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Today I'm here to talk about one of the most essential tools in any modern music producer's toolkit - the compressor plugin VST. Compressor plugins are a type of audio processing software that can be used to control and shape the dynamics of your mix. They allow you to adjust various aspects such as volume, attack, release, and more in order to create a tighter sounding mix with greater clarity and punch.
Compressors work by reducing loud signals while boosting quieter ones so that all parts within your track have equal presence when played back together. This is especially useful for vocal tracks or instruments like drums which tend to overpower other elements if not properly tamed down by compression. By using compressors correctly you can achieve greater clarity without sacrificing too much dynamic range from your recordings or mixes overall sound quality .
Additionally, compressors also help add character or “glue” certain sounds together within a track making them feel fuller & more cohesive when playing back at once.. This allows producers & engineers alike create larger than life sounding mixes with great impact! So next time you're looking for an easy way make sure every element has its place in your production then don't forget about compressor plugins VSTs– they'll definitely come handy!
Pulsar Audio Smasher Is FREE For A Limited Time
Plugin Boutique offers the Smasher ($49 value) compressor plugin by Pulsar Audio as a free download for a limited time (iLok account required).
It is almost impossible to not have at least one 1176 clone in your plugin folder. The storied FET compressor’s character has kept it relevant even years after its introduction. If you’re after the absolute smashing you can do with all-in, then MixbusTv and Pulsar have you covered.
For a limited time, users can grab Pulsar Smasher thanks to a promotional effort by MixbusTv. The plugin, which normally retails for $49, only requires a subscription to MixBusTV’s YouTube channel.
From there, prospective plugin addicts can head over to the Community section within the channel for more information regarding the details of the promotion as well as the special link necessary to get it for free.
Pulsar Smasher First Impressions
Pulsar Smasher is a decidedly simple compressor. You won’t be dialing in finer attack and release stages for the envelope. Instead, there are four simple controls.
Input feeds the compression itself, which is vital as Smasher has no threshold control. This, of course, can be compensated with the output knob. The last two controls are a simple bypass and a mix knob.
Smasher isn’t intended for fine-tuning but rather does one of the many things that made the 1176 a household name for engineers. Using the famous British mode, this particular compressor absolutely crushes audio signals, making for a great parallel compressor.
Sure, the controls are limited, but it is a fine addition for producers looking to add a little extra heft and body to their drum bus without wanting to spend time dialing in the particulars. Smasher works well and is suitable for percussion, guitars, and vocals with appropriate wet/dry levels.
This promotion only runs for a limited time, so act quickly if you want to add a compressor workhorse to your stable. It may lack the detailed controls of the many other FET emulations on the market, but it certainly bears the sound and characteristic distortion of the venerable 1176.
Pulsar Smasher Free Download
Pulsar Smasher is available for FREE for a limited time via Plugin Boutique. Keep in mind that an iLok user account (registration is free) is required to activate the plugin.
If vintage compressors are your thing, check out our free BPB Dirty LA plugin, too!
Smasher is available for Windows and Mac computers. Supported plugin formats are AU, VST, VST3, and AAX. Native Apple Silicon and Intel binaries are provided for Mac users.
More info: Pulsar Smasher (FREE for a limited time)
