This week, I stop by the Plugin Alliance channel to explain how and why to use a FET compressor (aka “field-effect transistor”).
The fast attack time of FET compressors makes them a good fit for vocals, acoustic guitars, basses, snare drums, and parallel drum busses.
If you’re looking for tone, Read more...
Drawmer introduces the 1970 dual FET compressor and preamp.
With the new Drawmer 1970 dual FET compressor and preamp, engineers will notice the similarity of the layout to the company’s flagship 1960 mic pre & vacuum tube compressor. The 1970 was designed to fit a similar role in applications where Read more...
Since the 1990s, BAE Audio has made a name for itself by putting out new equipment based on much-beloved vintage audio gear.
Many of us have become familiar with their hand-wired preamps, but more recently, they have leaped headfirst into the burgeoning market of 500-series compressors.
One of their newest Read more...
Universal Audio releases four new direct-developer plugins for UAD and Apollo platforms.
Universal Audio recently announced the release of UAD Software v9.3, featuring plugin titles from UA’s direct-developer partners Dytronics®, Sonnox®, ENGL®, and AMS Neve.
Developed by Softube, the Dytronics Cyclosonic Panner plugin is an exacting emulation of the ultra-rare Read more...
Focusrite announces Scarlett OctoPre and OctoPre Dynamic.
The new Scarlett OctoPre provides eight Scarlett mic preamps with up to 192kHz conversion and ADAT connectivity; Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic adds analog compression and 8 channels of D-A conversion. Both OctoPres provide phantom power throughout and accurate 5-segment LED metering. The OctoPre offers Read more...
