Customer Reviews

  • I had neglected it for too long

    ★★★★★
    by TommySca
    Yes, I had neglected this plugin for too long and I used other solutions for the master bus, I certainly don't miss plugins in the collection.
    In conjunction with the release of the new OptoMax by the same brand, I decided to use the Class A Mastering Compressor on my master bus, also thanks to the sound that I had matured on other plugins I was able to better see the differences and the sound of this one.
    Although at first it seems intimidating because of the many knobs, in reality the operation is simpler than you think.
    The sound: when you think the mix is finished and you are already happy, turn on the plugin and you get a full-bodied and compact sound that, also thanks to the three types of transformer, can be brought to really powerful levels.
    All the various final options related to M/S treatment, stereo enahance, mono maker are then really very useful options.
    This updated version is really a gem.
    Great guys Plugin Alliance.

  • Amazing

    ★★★★★
    by Wolfgang
    It took a little time to learn how to use it. It sounds great to me. Absolute!

  • Well done

    ★★★★★
    by Kell
    What an amazing tool!
    I was really surprised what it does on the mix bus. Immediately, things come together in pleasing way and it is easy to dial in the desired sound I'm looking for – very versatile. +++1

  • amazing

    ★★★★★
    by foxy grandpa
    so i have to admit i am a bit of compressor collector. i love trying out different ones and seeing how they mold my sound. there are a few that have been my "go-to" throughout the years but this one just jumped to the top of the list. so much actually, that i had to write a review lol. it's extremely smooth! i use the medium loudness preset with marginal tweaks and right away it takes my record to a new level. gives it a thick, very polished, "commercial" feel. highly recommend, and at $30 it's an absolute no-brainer!

  • The last 10%

    ★★★★★
    by Alan Brucke
    This compressor took my test song to the next level. It’s a great way to get clean loudness. You can squeeze a couple more LUFS out of a master with ease. And it makes everything sound more alive. It gave my test song movement and energy. Really fantastic tool, it is now indispensable for me.

  • Top Compressor

    ★★★★★
    by MiamiDude
    Great for mastering with tone, punch, and that 3D sound! Very versatile!

  • COMP and Overall rating

    ★★★★★
    by Shunaiman
    The compressor makes precise approximations work like magic.
    I express special respect to the Native Instruments and Alliance team for their subtle sense of everything.
    Special respect for your decency. HATs off =)

  • I love it on almost every mix

    ★★★★★
    by Momo
    I had been recommended this plugin for a while and then decided to buy it.
    It really makes your mix sound more "professional" and "Glued together". At least most of the times. Depends on your mix. It is not a magic plugin but used correctly in can make your mix a whole lot better (and on many occasions fantastic) with just a view clicks.
    The only thing I don't like is the user interface. It's a bit convoluted because they tried to make it look exactly like the hardware version. After a while you get used to it but it's not optimal.
    I would totally recommend at least giving it a try. I don't think you're going to be disappointed:

  • Absolutely SMACKS!

    ★★★★★
    by Ed Brandon
    The character of this compressor is so unique. It gets my mixes to "smack" like no other. When dialed in, it really reinforces the tempo of the song, and accentuates the groove of drums in a mix in a way that makes you bob your head. This is the one for me.

  • the winner...

    ★★★★★
    by Synthitize
    One day I took the time to test all the compressors I had and demos too, and the result is that, far ahead, for me this shadows hill plug-in is the best! With more possibilities than a normal compressor, the result is clear...