Compressors, Gates and De-essers
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Tegeler Creme Green
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Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET
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WES Audio ng78 FET Compressor
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Tegeler Vari Tube Compressor VTC Green
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Tegeler Magnetismus 2
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Chandler Limited EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter
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Manley Variable MU Mastering
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ART Pro VLA III
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL8 XXX Anniversary
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Heritage Audio Herchild 670N
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SPL Venos Black
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Hazelrigg Industries VNE
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Neve 2254/R Mono Limiter/Compressor
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Elysia Alpha Compressor
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Rockruepel comp.two compressor
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Chandler Limited TG1
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Heritage Audio LANG P.LANE Type 436
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Antelope A4-1B Complete Edition
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Weight Tank WT-Comp
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Locomotive Audio 14B
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AEA 1029 Kompressor
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TritonAudio Kompressor
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Elysia xmax qube
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Elysia xmax
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WES Audio ngTubeComp
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Neve 88C
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Warm Audio WA76-A2
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Warm Audio WA76-A
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Warm Audio WA76-D2
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Warm Audio WA76-D
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Chameleon Labs 7721 Stereo VCA Compressor
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Black Lion Audio Seventeen-500
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Eventide Omnipressor 2830Au
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Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer
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WES Audio ng76 FET Compressor
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DOCtron IMC MK2
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SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2
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Lindell Audio LiN2A
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Elysia xpressor neo qube
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Elysia xpressor neo
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SPL DeEsser MKII
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Heritage Audio Tubesessor
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Chandler Limited RS660 Tube Compressor
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IGS Audio One LA 19"
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About Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Compressors, gates, and de-essers are essential tools for shaping dynamics and controlling unwanted noise. They're used by recording engineers, mixing engineers, and producers to achieve a polished, professional sound, often subtly or dramatically impacting perceived loudness and clarity. Mastering engineers rely heavily on these processors to finalize tracks for distribution.
Compressors, Gates and De-essers — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Offer precise control over audio signal dynamics.
- Can significantly enhance clarity and perceived loudness.
- Reduce unwanted noise and improve signal-to-noise ratio.
- Allow for creative sound sculpting and character shaping.
CONS
- Can introduce unwanted artifacts if improperly configured.
- Over-compression can result in a lifeless or unnatural sound.
- Complex settings can be challenging for beginners to master.
- Can mask underlying issues in a performance if relied upon too heavily.
Frequently Asked Questions About Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Compressors reduce dynamic range gradually, while limiters prevent signals from exceeding a certain threshold – often used as a final stage for loudness.
De-essers target and reduce harsh 's' sounds (sibilance) in vocal recordings, preventing them from being overly distracting or fatiguing.
Sidechaining allows one signal to control the gain reduction of another, creating rhythmic pumping effects or freeing up space in a mix.
