Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
by Universal Audio · Compressor · Mastering compressor
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UAD emulation of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A.
Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: mastering, hardware emulation, transformer, bus processing, full mix, licensed emulation, mix bus, bright, glue, mid/side, opto, parallel processing, single-band, VCA, wide.
What it does
A dual-stage mastering compressor that combines an optical stage with a discrete Class A VCA stage.
- Stages: the two compressors can run in series or on their own.
- Transformers: three switchable output transformers: Nickel (bright), Iron (mid-forward) and Steel (harmonically rich).
- Extras not on the hardware: mid/side, mono maker, stereo width and parallel mix.
- Also included: a licence for the original Shadow Hills plug-in.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A colourful, expensive bus compressor for mastering and mix-bus glue when you want a transformer sound. It is a very different choice from a transparent compressor such as FabFilter Pro-C 3. The UA page says it runs 1 to 3 dB hotter than the original Shadow Hills plug-in.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $169
Tutorials and reviews
- Introducing Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
- UAD Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor - Extended Video Review
- Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A - Playthrough
- Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A - Walkthrough
- Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A - NO TALKING! - Testing on a master bus
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