This week’s free plugin is dB Comp from Analog Obsession, an over easy style vintage compressor emulation with an updated control set.
What Is dB Comp?
dB Comp is a compressor plugin in the style of a classic vintage DBX 160. This simple compressor has been a studio favourite for its gluey character. This VCA compressor is a favourite on everything from drums and bass to acoustic guitars. Its simple control set and over easy soft knee compression makes it flexible and quick to set up and the addition of a high pass filter in the detector and a mix control make it ideal for adding movement and excitement to drums.
How Do I Get dB Comp?
Analog Obsession plugins are available on Patreon, you can download them for free but supporting small developers is always appreciated and different tiers of support are available if you would like to contribute.
Click the button above to go the the Patreon website and download the installer.
dB Comp is available for windows and macOS as a VST, AU and AAX plugin, Apple Silicon compatible, no iLok required.
Julian Rodgers is Editor of Production Expert. He has a background in live sound and has been a Pro Tools user since 2001. He lives by the sea in West Cornwall where he plays piano, bass and guitar equally badly and is an avid collector of microphones and opinions about all things audio.