Compressors, Gates, DeEssers

CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter

Inspired by the famed mid-‘60s Class A line level limiting amplifier, Waves CLA-76 compressor plugin offers the superfast attack that made the original studio legends.

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Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain

A modular mastering chain plugin modeled after the EMI TG12410 Transfer Console used in all Abbey Road's mastering suites since the early '70s to this day.

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SSL G-Master Buss Compressor

Modeled on the master buss center compressor of the SSL 4000 G console, the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor plugin captures every nuance of the original’s unique sound.

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DeEsser

When it comes to reducing excess sibilance (“ess” and “shh” sounds) from vocal tracks, nothing compares to Waves DeEsser which delivers smooth and natural output with minimum fuss.

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Renaissance Vox

The first-choice vocal compressor for top engineers worldwide. With its approachable interface of just 3 controls for gating, compression and output gain, R-Vox is the quickest route to a legendary vocal sound.

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F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ

Surgical dynamic equalizer with 6 floating, fully-adjustable parametric filter bands, advanced EQ and compression/expansion controls per band, mid-side processing options, real-time frequency spectrum analyzer, and more.

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SSL E-Channel

Developed under license from Solid State Logic, the SSL E-Channel strip plugin delivers the incomparable sound of the SSL 4000 Series console dynamics and EQ.

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C4 Multiband Compressor

A uniquely powerful dynamics processor, C4 Multiband Compressor plugin features 4 bands of up and down expansion, limiting, and compression plus dynamic EQ and standard EQ.

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C6 Multiband Compressor

Ideal for one-stop vocal and instrument shaping, the C6 Multiband Compressor plugin includes four crossover bands and two floating bands plus a sidechain feature.

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DeBreath

A timesaver for voiceovers, music and multimedia, DeBreath vocal plugin lets you control how much breath you want on vocal tracks and even add room tone where breaths have been reduced.

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Smack Attack

Add smack and bite to drums, loops, synth hits and all percussive sounds by designing the level, shape and duration of their transients’ attack and sustain – from surgical tweaks to savage effects.

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Sibilance

Powered by Waves’ innovative Organic ReSynthesis technology, this transparent vocal de-esser removes harsh vocal ‘s’ sounds faster than ever before, with exceptional quality – allowing you to make your vocals brighter without harshness.

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Manny Marroquin Triple D

The Manny Marroquin Triple D plugin: DeBoxy to remove ‘boxy’sound from the low mids, DeHarsher to eliminate harshness in the mids/high mids and DeEsser for high ‘sss’ and ‘shh’ sounds.

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Renaissance Compressor

The gold standard for smooth, great-sounding compression, R-Comp has delivered musical results for countless top engineers and musicians. Features vintage Opto and modern Electro modes.

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API 2500

A versatile stereo compressor plugin, the API 2500 can function as two separate mono channels, so can you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy.

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CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

Based on the early ‘70s solid-state unit with its transparent compression curve, the CLA-3A compressor plugin delivers the quick response and subtle harmonic distortion of the original.

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MV2

With high and low level compression controlled by a streamlined interface and intuitive dual faders, the MV2 compressor plugin keeps your dynamics in check and maximizes your volume instantly.

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Linear Phase Multiband Compressor

With linear phase crossovers and five user-definable bands, Linear Phase Multiband Compressor plugin is unparalleled for multiband compression, EQ, and limiting.

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CLA MixHub

The first plugin of its kind, CLA MixHub captures the smooth console workflow and rich analog sound of legendary mixer Chris Lord-Alge. Mix up to 64 tracks – all from the same plugin window – using channel strips modeled from CLA’s personal console.

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dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter

Created in collaboration with dbx®, this plugin is an authentic modeling of the vintage dbx 160 compressor / limiter, with new exclusive features added.

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C1 Compressor

With compression, expansion, gating, sidechain and equalization, the C1 is a true production workhorse, featuring 3 separate modules for maximum flexibility.

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Renaissance DeEsser

This specialized sibilance attenuator allows you to reduce undesirable high frequencies surgically, while preserving the sparkle and musicality of the source.

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PuigChild Compressor

Modeled on the legendary Fairchild compressor, the PuigChild 660/670 includes the PuigChild 660 mono Fairchild plugin and PuigChild 670 stereo Fairchild plugin.

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OneKnob Pumper

Designed for achieving an instant ducking effect, OneKnob Pumper simulates sidechain compression, saving you the need to route the kick track to the sidechain input of a compressor.

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Kramer PIE Compressor

Modeled on a vintage Pye compressor, the PIE compressor plugin features a modeled VU meter with superfast refresh rates that recreates behavior of a physical meter.

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SSL G-Channel

Modeled under license from Solid State Logic, the SSL G-Channel strip plugin brings the unmistakable EQ and dynamics of SSL G Series consoles to your computer.

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BSS DPR-402

This plugin recreates the versatile explosive sound of the popular compressor/limiter/de-esser used on countless rock, dance and hip-hop hits since the 80s.

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AudioTrack

With 3 processors – EQ, compression and gating – in one easy-to-use plugin, AudioTrack functions like a mixing console’s channel strip, serving your most essential needs on any audio track.

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Manny Marroquin Tone Shaper

The Manny Marroquin Tone Shaper plugin is a parallel compressor with 4 bands plus EQ and ‘secret ingredients’ to change the tonality of a track to match your mix.

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V-Comp

Modeled on the rich lush buss sound of the vintage 2254 hardware with its time constants and fixed nominal output gain, V-Comp packs the musical punch heard on countless hit records.

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OneKnob Louder

Using a combination of peak limiting and low-level compression with automatic makeup, OneKnob Louder effectively makes tracks louder, increasing RMS by up to 24 dB.

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Kramer HLS Channel

Modeled on a vintage Helios console, the Eddie Kramer HLS Channel recreates the original’s high-end presence and fat low-frequency boost of its pre-amps and EQs.

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MaxxVolume

A powerful 4-way dynamics processor, MaxxVolume volume leveler plugin uses high level compression, low level expansion, gating, and leveling to maximize loudness and clarity.

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Trans-X

Perfect for drum loops, instrumental attacks, or modifying room acoustics, Trans-X transient shaper plugin revitalizes individual tracks and full mixes alike.

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EMI TG12345 Channel Strip

This plugin captures every feature of the classic solid-state console from EMI which helped shape groundbreaking recordings by the Beatles and Pink Floyd.

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Primary Source Expander

Reduce stage bleed and sensitivity to feedback when a mic is idle by automatically lowering mic levels between musical phrases. For mixing shows and live recordings.

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H-Comp Hybrid Compressor

Combining the modeled behavior of transformers, tubes, and transistors, H-Comp hybrid compressor plugin is a dynamics processor with the best of analog and digital in one plugin.

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eMo D5 Dynamics

The first plugin to use Parallel Detection, eMo D5 delivers 5 dynamics processors - Gate, Leveler, DeEsser, Compressor, Limiter - in one easy-to-use interface.

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Renaissance Axx

Engineered for guitars and bass, R-Axx is an all-in-one dynamics processor that delivers mix-ready results in seconds.

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Renaissance Channel

Renaissance Channel puts the best of Renaissance processing in one place: a complete channel strip combining EQ, compression and gating, with a double-precision audio path, separate sidechains for the Gate and Comp, and more.

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OneKnob Pressure

From light parallel-style compression to heavy squashing, OneKnob Pressure is a versatile dynamics processor, ideal for percussive sources like loops and drum busses.

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