UltraComp

UltraComp free compressor by Studio Toolz

UltraComp is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Studio Toolz. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

UltraComp is here, this beautiful vintage compressor is for perfect for both audio professionals or the bedroom producer. With its simple control panel it is easy to use and sounds absolutely fantastic. UltraComp can be used on individual instrument tracks or on your master buss.

Features:

  • Beautiful classic sounding compressor.
  • Can be used on instrument tracks and the master buss.
  • Controls for Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain, Power.
  • Professional vintage analogue GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.

System Requirements

PC running a Windows operating system. VST compatible DAW or VST hosting software.

Host Compatibility

UltraComp has been tested and works in Cubase, Sonar, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper, Energy XT and works without issue. It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system.

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http://www.studio-toolz.com

TDR Kotelnikov

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

TDR Kotelnikov is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

TDR Kotelnikov is a wideband dynamics processor combining high fidelity dynamic range control with deep musical flexibility. As a descendant of the venerable TDR Feedback Compressor product family, Kotelnikov has directly inherited several unique features such as a proven control scheme, individual release control for peak and RMS content, an intuitive user interface, and powerful, state of the art, high-precision algorithms.

With a sonic signature best described as “stealthy”, Kotelnikov has the ability to manipulate the dynamic range by dramatic amounts, while carefully preserving the original tone, timbre and punch of a musical signal. As such, it is perfectly suited to stereo bus compression as well as other critical applications.

Kotelnikov does not try to emulate any previously available device. The concept is a proud digital processor, it is the original.

Notable features:

  • 64-bit floating point precision for all relevant calculations.
  • Multi-rate processing structure for highest accuracy.
  • “Delta” oversampled signal path (bit transparent at 0dB gain reduction).
  • Super fast, yet natural sounding compression.
  • Control scheme based on “Crest factor”, offering independent release controls for peak and RMS events.
  • Flexible sidechain highpass filter.
  • Advanced stereo linking options optimized for the stereo bus.
  • Delta preview mode to preview the difference between compressed and original signal.
  • Latency compensated bypass (processing doesn’t interrupt).
  • Extensive documentation.

The standard edition is available for free, the improved Gentleman’s Edition can be purchased directly from Tokyo Dawn.

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http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

TDR Feedback Compressor II

TDR Feedback Compressor II free compressor by Tokyo Dawn Labs

TDR Feedback Compressor II is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The TDR Feedback Compressor II is a major design update of its critically acclaimed predecessor. The compressor is dedicated to the highest fidelity stereo program (2-buss) compression, but shines equally in classic mixing tasks.

Most modern compressors analyse the input signal to control gain reduction. This is known as a “feed-forward” topology. The TDR Feedback Compressor II, however, analyses the output. This approach delivers unobtrusive and highly musical compression characteristics which mean the compressor is able to handle complex signals with ease.

The TDR Feedback Compressor II takes this traditional compression topology to new heights as a state of the art dynamics processor combining an unusual and highly flexible, yet intuitive control scheme. The compressor has been carefully tuned for intuitive and musical operation for almost every situation. No compromises have been made in order to achieve the highest possible quality of dynamic control.

We want to emphasize the fact that the processor neither tries to emulate any previously available device, nor does it follow popular trends like “virtual analogue”, “circuit modelling” or similar buzz words. This is a proud digital processor, made with an immense amount of love and care.

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

TDR Feedback Compressor

TDR Feedback Compressor free compressor by Tokyo Dawn Labs

TDR Feedback Compressor is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Tokyo Dawn Labs. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Important: Version II is now available!

A carefully designed RMS-based dynamic range compressor. The processor is dedicated to sum/bus compression and is the result of an intensive study about the musical behaviour of “classic” feed-back compressor designs. Most modern compressors analyze the input signal to control gain reduction. The feed-back compressor design however “listens” to its output. This non-intuitive approach delivers an unobtrusive and highly musical compression characteristic that is able to handle complex signals with ease.

We want to emphasize the fact that the processor neither tries to emulate any previously available device, nor does it follow popular trends like “virtual analogue”, “vintage” or similar buzz terms. This is a proud digital processor, made an immense amount of love and care.

Notable features:

  • Typical “Feed-Back Compression” musicality and behavior.
  • All relevant calculations are done at 64-bit precision.
  • Differential oversampling structure (only the “wet” part is oversampled).
  • Re-sampling via high quality linear phase filters.
  • Advanced stereo-linking (reduces audible cross-modulation).
  • Adaptive integration time RMS detector. Optional PEAK and adjustable RMS detection.
  • Freely adjustable compression knee.
  • Upward compression mode.
  • Optional 6dB/oct and 3dB oct HP side-chain filters.
  • Optional low and high frequency harmonic distortion.
  • Independent release controls for fast and slow program material.
  • Delta preview mode. Allows to preview the difference between compressed and original signal.
  • Latency compensated parallel bypass (i.e. processing not interrupted).

http://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/

OneKnobCompressor

OneKnobCompressor free compressor by musicXart studio

OneKnobCompressor is a free compressor VST plugin developed by musicXart studio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

OneKnobCompressor is an easy-to-use compressor with saturation control:

  • Suitable for both mixing and mastering.
  • One knob style control for the compression.
  • Smooth sound with character.
  • Uses a parallel compression technique – as a result there is an increase in volume and compression without any “breathing” or “pumping” effect.
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http://www.musicxart.co.uk/

MSI Stereo Buss Compressor

MSI Stereo Buss Compressor free compressor by Studio Toolz

MSI Stereo Buss Compressor is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Studio Toolz. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

This plugin is perfect for those producers looking to add the finishing touches to their latest masterpiece. Modelled on legendary buss compressors from classic analogue consoles the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor could be just what you need. Analogue Buss Compressors are the secret behind many classic releases. Often very simple units a buss compressors job is to ‘glue’ all the elements of a track together and make mixes sound bigger with more punch and character without loosing clarity.

Features:

  • Analogue Modelled Buss Compressor.
  • The MSI Stereo Buss Compressor can be used on the Master Buss and also on sub-groups (Drum Groups etc).
  • Great visual feedback.
  • Great sound.
  • Presets.
  • Professional GUI Design.
  • Very low CPU usage.

Hints and Tips:

  • Try placing the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor over the main output early on in the mixing process using around 1-3dB of gain reduction.
  • Buss compressors are often used on signal that display a variation of frequencies and transients such as drum kits and backing vocals.
  • Try grouping all elements of you drums together into one group. Add the MSI Stereo Buss Compressor onto this group.

Holding down the ‘Shift’ key whilst operating a parameter allows fine adjustments to be made. Holding down ‘CTRL’ and clicking on a parameter reverts it to its default position. (These two operations work on all MSI plugins).

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http://www.studio-toolz.com

EpicPress

EpicPress free compressor by Cut Through Recordings

EpicPress is a free compressor VST, VST3, Audio Unit, LV2 plugin developed by Cut Through Recordings. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Dead simple, powerful compression.

Introducing EpicPRESS from Cut Through Recordings! EpicPRESS is designed to be as flexible as possible, giving you full control over your dynamics. This plug-in features stereo-linked compressors to give a smooth and even compression across both channels, as well as automatic make-up gain. The one of a kind display shows the threshold, knee, and output peak level as one.

Features:

  • Attack, release, threshold, knee, and gain controls.
  • Automatic make-up gain.
  • Visualized compression curve.
  • Input/Output meter.
  • Low-latency.
  • Low CPU usage.

Compression

The compression for EpicPRESS comes with the following controls: Attack Time, Release Time, Threshold, Knee width, and Gain.

Attack and release time is measured in milliseconds with attack time ranging from 0 to 300ms, and release time ranging from 20 to 5000ms.

Threshold is measured in decibels and ranges from 0 to -40dB.

EpicPRESS has a soft-knee function which is measured in decibels with a max width of 12dB. 0dB results in a hard knee.

The Display

The display for EpicPRESS is one of a kind. It allows you to visualize what the compression curve looks like. The display to the right of the controls shows a graph of input to output measured in dB. In realtime the input and output are shown as the shaded area under the compression curve.

This compressor will feel at home on any track and any workflow. Add it to your toolbox and find out for yourself.

https://www.cutthroughrecordings.com

DCAM FreeComp

DCAM FreeComp free compressor by FXpansion

DCAM FreeComp is a free compressor VST, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by FXpansion. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

FXpansion presents DCAM FreeComp, a free circuit-modelled compression plugin in VST, AU or RTAS formats. DCAM FreeComp is a realistic model of a classic console bus compressor design, designed to gel subgroups and entire mixes together while enhancing punch and definition. It’s also excellent at taming peaks in individual tracks and instruments, creative sculpting and heavy, pumping compression effects.

http://www.fxpansion.com/

Courvoisier

Courvoisier free compressor by Weldroid

Courvoisier is a free compressor VST plugin developed by Weldroid. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Courvoisier is a single-band universal dynamics processor with adaptive attack and release algorithms optimized for complex program material (mixes and submixes). Courvoisier uses free-form curves drawn over the histogram of incoming audio material (as opposed to traditional ratio and threshold parameters) to determine the transfer function of the processing.

Features:

  • Histogram representation (sliding-window statistics) of incoming program material and gain change.
  • Free-form dynamics processing defined by curves.
  • All performance-critical code optimized in assembly (utilizing SSE2 flow instructions).
  • Very low harmonic distortion (THD during normal operation is below -105 dB FS).
  • Two different program dependent attack algorithms.
  • Two release algorithms (program dependent and user defined).
  • Side chain filtering (low and high pass filters).
  • M/S operation with optional side channel transfer function.
  • Stereo operation with adjustable stereo link.
  • Dry mix option for parallel processing.
  • Peak, RMS and Hybrid level detection options.
  • Look-ahead processing for minimizing distortion with extremely fast attack settings.
  • Complex mode (oversampling with a twist).
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http://www.weldroid.net/

ClipStar

ClipStar free compressor by de la Mancha

ClipStar is a free compressor VST plugin developed by de la Mancha. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

ClipStar is a soft clipper effect plug-in designed to prevent peaks in a subtler way than hard clipping, increase loudness and add pleasing saturation.

Where ClipStar differs from other clippers is that it can leave the low frequencies untouched, where distortion is more evident, and allow a greater boost in gain without noticeably degrading the signal.

You can use ClipStar for peak protection, for loudness gain or for sympathetic distortion depending on your mood and the phase of the moon.

Features:

  • Vintage style soft clipper with low frequency bypass and comprehensive metering.
  • In gain & Out gain adjustable to +/- 30 dB.
  • Soft clip limit can be set from 0 to -30 dB.
  • Low frequency bypass cut off from 0 to 1000 Hz.
  • Low frequency gain can be adjusted from +/- 30 dB.
  • Subtle colouring from a home-made blend of harmonics, saturation and noise.
  • Optional hard limiting on final output.
  • Metering covers stereo input, output and gain reduction. All meters show actual and peak levels.
  • Adjustable peak meter hold time.
  • Double-click knob resets.
  • Developed with SE 1.1.
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