Product Description

• Compression With Character Presenting Combustor - a unique way to create personalized compressor timbres. This inspirational effect features adaptive saturation processing to add character and crunch to your audio
• all within a single plugin. Every compressor
• both hardware and software versions
• has its own unique tonality. This is due to the performance of the real-life circuitry or modelling in the virtual realm. Now you can give your own audio the type of sweet saturation that your tracks deserve
• and create a bespoke character all your own. Combustor features all the compressor controls you’d expect
• and some surprises too
• with 5 different saturation models and generous options for sound shaping. This plugin can add harmonics to bass lines
• snap to percussion and make your vocals sing.  Of course
•  also included are loads of factory presets to get your creative compression juices flowing
• from extreme settings to pump the master mix
• to more subtle blends for shaping transients and tails. Use these presets as jumping-off points and then adjust the saturation type
• threshold
• mix and other parameters to create your unique sound.  5 Saturation Types With multiple saturation models
• from subtle to screaming
• you can choose the type of adaptive saturation for your own audio. Depending on the characteristics of the incoming signal and your compressor settings
• saturation will be applied in different ways. Choose type A for a subtle tube effect
• or type E for overblown circuitry... and everything in-between. Experiment for yourself by cycling through the different saturation options and tweaking the saturation mix dial to taste.  Controls You Know As well as producing creative ways to compress audio
• Combustor is also easy to use
• with controls familiar to anyone who’s ever used a standard compressor. All of the normal compressor controls are present and correct: threshold
• attack
• release
• ratio and knee. W.A Production have even included a sidechain mode for effortless external triggering. With generous parameter ranges
• you should be able to achieve almost any compression effect that you need
• from transient shaping to glueing tracks together.   Input
• Output & Mix Ratio Use the Input and Output sliders to compensate for any gain boost or reduction caused by the compression settings with up to +/- 24dB attenuation. This allows for very accurate comparisons when A/Bing. Use the Mix ratio control at the bottom centre of the interface to dial in as much (or as little) of the compression as you like. Apply a conservative ratio for subtle dynamic shaping
• or push the control to the limit to hear a 100% effected signal.    Visual Feedback The central stereo meters show exactly what’s happening to the signal as it’s being processed in real time. This allows for accurate monitoring at every stage of the signal chain. As you drag the threshold fader down
• you’ll see exactly how much gain reduction is being applied to the audio. Peak indicators will glow red if the signal is running too hot. Presets With many included presets
• it’s easy to select starting points for your own compression experiments. Tailored to specific instruments
• genres and audio effects
• these factory options can be used on many types of audio. The presets include everything from subtle dynamic shaping to fully-crushed limiting.  W. A. Production are real-life producers making creative plugins to help you achieve studio quality processing quickly and easily. Enjoy! Features Compression with built-in adaptive saturation 5 different saturation types RMS / Peak ratio Sidechain mode Visual feedback Pop & click free bypass Responsive & CPU friendly Factory presets Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video  System Requirements macOS 10.13 and later (64-bit only) Windows 8 and later (32 / 64-bit) AAX version requires ProTools 11 or higher  Important Note for Mac Apple Silicon users: Before purchasing
• please review the current compatibility status of this plugin on your system here. Manene "I'm really enjoying Combustor so far! Sometimes your sound needs a little extra to get it going
• and Combustor's ability to add different styles of saturation mixed with compression gives it the power it needs to sound great. Will be using this in my mixes for sure!" 22Bullets "Combustor is a great tool for when I want to quickly add power and crunch to a weak sound... I love the simple interface and intuitive controls...highly recommend!" The Samplecast "With the simple twist of a dial I can easily audition different saturation and compression effects in double-quick time." Registration and Activation Video <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/YJHtWvm8z0Y" width="560"></iframe> Please Note: CHORDS is used as an example. Registration 1. Click the Download button in your Plugin Boutique account or go to https://www.waproduction.com/users/login 2. Click 'Create New Account' (if you already have a W.A Production account
• enter your details
• log in and skip to step 5). 3. Enter your details > Choose your marketing preferences > Click 'Finish Registration'. 4. Your account has been registered > Click 'Register Plugin'. 5. On the license registration page
• enter the license key from your Plugin Boutique account (which will be referred to as 'serial number' on our site) > Click 'Add'. 6. Your product will now be displayed in your W.A Production account > Scroll down to My Orders and click 'View Order'. 7. Click 'Download Files'. 8. Click 'Download'. Mac Installation 1.  Once the download is complete
• extract and open the ZIP folder you just downloaded > Open the Mac folder > Double-click the CHORDS .pkg installer file. 2. Click 'Continue'. 3. Read the Software License Agreement > Click 'Continue'. 4. Click 'Agree'.  5. Click 'Install'.  6. Click 'Close'. 7. Open CHORDS in your DAW. 8. Click the information icon in the bottom left-hand corner > Enter the serial number you were given in your W.A Production account > Click 'Authorize'. Your software is now ready to use in your DAW! Windows Installation 1. Once the download is complete
• extract and open the ZIP folder you just downloaded > Open the PC folder > Double-click the CHORDS PC installer file. 2. Click 'Next'. 3. Click 'Next'. 4. Select which plugin formats you would like to install > Click 'Next' > Click 'Install'. 5. Click 'Finish'.  6. Open CHORDS in your DAW. 7. Click the information icon in the bottom left-hand corner > Enter the serial number you were given in your W.A Production account > Click 'Authorize'. Your software is now activated and ready to use in your DAW!

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About the W. A. Production Combustor

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Why Choose the W. A. Production Combustor?

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

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