Customer Reviews

  • Amazing and versatile

    ★★★★★
    by Heiko Klüh
    It has a nice, big fat analog sound. And it is easy to dial in various compressor characters, so that your signal will merge into your soundfield. I use it for various single instruments and it improves my workflow a lot. Well done! I mean, for a plugin a very good vst ;-)

  • My new Goto master buss compressor

    ★★★★★
    by ResX
    This thing is killer ! It has a depth of field and openness I haven't found on most plugin compressors. I still see use for my UAD version, but the class A sounds different enough to warrant buying it. I A/B the two for hours on tons of material of different genres, then I pulled the trigger. Glad I bought it!
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thanks!

  • Shadow Hills. Amazing!

    ★★★★★
    by Richie Peña
    Shadow Hills. Amazing! Loving this plugin. Has been on every mix since I got it. The addition of Mono Maker, Stereo Width and Parallel Mix raises the bar. Game changer.

  • The most natural analog comp plugin!

    ★★★★★
    by miura
    Brainworx claims class A has punchier sound.
    But,I love its natural sounds on subtle comp setting.
    It is the most analog comp plugin I've ever had!
    And UI zoom function is helpful.
    Thanks!
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thank you and enjoy!

  • Class A

    ★★★★★
    by Rick Veneer
    I have been enjoying using the original "green" version of this wonderful compressor, but I have to say that I am loving this version even more. Having both the optro and discrete comps per channel with the ability to select either or both together is a winner (common to both versions of course) and the sound quality and performance of both is A1, but the added feature set and exceptional sound of this version is something else.
    Bloody marvellous. Class A.
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thank you Rick!

  • class a

    ★★★★★
    by Doc
    wow!!! I was actually blown away by the clarity and depth of this unit ...I love the green one; but this is a step above..def more aggressive; but absolutely musical and delicious...you guys are the best, I hear so many negatives because p/A doesn't create more 1176's etc..you guys have the best selection of tools in the game, thank you!!!
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thanks, and we even have a great 1176-style unit with our Purple Audio MC77. If you love 1176 sound, we believe this plugin will not disappoint anybody.

  • Shadow Hill mastering Compressor Class A

    ★★★★★
    by neal1047
    Brainworx has done it again. No need anymore for any separate 2-compressor solutions for mastering. Initially I was put off by the clunky retro styling, but WOW! There is no guesswork with this one. Hearing is believing. Very flexible. This is so much better that some of my non-professional kludgey solutions I've tried. You guys are the best!
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thanks!

  • Great

    ★★★★★
    by CC
    To be honest: The last month I've bought and tried several compressors for Mastering including the "green" Shadow Hill, but I wasn't fully satisfied. Now PA / Brainworx introduced the Class A and I have to say: They've landed a direct hit. This plugin has its own character, adds punch, TMT is great etc. I like "Iron" (it's neutral for me), which fits my taste. Btw.: I'm using it mainly for electronic music (Trance) and it's doing a great job here. Thank you.
    Plugin Alliance response
    Please enjoy!

  • Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A

    ★★★★★
    by JEF
    Bought the upgrade on Day 1, swapped it with the Green on my Master Buss -Wow! The enhanced depth, width, and timbre are markedly different from the Green. Very impressive and worth every penny. Another winner from Brainworx and Plugin Alliance.
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thank you and enjoy.

  • Class A has it all !!!

    ★★★★★
    by Produce_in_the_box_fr
    Once again the brainworx team and plugin alliance placed on another level, works it in the box !!! and once again I say Bravo it's exellentissime!!! Donat.L (produce in the box.fr)
    Plugin Alliance response
    Thank you!