Glue Compressor

Compressor
Ableton

The Glue Compressor is an analog-modeled compressor created in collaboration with Cytomic and based on a classic 80's bus compressor. Designed primarily for use on Main or Group Tracks to cohesively glue multiple sources together, it combines essential dynamics control with analog character and includes a built-in sidechain section with EQ capabilities.

Key Features

  • Analog-modeled design based on classic 80's bus compressor hardware
  • Auto Release mode that adjusts automatically based on incoming audio using dual fast/slow times
  • Range slider for compression amount control (-60 to -70 dB for hardware emulation, -40 to -15 dB alternative)
  • Soft clip switch with fixed waveshaper for taming transients
  • External sidechain with gain and Dry/Wet controls
  • Sidechain EQ section for frequency-specific triggering
  • Oversampling option to reduce aliasing and transient harshness
  • Gain reduction meter display with Clip LED feedback
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