Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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C. Bors
Wow, awesome UAD quality
I was reading already so much time about the Distressor, i thinked the time is here to try. Worth all pennys, i love it.
J. Vierra
Amazing, Amazing Tool!
The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor should be the first plugin of this type that should be in your toolbox. You may not need anything else. It is that good.
G. Campan
The real thing? Haven't used it
So people usually compare the real thing with a plugin emulation and they start their reviews so. Not me, as I never have used the real hardware. Nor do I feel the need to invest in 2 units costing as much as they do. What I can say is this plugin satisfies my needs of slamming drums and adding glue to a bus. Other uses? sure, plenty. Haven't tried it on everything yet. Sometimes aggressive is the key, sometimes a little goes a long way.
j. nilsson
The one!!
This is the best one out there i think.
Great job guys.
P. Diaz
Very good!
During a sale with vouchers, this dropped to $50. Great deal for a good, versatile comp.
E. Alexander
My Fav UAD Emulation - Never Fails
Hands down my favorite UAD plug-in - the Empirical Labs Distressor never fails on compression in my synth (musical element) bus. This compressor allows me to level my synths but also naturally place them farther in the mix - one of the few compressors that successfully accomplishes this. The "HR" knob lets you drive in the audio signal for ease and you can really drive the compression without hearing distortion.
M. Burbano
Bueno
Todos los plug ins deberían tener un menor precio.
A. Holbert
Amazing!
This sounds just like the Hardware version!
R. Mangile
First Choice
Always the first choice on my drum and vocal bus comp.
A. Holbert
Best Compressor hands down
This is the best emulation of the hardware unit I have ever used. I owned a Antelope Zen Go with their version of the plugin UAD just nails it every time.
K. Howard
Incredible Compressor Plug-in
The Empirical Labs EL8 is one of my new favorite plug-ins. It enhancing not just individual tracks but, it glues the mix perfectly. This will be my go to compressor on ALL my tracks and productions..
G. Fricke
Cleaner Vocals
The EL8 has been a nice addition to the signal chain creating cleaner vocals that require fewer takes and really help in the overall mix.
I. Inkilä
This thing is becoming my favourite compressor
It's very versatile and simply kills on vocals, the detection and colour features are great tools and the GUI is pleasing to look at. It also has a very good sound when automated to destroy tracks for more experimental sounds. Great addition to your arsenal, easy to use and sounds great. Simply a must have.
P. Raebiger
simple a very good one
Put the distressor on your vocals or parallel to your drums or what ever you want. Some tweaks and it sounds amazing good with character and weight. How it was mentioned: simple a very good one. Enjoy it!
c. jinho
good
best classic comp
I. Papagiannidis
Best for drums bass!!
Favorite one for drums and bass! A classic! Best tool for mixing!
L. Bates
distressor
I've put off getting it for 2 years and now i have it i have a crush on my drums))
C. Klutts
Gnarly
This things adds the nasty with just a few twists but is also capable of subtle compression.
I. Kravchenko
Excellent
Super versatile and great sound!
M. Peak
I Keep Coming Back to the EL8
The main strength of the Distressor is how fast it is. Even on a 2:1 ratio, the attack and release times make it quick and smooth, especially for vocals. I've also used it as hard limiter. Add to this its detection and color features (such as distortion) and it is a great go-to compressor.