Magma StressBox

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Magma StressBox by Waves

Analog-style dynamics processor from Waves' Magma series, aimed at adding punch and aggressive character.

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

Keywords: single knob, bus processing, punchy, aggressive, beginner-friendly, drum bus, drums, enhancement, full mix, gentle, minimal controls, mix bus, mixing, single-band.

What it does

StressBox is a one-knob dynamics processor in the Magma series.

Source: Waves product page

When to use it

Good when you want punch and attitude fast, without setting attack and release. Waves describes it as going from intimate to explosive with one knob; it is less controllable than a normal compressor such as CLA-76, so pick it for feel rather than precision.

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