In this week's Free Plugin, we are featuring Molotok from Tokyo Dawn Labs. A character compressor which is so flexible and easy to use it’s amazing that its free!
What Is Molotok?
Molotok is a flexible compressor with markedly different compression modes provided via the alpha-beta-sigma weighting control (just try it) and with a delta control for fine tuning the attack and release times this free compressor is every bit as good as many paid for compressor plugins and uses more of the greek alphabet that the competition too!
While Molotok, meaning “Small Hammer” in Russian, doesn’t emulate any vintage device, its sound and behaviour was definitely inspired by their most interesting musical peculiarities. This flexibility makes it a rewarding choice for almost any source in the mix, be it drums needing more crisp and impact, solidification and enrichment of vocals, or the enhancement of guitar and bass recordings of all types. Check out the tutorial video from Dan Worrall below.
How Do I Get TDR Molotok
Go to the TDR website using the button below and download the appropriate installer - that’s it!
TDR Molotok 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.