Product Description

• An Obsessively Accurate Emulation Of API’s Flagship Compressor Now compatible with any soundcard on Mac and PC The API 2500 Bus Compressor is a permanent fixture on the stereo bus of many of the world's top engineers and producers. Considered the best of the Paul Wolff-era API circuit designs
• this famed compressor adds energy
• movement
• and tone to stereo mixes and subgroups unlike any other compressor. The API 2500 Bus Compressor plug-in is a spot-on emulation of this classic compressor
• capturing its all-discrete signal path with Thrust® circuitry — and features a fanatically detailed modeling of API's custom transformers and 2510 and 2520 op amps. The Only End-to-End API 2500 Emulation Poring over proprietary "for-your-eyes-only" schematics made available to Universal Audio by API
• our team of DSP experts analyzed two classic API 2500s — rackmount and in-console — ensuring one of UA's tightest behavioral circuit models to date. Working together with API's engineers
• we scrutinized every facet of the plug-in against its analog counterpart
• delivering the definitive representation of this iconic compressor. Early beta testing with UA artists confirmed that the plug-in ranks among the most accurate analog emulations in UA history. Built for the 2-Bus API designed the 2500 compressor with program material firmly in mind. Its Release control includes fixed or variable options
• while the Attack
• Threshold
• and Ratio controls offer musical tweaking throughout their range
• making the API 2500 a toneful dynamics overlord for your stereo bus. Thrust Control for Unmatched Punch Taken from their Paragon series of consoles
• the API 2500’s Thrust feature puts a filter before the RMS detector
• evening high and low frequency energy — so neither triggers the compressor more than the other. This gives you a tight hallmark API punch beyond any other compressor. Enhance Energy and Motion Most compressors only allow you to turn left/right linking on or off. The API 2500 Bus Compressor Link parameters allow for precision control of your mix's L/R dynamic interaction. Set exactly how much dependence — or independence — you want your L/R spatial dynamics field to have
• and hone your dynamic contours even further with the Shape control. Features Use any audio interface
• with both UAD Native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions included Glue together your stereo mixes and subgroups with the world’s finest circuit emulation of the iconic API 2500 compressor Select between "Old” and "New” compression
• with feedback or feed-forward sounds Sharpen your workflow with plug‑in‑only Mix and Headroom controls Punch up low frequencies with API's patented Thrust technology Contour your mix's stereo interaction with percent-based L/R Link controls Mix with artist presets from Jeff Balding (Faith Hill)
• Vance Powell (Jack White)
• Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• and more Versions Included with your Purchase UAD Native: Runs on your Mac or PC without any UA hardware Apollo Realtime & UAD-2: Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) Intel
• or Apple silicon processor Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) Free iLok account Compatible with iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) but not required Free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) A supported DAW compatible with VST3
• or AAX plug-in file formats. 

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About the Universal Audio API 2500 Bus Compressor

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Universal Audio API 2500 Bus Compressor a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Universal Audio API 2500 Bus Compressor?

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

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