Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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B. DESAULT
Truly effective
Very amazing...it's radical, pure or nasty in the cuts, and has a grain of folly. One of the most originals from all the uad's that I have.
D. Rudnytsky
Distressor decision
Wasn't sure whether this EL8 would be a real improvement to my studio or simply "another piece of gear" but it's rapidly proving to being essential, & far more flexible than I expected.
Highly recommend!
S. Datskevich
The best
The best of all emulations of this device from Empirical Labs
G. Spiridion
NICE SOUND
Good plugin, good sound and I like it.
D. Gill
Adding bite
Getting used to this plugin, but sounding promising. Many hours of fun to be had getting that sound you want. My strat sounds excellent when compressed (all four buttons pressed down)
A. Ellis
Great Tool
Brilliant compress that does that little extra!
D. Ayala
One of a Producers best plugins
Drums, bass, and vocals sizzle with this amazing plugin. Its reputation is monumental in past and current praises.
D. Leftridge
Most Musical Compressor Plugin
Hands down the most musical compressor in my arsenal. It has become my go to for everything. Especially as the parallel compressor right on the drum bus thanks to the mix knob.
I. Bisbal
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
Very interesting and high-quality compressor.
Many thanks
A. Navarro
todo en uno
Desde siempre quise adquirir, esta maravilla de compresor, y no me ha decepcionado. Lo aprovecharé para todo. Maravilla de trabajo por parte de UA.
S. Earl
Totally useful
OK I can’t compare this to the actual hardware, however this is super useable, effective and easy. Fully recommend this plugin.
C. Palmkvist
Excellent !
Use it to everything! Bass , drums , and keys. Love it!
R. Martin
Fantastic
For bass it's brutal
R. REGA
very versatile
works in many different sources as the original analog piece
J. Flanigan
Awesome Compressor
This Distressor is everything as advertised. I placed on my vocal buss and without adjusting any parameter, the vocals sound better. I don’t know how to describe ‘better’, other than stronger, clearer . . ., just noticeably better.
I’ve just begun to use this on other tracks, but everywhere I’ve placed it, it made things sound better.
I. Kumpel
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
Just a blast! I haven't seen anything better!
W. Krol
Fantastic and versatile.
Great sounding and versatile.
T. Boćkowski
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Sounds amazing
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor sounds amazing , the best compressor for Drums.
Will give You punch , power and nice transients . Thanks for Universal Audio ))
G. Pillsbury
ILOK is a internet Prison and total buuulllllshiiiiiit
This plugin is freaking amazing and a total waste of money because of their idiotic ILok system that needs constant Wi-Fi connection to their system. My PC can’t deal with the strain. I asked for a refund and their bot said. ‘No way’. A waste of my money, I bought IK Multimedia and will use that instead. Freakin idiotic waste of money. THAAAAANK YOOOOU! AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGH!!!!!
A. Vish
The iLok racket
I cant imagine there ever being a problem with any plugins themselves, from UA. They are stellar. The only problem is software companies, UA included, who insist on perpetuating the iLok racket. The plugins simply need to be able to be licensed to a machine, not just "in the cloud", or on a iLok usb stick. Or, they must be able to be downloaded, unlocked...and thats it...no iLok anything. Perhaps its oldschool, but I do not ever have my studio machine connected to the internet unless I specifically have to update something or download, etc. Needing to be connected to the internet in real time, in order to use a plugin, in the future, will keep me from purchasing and using UA plugins.