Renaissance Compressor

Classic, multi-application compressor and expander

The Gold Standard for Modern Compressors

The Renaissance Compressor revives the warmth that made vintage analog compressors great—with the transparency and additional features made possible only with modern software designs.

As the gold standard for modern compressors, R-Comp brings clarity and definition, with the added versatility of classic opto or modern “electro” attack/release times.

Choose from warm or smooth character
Auto-release provides silky gain reduction, even when pushed
Flexibility to handle all common compressor scenarios
Compression and upward expansion, both with soft knee
Parameters control “feel” as well as performance
Ultramaximizer-based limiter catches peaks
Three skins customize the compressor’s look
Informative metering includes a limiting indicator

Watch It in Action

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What Top Pros Are Saying

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Dynamics Made Easier

Choose Your Character
Maybe you like a smooth, “optical” character for vocals and bass. Or maybe you prefer the modern VCA sound for tighter, faster compression. Renaissance Compressor offers you the best of both characters.
Compress Down—or Expand Up
Emphasize the snap of percussion, accent acoustic guitar strums, or make attacks more prominent—to give the excitement of upward expansion, Renaissance Compressor can set compression ratios lower than 1:1.
Presets to Kick Start Your Projects
Explore dozens of presets from world-class producers and engineers including Michael Brauer (Coldplay), Greg Wells (Dua Lipa), Lu Diaz (Jay Z), and Dave Pensado (Justin Timberlake), and more.