The compressor is the most frequently used signal processor in the studio, and has been throughout the history of recording. Compressors have been used both to control the dynamic range of individual tracks and full mixes, and to achieve creative effects β many of which ended up becoming integral parts of the sound of hit songs and even entire musical styles. The IK Multimedia Vintage Compressors Bundle includes some of the T-RackS seriesβ most iconic and sonically pleasing compressor modules, in a complete package thatβs well suited both for mixing and mastering.
These modules are timeless classics; at the same time each one uses a different and unique method to achieve compression β so they all sound different, in addition to sounding great.
Black 76
Based on what is probably the most widely used compressor of all time for mixing duties, the 1176 Limiting Amplifier. FET (Field Effect Transistor) electronics are at the base of the sidechain circuit in this unit, and one of its peculiarities is a lightning-fast attack time, making it an ideal choice for percussive sources. On kicks or snare drums, it’s almost “mandatory” to have one patched in. Nonetheless, it’s at home on practically any source, from bass to acoustic guitars to vocals and more. The Black 76 model accurately reproduces the behavior of the original, down to the “all buttons in” mode for crazy compression effects, and is the perfect choice to give βpersonalityβ to any track that needs it.
White 2A
This processing is based on the legendary Teletronix LA-2A, considered to be the “magic” compressor β one that you find on the “money channels,” like lead vocals or lead instruments. The way it achieves compression is a work of art. The original hardware is based around a photo optical cell working together with a light-dependant resistor. This, and the tube-based electronics give it a warm, gentle and consistent compression, which is almost invisible at low settings βwith more character and harmonics added as the signal gets more compressed. White 2A behaves exactly like its hardware sibling, with the same simplicity of controls, to achieve the “magic.β Itβs most commonly used on vocals, but it can be applied on any source needing controlled compression and a subtle warm touch.
Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670
Based the Fairchildβ’ 670, it’s often referred to as the “Holy Grail” of compressors. The T-RackS version, which resulted from a painstaking analysis of the original hardware, reproduces all the features that made the Fairchild the first modern, Variable MU, tube-based limiter. These include a tube signal path, the possibility to control dynamics of L and R channels or Lateral and Vertical components of the audio spectrum separately (the latter very useful for M/S processing in mastering jobs), and its particular time constants. Simply place it on the stereo bus of your DAW, and it will impart to your track that euphonic sound that only real great processors can produce.
Opto Compressor
Features:
- 4 processors
- Modules can be opened under T-RackS shell or as individual plug-ins
- Custom Shop functionality lets you purchase additional modules from inside the program
- Complete built-in metering section with Peak, Perceived Loudness, Phase, and RMS meters, plus a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators
- Standalone integration with ARC System 2 processing
- All processors available as individual plug-ins
- 64-bit native support
- 32-bit 192 kHz support
- High-fidelity oversampling for high-quality audio processing through the entire signal path
- SCCβ’ technology coupled with IKβs unique DSMβ’ technology provides the most realistic software emulation of vintage gear to date
- Extremely easy to use, with style-based presets, full chain visualization, one-click single module or chain bypass, βcompareβ function and more



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