Achieve Mastering-grade Compression in the Box
Clarity and punch — these are the hallmarks of a world-class mastering compressor. The Bettermaker Mastering Compressor plug-in gives you just that, enabling you to elevate your digital productions with the unrivaled sound of Bettermaker's analog mastering hardware. Indeed, this software flawlessly delivers the sound and behavior of a mastering-grade analog VCA compressor. Additionally, it provides you with both Peak and RMS detection, switchable Feed Forward and Back modes, and three processing modes based on iconic studio hardware units. Two independent Coloring circuits add ear-grabbing sizzle to your signal, and you get a dedicated Sidechain section with onboard EQ. Stereo, Dual-mono, and Mid-side modes give you tremendous flexibility, while TX-Drive provides you with adjustable transformer headroom. The Bettermaker Master Compressor includes high-resolution dynamic Gain Reduction, Threshold, and I/O Level displays, plus you get high-precision M-S metering, I/O monitoring, and balance and correction tools. Furthermore, it includes parameter linking and a Mix control for seamless A/B comparisons and parallel processing. Are you searching for that million-dollar sound? If so, the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor plug-in certainly delivers, giving in-the-box engineers a high-end toolset for achieving results on par with professional mastering houses.
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Three versatile flavors of compression
No matter what type of compression character you're aiming for, the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor plug-in can achieve it. It gives you three distinctive compression modes: BM, SG, and DX. BM mode offers Bettermaker's signature transparent compression, with a long attack time, variable knee, and smooth response, making it ideal for mastering applications. Next, SG mode yields British-flavored compression with flexible attack and release times, perfect for adding punch to your master bus or drums. Finally, DX mode gives you classic American compression, with an aggressive response and energetic tone, making it a shoo-in for individual vocal, drum, and guitar tracks.
Shape your sound with precise control
Thanks to its extensive customization options, the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor plug-in optimizes any signal you feed into it. The onboard highpass filter cleans up muddy signals. The dedicated Sidechain section, which includes a Listen function, and the 3-band EQ give you surgical control over your audio. You also get an external sidechain for bringing your third-party tools into the circuit. This plug-in faithfully captures the harmonic-laden sound of Bettermaker's analog hardware with two independent Coloring circuits, enabling you to infuse your signal with either gentle saturation or aggressive diode-style clipping, with switchable odd/even configurations for added harmonic excitement. Additionally, this plug-in includes expanded ratio options not present in the original hardware, flexible knee controls, independent Mid-side processing options, and other advanced compression controls. At Sweetwater, we find that the Bettermaker Mastering Compressor plug-in gives you everything you need to shape your sound with pinpoint precision while injecting it with depth and character.
Bettermaker Mastering Compressor Features:
- A software emulation of Bettermaker's renowned analog mastering hardware
- Flawlessly delivers the sound and behavior of a mastering-grade analog VCA compressor with Peak and RMS detection modes
- Feed Forward and Back modes switch between musical-sounding and high-precision compression
- 3 distinctive processing modes — BM, SG, and DX — based on iconic studio hardware units
- 2 independent Coloring circuits add ear-grabbing sizzle to your signal
- Dedicated Sidechain section with onboard EQ dials in the perfect space in your mix
- Stereo, Dual-mono, and Mid-side modes give you tremendous flexibility
- TX-Drive provides you with adjustable transformer headroom
- High-resolution dynamic Gain Reduction, Threshold, and I/O Level displays
- High-precision M-S metering, I/O monitoring, and balance and correction tools
- Parameter linking and a Mix control for seamless A/B comparisons and parallel processing
- Includes expanded ratio options not present in the original hardware