where to buy

Plugin Boutique: $79 (regular $299)
Softube: $299
AudioDeluxe: $299

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