Classic VCA-style Punch Meets Contemporary Production
With Overloud’s Comp 160 plugin, you get not one but three exceptional emulations of a legendary VCA-style compressor under one digital roof! What’s more, Overloud has also added a host of goodies not found on the original hardware units, such as built-in Mid-Side processing, onboard Parallel processing, Scribble Strips, and four unique VU meter calibrations. You’ll also love the Ultra Oversampling mode for top-notch audio quality, effortless harmonic saturation to taste, and workflow enhancement features like A/B comparison and multi-level undo and redo. With Comp 160 from Overloud, it’s never been easier to infuse your projects with the sound of one of music's most revered compressors.
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Classic VU
Simply put, this is where it all started. The VU version found in Comp 160 delivers the analog character and weighty transient impact that catapulted the 160 to music studio stardom. The VU-style metering and control layout will also greatly appeal to anyone who’s familiar with the original hardware unit.
XT with extra features
The XT Version brings you that same classic 160 character but with some noteworthy differences. Thanks to a transformer in the reference model, the XT version has a more natural harmonic presence that, according to Sweetwater studio engineers, results in a warmer sound and a more pronounced low end. Additionally, the Over Easy control on the XT version gives you soft-knee compression, especially useful for vocals or other sounds that aren’t as transient-heavy.
Bring your A game
The A version sets this legendary compressor firmly in the modern age with a slightly faster response time and overall tighter control. Its smooth sound, wide frequency response, and fast attack controls mean this version especially shines on drums, though we think you’ll find the A version has many contemporary use cases, especially when transparent-style compression is what you're after.
Overloud Comp 160 Features:
- 3 exceptional emulations of a legendary VCA-style compressor in 1 plugin!
- Explore rich and punchy analog-style comp, a warm and harmonically dense style, and a more modern, transparent flavor
- Integrated Mid-Side processing for focusing or widening the stereo image
- Onboard Parallel compression enables you to blend compression to your desired effect
- User-defined harmonic saturation easily adds subtle warmth or aggressive grit
- User-controlled Ultra Oversampling improves audio quality and reduces artifacts
- Multi-level undo and redo, plus A/B comparison, help you make speedy decisions and stay in the creative flow
- Scribble Strips help you stay organized by letting you take notes on the plugin panel
- 4 different VU meter calibrations for your preferred workflow