Softube has announced the release of Icons: The Compressor Collection - a troupe of three legendary compressors that have been studio staples since the 1960s and ‘70s—expertly modeled for authentic character and modernized for a DAW-based workflow. Here’s more from the press release…
From the "fastest compressor in the world" to the storied tube-based optical compressor and the snappy, super popular snare drum comp. Icons gives you the power of three superstar compressors with three distinct gain reduction technologies in one collection.
Icons' modern features make it easy to tailor the sound of the tracks on your mix. With distortion and saturation separate from gain reduction, you can shape the sound by adjusting the amount of drive. Stereo Link offers the ability to toggle from Stereo Linked mode, with linked Left and Right gain reduction, to Unlinked Dual Mono for independent gain reduction for Left and Right channels.
The Sidechain section—sporting Sidechain Punch, Sidechain Filter, and External Sidechain—lets you customize the compression sound to best suit the sound source. With the High Frequency Make-up feature, you can compensate for the slight loss of higher frequencies when compressing the sound source. Dry/Wet gives you the possibility of using parallel compression.
What’s Included?
FET Compressor Mk II
FET Compressor Mk II is an absolute essential. Fast, bold, in-your-face, and befitting a slew of sound sources. Grab it for vocals, snares, kick drums, guitars—the list goes on.
OPTO Compressor
OPTO Compressor's claim to fame is its characteristically subtle tube distortion and slow attack time. Use it on vocals and bass; or as a second gain reduction stage after FET Compressor on a vocal track.
VCA Compressor
Colorful and quirky, VCA Compressor offers a classic vintage sound. With its hard knee compression curve, it’s a shoo-in for snappy snare drums but also works nicely to add texture and attack to guitar and bass sounds.
Key Features
Includes three essential plug-ins: FET Compressor Mk II, OPTO
Compressor, and VCA Compressor
Meticulously modeled on the most popular, oft-used compressors in the world
Added modern features such as Drive, Stereo Link, a Sidechain section,
High Frequency Make-up, and Dry/Wet
An intuitive layout and workflow to quickly tailor the sound of the tracks in a mix
Available for use in Softube Console 1 Mixing System
Pricing & Availability
Softube Icons: The Compressor Collection is available now priced 199 USD until 1st March 2023 (normally 299 USD).