SILIKA – Dual Diode Compressor | Kush Audio

After 9 years in the plugin game, Kush can finally say without exaggeration that, at least for one particular flavor of vintage compressors that clip beautifully, we have completely closed the Analog/Digital gap. SILIKA is not ‘close’, it’s not ‘different but just as good’. According to Kush, it’s ‘Sonically Identical’ to the types of hardware it’s modeled after.

Sound

SILIKA is the prime Kush plugin to embrace Kush hardware Tweaker ‘tri-meter’ display. On the bottom of the plugin, you can choose whether the meter displays Input & Output (great for setting up initial levels and final level matching), Gain Reduction only (great for when you’re dialing in compression), or all three (great for those of us who work fast and don’t want to bother switching modes). Silika carries for its charm sound an exceptionally convoluted harmonic distortion generator.

According to Kush, this sounds exactly like and sometimes even better than analog competing products. With Silika, the audio company Kush Audio shows another milestone in its plug-in development. This compressor should be on the same level as a number of large hardware compressors.

SILIKA sonically really close to the types of hardware it’s modeled after. There are plenty of compression and saturation plugins available, many are excellent. listen to the demo and you will hear the Kush vintage sound now out of a plugin instead of hardware in your studio. SILIKA at $99 or part of the Kush subscription is a win.

Rating:  Five Out of Five Stars

My experience is that SILIKA sounds fantastic on a single track and can be used also on the mixmaster track. Compared to the existing Kush plugin SILIKA comes with entirely distinct harmonics and transient clipping character. Silika emphasizes low mids and there are not so many plugins who can do that as good as SILIKA. This is another top plugin with that soft c(k)ushy soft sexy tone. Give it a run on your percussion tracks the results are exceptionally good and add those vintage tonal characteristics.

SILIKA plugin is Kush’s killer-sounding compressor that closes the Analog/Digital notch for a distinct taste of wonderfully-clipping old compressor sound. Silika vibrates beautifully emotional.

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Goodhertz updates Plugins to Version 3.5.0

Goodhertz has been working hard to enhance their plugins! From brand-new audio features in CanOpener, Vulf Compressor, and Wow Control, to brand-new visual features across the entire suite, Goodhertz has been optimizing and updating. To download version 3.5 immediately, go to Goodhertz downloads page. And here’s a breakdown of everything that’s new and improved

CanOpener Upgrades

CanOpener Studio’s gotten a serious upgrade: HQ Mode, Safe Gain, Dither, Volume Compensation, and overall algorithm improvements, all in a free update.

Dark Mode

Love Goodhertz plugins but like to keep the lights low? Goodhertz got you covered. All Goodhertz plugins now have a dedicated “Dark Mode.” You can enable Dark Mode by right-clicking anywhere in the plugin and heading to Preferences > Dark Mode.

Improved Language Support

Though Goodhertz started adding support for multiple languages way back in 2017, Goodhertz recently overhauled the translation system and are now proud to report that all translations are better than ever — including a brand new language for Goodhertz plugins, French.

Sidechain Tilt in Vulf Compressor

More flexible than a traditional sidechain HPF, the Sidechain Tilt really expands the tone-shaping options in Vulf Comp. Check out the new presets (Untamed 26″, Le Freak Kick, & Accordion Boom) to get a taste of the new sounds it can make.

Wow Control — Random Seeding

Love the randomness of Wow Control but wish you could tame it a little for repeatable bounces and synced instances? Meet Wow Control’s latest addition: the Random Seed control.

3.5 Updates

• Improved bounce/export repeatability in various DAWs — now guaranteed to produce the same output after multiple processing passes in most DAWs.
• Improved A/B functionality — now retained after closing the UI.
• Improved various UI elements — typeface tweaks and enhanced HUDs.
• Improved animations and metering on Windows.
• Fixed an issue where switching presets in Vulf Compressor could cause silent output.
• Fixed a bug where Megaverb could inadvertently filter the dry signal.
• Fixed preset locking behavior in Megaverb’s Predelay and Gate parameters.
• Added HQ Mode, Loudness Compensation, Safe Gain, Dither, and improved Crossfeed processing in CanOpener Studio.
• Added new Mixing / Mastering presets in CanOpener Studio.
• Added Sidechain Tilt providing tonal control in the sidechain signal of Vulf Compressor.
• Added new Sidechain Tilt presets in Vulf Compressor.
• Added selectable Random Seed in Wow Control.
  New UI color palette: Dark Mode!
• Improved bounce/export repeatability in various DAWs — now guaranteed to produce the same output after multiple processing passes.
• Improved A/B functionality — now retained after closing the UI.
• Improved various UI elements — typeface tweaks and enhanced HUDs.
• Improved animations and metering on Windows.
• Brand new French translations and additional language support in all plugins.
• Fixed an issue where switching presets in Vulf Compressor could cause silent output.
• Fixed preset locking behavior in Megaverb’s Predelay and Gate parameters.