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Discover How Compressor Plugins & Dynamics Processors Can Shape Your Mix
Searching for a lightning-fast limiter plug-in to level out your drum bus? How about a Capitol-era compressor to add tubey weight to your lead vocal? If it’s control you’re after, you’re in luck: dynamics processors lay claim to some of the most celebrated sound-shaping tools of the past century.
And although many classic emulations look to hardware units of the past, modern dynamics plugins are more sophisticated than ever, able today to lend a full course of sonic refinement (including transient design and harmonic saturation) to any track in your session.
If you’re searching for the tools to tame, embellish, de-noisify, or radio-ready your mixes, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for a refresher on the many types of dynamics processors at Sweetwater that can shape and mold your music into living, breathing works of art.
Explore Cost-Saving Upgrades & Download Options at Sweetwater
If you’re looking to upgrade your existing tools, check out our selection of upgrades and expansions. On the other hand, if you want to buy full versions, the first step is to determine which platform you want the plug-in to run on. We offer plug-ins for both Macs and PCs, so make sure you get one that’s compatible with your operating system. Many of the plug-ins we offer include an instant download option, so you don’t have to wait for the boxed version if you’re in a hurry.
Shape Peaks and Level-tweak with Compression
Have you ever wondered how, in professional tracks, the voice can go from a whisper to a roar without losing clarity or jumping out of your speakers? The secret lies in properly applied dynamics processing through the use of compressors, limiters, gates, and expanders.
The main technique used to accomplish this is compression. Compressing your track makes loud parts quieter (downward compression) and quiet parts louder (upward compression). This approach is especially useful on tracks with drums. If you’re really going for a professional feel, consider a plug-in with multiband compression. This type of compressor lets you compress individual frequency ranges differently, giving you even more precise control over thumpy bass guitars and pokey horn tracks.
Silence Bleed, Hum, and Hiss with Noise Gate Plugins
Want to expand the dynamic range of your music or eliminate unwanted noise? Consider one of our plug-ins with an expander or a gate. For example, if you want to make quiet parts in your track even quieter, set an expander so it reduces the signal when it drops below the level of your instruments. You’ll end up with a track that has increased dynamics. A gate is another tool that can perform useful duties. Set it to reduce your track to complete silence once your signal falls below the threshold level. This type of noise reduction plug-in provides a completely clean track between the parts you want to hear.
Pump Up Your Kicks with Sidechain FX
Are you a special effects junkie? Try a dynamic plug-in with sidechaining. Sidechain compression can create classic ducking and pumping effects, which are great tools for carving out space for your kick or adding motion to pads, synths, and basslines.
Using Brickwall Limiters as More Than Mere “Loudness Plugins”
Brickwall limiting isn’t just another step in the loudness wars. It’s a vital tool for protecting your mixes from clipping the master bus and preventing intersample distortion. It can also be just the ticket for taming unruly transients when traditional compressors can’t act quickly enough. If you’re mastering your own tracks, a brickwall limiter plug-in is essential for achieving pro-level polish without sacrificing dynamics.
Call for Trusted Advice on Compression & Limiter Plugins
Not sure what effects you need, or which dynamics plug-ins are right for your system? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer. They love geeking out on features and helping you choose the best compression plugins, limiter tools, or expansion effects for your workflow.
What are the most popular brands for Limiter, Gate & Compressor Plugins on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Limiter, Gate & Compressor Plugins on Sweetwater.com?
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Oeksound soothe2 Dynamic Resonance Suppressor Plug-in
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FabFilter Pro-C 3 Compressor Plug-in
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Slate Digital VBC Virtual Buss Compressors Plug-in Bundle
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Sonnox Oxford Limiter Native Plug-in
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