Product Description

• The FG-Stress is a digital replication of one of the industry’s most highly coveted analog compressors
• the Empirical Labs Distressor. Every aspect of the Distressor has been modeled
• which is no simple task due to the Distressor’s unique topology where every ratio is essentially a different compressor! Like the hardware in which it models
• the FG-Stress can mimic the tone of some of the industry’s most famous compressors like punchy VCAs
• fat tube compressors
• and even vintage opto units.   Features Digital replication of the legendary Empirical Labs Distressor Faithfully models every ratio as a unique compressor topology Emulates the tone of classic units: punchy VCAs
• fat tube compressors
• and vintage optos Delivers the same versatility and character as the sought-after hardware Integrated into Virtual Mix Rack for flexible mixing chains macOS Minimum OS - macOS 13 or later Processor / RAM - Intel or Apple Silicon
• 4GB RAM Plugin Formats - AU
• VST2
• AAX (64-bit host) Windows Operating System - Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processor / RAM - Intel or AMD Processor
• 4GB RAM Plugin Formats - VST2
• VST3
• AAX (64-bit host) Important note: A free iLok license manager account is required to run Slate Digital software. Important notes: A free iLok cloud account is needed to use this product. MetaTune is used as the example. The installation process is identical for all Slate Digital products.   1. Click Download in your Plugin Boutique Library or go to https://app.completeaccess.audio/authenticate/sign-up > sign up for an account or login   2. Click the blue person icon > click Profile > click iLok account > add your iLok user ID   3. Go to https://app.completeaccess.audio/gift > enter your Voucher code / License found in your Plugin Boutique Library > click Redeem   4. Check the box > click Get this product   5. Click Install   6. Download the install file for your OS > install the plugin   7. Open iLok License Manager > right click the plugin name > click Activate   8. Select a location > click Activate   9. Click OK   Your plugin is now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!

Additional Information

About the Slate Digital FG-Stress

The Slate Digital FG-Stress represents excellent craftsmanship in the Compressor category.

Why Choose the Slate Digital FG-Stress?

• •Authentic Slate Digital craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Slate Digital's respected Compressor lineup

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