The Gem Comp76 FET Compressor and Limiter Plug-In from Overloud is a powerful dynamics processor designed to give you full control over your track dynamics with three different revisions of a classic compressor, combining the best aspects of digital control and warm analog processing. With both plug-in and fully standalone operation on both macOS and Windows and a wide range of features that go beyond the original hardware, this compressor can provide easy access to fat and present drum tracks and tight and warm mixes.
A built-in low-cut filter in the sidechain allows you to program the low-frequency sensitivity, making it easy to increase or reduce bass compression. And parallel compression provides powerful control over the overall impact of the track while leaving transients intact. Three model revisions can be selected—Rev. A (the oldest and warmest version), Rev. D (the low-noise version), and Rev. F (for a crisper, more modern sound). While the Comp76 can be operated as a fully standalone program, it is also compatible with a wide range of DAWs as a VST, AAX, or AU plug-in.
Key Features
- Resizable graphic interface
- Low-frequency sensitivity control
- Harmonics amount control
- Oversample control, including ultra-oversampling mode
- Hyper-realistic simulation of the original unit thanks to 4th generation DSP technology
- Simulation of all transformers in the original unit
- Simulates the original All-Buttons-In mode
- Low CPU usage (more than 1000 instances on a Macbook Pro Retina)
- Loads of presets designed in real mixing sessions
- Scribble strips: Take notes anywhere on the plug-in panel
- Calibrate the VU meters at five different sensitivities
Beyond the Original Hardware
Sidechain Filter: You can tweak a low-cut filter on the sidechain to reduce the compressor sensitivity to lower frequencies. The amount of harmonic generation can be controlled as well.
Parallel Compression: Parallel compression is a powerful mixing technique, which helps improve the overall impact of the track while leaving the transients intact. It is achieved by summing the compressor output with the original track.
Mid-Side Processing: You can seperately compress the differences between the mono (mid) and stereo (side) elements of the track using different compression settings for each. This gives you complete control over the dynamics, allowing you to squeeze the stereo aspect to tighten the room mics if you want an in-your-face drum sound.