Its best when paired with a more accurate, precise compressor like Pro-C2.Ĭompression is one of the most valuable tools in your VST plugin arsenal. However, we wouldnt use it as a standalone compressor plugin. Its commonly on sale for $29.99, making it one of the cheapest compression options on this list. You would use something clean like FabFilter Pro-C2 to thicken your signal, and even out the bumps, then add colour using the SSL EV2. This makes it a fantastic tool for parallel processing and extreme compression settings.
Using the compression alongside the EQ and mic pre-amps - the SSL EV2 injects beautifully warm, crunchy tones to your audio. It isnt the type of compressor youll use for transparency, because it adds so much colour and charisma to your sound. This means youre not only getting compression, but 2 analog modelled EQs, with a fantastic, driven mic pre-amp that crunches audio like no ones business, stereo control and even an expansion unit. Waves SSL EV2 is an emulation of the SSL 4000E channel strip. Its not the most wow-factor compressor, but it compresses audio extremely accurately. Use it on anything to thicken up your sound, without applying any warmth or character to the sound. FabFilter is especially good for dialling in fast compression settings, because it reacts instantly, unlike compressors that model analog circuits. Other compression plugins offer these meters, but they are nowhere near the level of FabFilters.
The gain reduction metering and knee displays allow you to dial in accurate compression settings and give full transparency over what youre doing to your signal. One thing to note is that the GUI of FabFilter Pro-C2 (and other FabFilter plugins) make them so pleasurable to use. Although its a higher price than the other top picks, it houses everything youd ever need for clean compression. Its a clean, precise, digital compressor that is entirely transparent and includes 8 different compression styles. FabFilter Pro-C2 is the mixing engineers dream.
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