Neve 33609

Compressor
UAD / Universal Audio

The Neve 33609 is a legendary outboard limiter/compressor emulation featuring diode-bridge dynamics control with independent left and right channel controls. Originally a workhorse on mix buses since the 1970s, the UAD version adds modern conveniences like Sidechain Filter, Dry/Wet Mix, and Fast/Slow Attack controls while preserving the unit's distinctive fat, British character and harmonic distortion qualities.

Key Features

  • Diode-bridge gain reduction with nonlinear modeling of harmonic distortion characteristics
  • Independent left and right channel controls with link/unlink option
  • Limit Threshold range +4 to +15 dB in 0.5 dB increments
  • Compress Threshold range -20 to +10 dB in 2 dB increments
  • Compression ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1
  • Limit Attack: Fast (2 ms) or Slow (4 ms)
  • Compress Attack: Fast (3 ms) or Slow (6 ms)
  • Sidechain Filter with continuously variable 12 dB/octave shelving (20-500 Hz)
  • Dry/Wet Mix control for parallel compression
  • Headroom adjustment (4-28 dB) for tailoring compression response
  • Limit Recovery and Compress Recovery with AUTO modes and program-dependent second-order filter behavior
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