![]() ![]() One of the more unique aspects of this compressor is the assist function which measures the signal and the amount of compressor occurring and adjusts it. The assist function automatically sets the threshold and ratio for you. Lastly, you’ll notice a wet/dry mix rotary with a bypass button underneath. The Release ranges from 10ms to 900ms and can be made program dependent. Your attack ranges from 0.1ms to 900ms, and lookahead can be enabled to lower distortion. ![]() Your range is the amount of attenuation that can occur under any circumstance, the knee determines if the ratio is gradual or linear, and the hold determines how long attenuation occurs before the release function kicks in. The Make-Up gain ranges 60dB and can be made automatic. This lets the compressor attenuate in a manner more closely related to human hearing - or the Fletcher-Munson curve. Next is the ratio which ranges from 1:1 to 30:1, and includes a complex mode that splits the detected signal into multiple bands. This includes a dial for the threshold, which ranges from -3dB to -70dB, and includes an audition function that allows you to monitor just the attenuation. In the threshold and ratio graphic, you’ll find a slider for the threshold.Īt the bottom of the plugin are the majority of its functions. The buttons on the left let you reset the waveform graphic, zoom in on your threshold and ratio settings, and take away the threshold and ratio graphic. ![]() In the middle window, you’ll notice the waveform, as well as a graphic indicating how much compression is occurring. The display is similar to FabFilter's line of great plugins. So, with that out of the way, let’s look at the plugin’s functionality.įirst off, this plugin has a fantastic and modern looking display - similar to FabFilter’s designs. Now, normally I wouldn’t include a plugin with this type of limitation on one of these lists, but its such a good plugin that I thought it should be talked about. You can ensure that the settings remain the same by saving the channel strip. Now I probably shouldn’t tell you this, and you definitely should buy the plugin if you enjoy it and want to use it on mixes or masters that you export, but you can bypass this limitation is you save the channel strip settings in your session. The only caveat is that the plugin won’t save your settings when you close and reopen your session. However, this demo is of the fully functional plugin, without any expiration date, noise generators, audio cut-outs, or anything like that. I have to admit, that although the demo of the Compressor 4 by Toneboosters is free, it is just that, a demo. Notice that this is a demo - however, it's of the fully functional plugin with no expiration date. We’ll master it for you and send you a free sample for your to review. If you’re an artist or engineer, and you want to hear one of your mixes mastered with all analog equipment, send it to us here: Lastly, if there is a great compressor that you use for mastering, and we didn’t cover it here, let us know in the comment section of the video - we’d love to learn about more great free plugins. Additionally, we’ll listen to examples of these plugins in the video embedded above - so check that out if you want to hear the plugins. We’ll cover their functionality and design, as well as discuss how they might be used during mastering. With that in mind, let’s look at our picks for the top 8 free mastering compressors. Some mastering compressors are more transparent, whereas others are better suited for creating a unique timbre. When mastering, you need a compressor that can handle multiple situations - or at the very least, can create a desirable tone. With that said, these types of compressors are not well-suited for mastering. In fact, some compressors distort more easily than others due to the simplicity of their design. Some compressors are made with mixing in mind and offer lower CPU at the expense of functionality and clarity. When you’re mastering, not all compressors will work well. Whether you’re mixing or mastering, having a good compressor that you know how to operate and achieve tones with is needed. The importance of compression is pretty well understood. ![]()
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