Swedish audio plugin developers Klevgrand have released Richter, a tectonic compressor designed to achieve heavy compression with a minimal amount of artefacts.
According to the press release, Richter is a compressor that empowers you to squeeze every bit of sonic perfection out of your tracks like never before. From mixes to vocals, punchy drums to smooth, transparent vocal tracks, Richter delivers great results across multiple genres.
Due to how the algorithm is designed, there are a few unconventional controls to tame Richter. First of all: one single parameter controls how much compression will get applied. The other (important) parameter controls how the internal envelope follower will react to transients vs continuous/lasting sounds. These two parameters make Richter a highly intuitive compressor where the user quickly will be able to dial in the wanted sound. On top of that there’s a boost switch that makes the amount span go to eleven.
Richter also comes with expected features like makeup gain, dry/wet mix, input trim and a simple EQ. There’s also a handful of factory presets to get anyone started.
Richter Key Features
Superheavy compression with minimal unwanted artifacts
Intuitive Transients and Amount dials
Real time graph visualization
Tonal control
Three-step boost switch
Input trim control
Makeup gain, Dry/Wet mix and Output control
Pricing & Availability
Klevgrand Richter is available for Mac and Windows (AU/VST/AAX) with an introductory price of $29.99 until June 15 2023 (normally $69.99). An iPad version is also available.