| Following the success of their debut software effects in 2018 (See our 3 Preamps and 3 Filters You’ll Actually Use by Arturia Review, modeling experts Arturia have launched a software bundle of iconic compressor recreations. |
| Bringing three rare, highly-prized studio hardware compressors into the digital domain using their exclusive TAE® modeling technology, Arturia is putting the impressive sound-shaping abilities of these industry legends to a whole new generation of producers. |
Following the “You’ll Use” ethos of their previous releases, the effects found within 3 Compressors You’ll Use are as direct as the title of the bundle: simple to use, powerful, timeless effects. Accurately modeled from the originals, each plugin offers its unique flavor of compression and analog signal path, from subtle saturation to slammed, pumping grit and everything in between. Not only do these plugins sound fantastic, but they’ve also been updated with subtle, optional modern touches like mid-side processed sidechaining and one-knob parallel compression to make great sounding audio more comfortable than ever.
Arturia has used the same expertise and technology behind the much-loved, award-winning instruments of V Collection to let anyone add some legendary studio hardware compressors to their arsenal. Accurately and painstakingly modeled on classics from Gates, Universal Audio, and DBX, these legends of the 50s and 60s have been given the breath of life, ready to face the challenges of modern music production. Each compressor also features great sounding presets from skilled studio engineers, as well as useful sound design tips and level recommendations to get each compressor sounding its best in your tracks.
3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use includes:
| Comp TUBE-STA – A perfectly recreated version of the rare tube-powered Gates STA-Level broadcast compressor. A dream for warming up bass and vocals. |
| Comp FET-76 – UREI’s fabled 1176 compressor, accurately |
| Comp VCA-65 – Our very own rendition of |
