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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor

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B. Barr

December 19, 2024

Distresed

Engage Distortion for bass guitar. :)

P. Barreno

December 18, 2024

Suena de huevos.

Que les digo, hay infinidad de posibilidades en cuanto a textura y sonido.

H. Krocke

November 29, 2024

Great plugin !

Sounds great, just like a Distressor does !

F. Costa

November 26, 2024

My favorite Distressor

This is my favorite 'Distressor' plugin! I use it in all my mixes !
I really like using this plugin on snares or in parallel on drums. I also love using it in parallel on the lead vocal when I want a sound that's a bit more transparent than the 1176, for example.

E. Starzhynskiy

November 13, 2024

Tip for developers

Excellent performance from UA. Excellent sound from the original. The only minus is the design of the plugin. Personally, I want the legendary things to remain in the design of plugins in their forms. As, for example, a plugin was made in the design 1176. Because people who cannot buy the original want to see as much of this original as possible in the plugin (this only applies to the design). And adding various goodies to the plugin, here we cannot restrain the chef). I hope the UA team listens to the advice, because they do good things, and I want them to be even better.

T. Sekler

November 8, 2024

great for voice

As a voice actor this is an awesome tool. I am only starting to discover the possibilities. Adds organic power to my voice, very granular

R. Robertson

October 23, 2024

Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor

Just got this one and need to have more time with it.
Put it through presets after I watched the training videos.
Happy - happy - I purchased it.

j. hill

October 20, 2024

Perfect hybrid.

One of the first plugins I've put on my drums and thought, "I don't wanna be without this." Can get really close to an 1176, but can get really slow and punchy. Awesome on kicks and snares.

j. king

October 19, 2024

Very transparent plugin

This plugin is try good on vocals very easy to use gives you upfront vocals with no hassle,I do recommend it to anyone who can get to buy the real thing sounds very close

s. etzel

October 19, 2024

Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor

I've got a million compressors, but this one is top five,
beautiful on anything!

S. Apted

October 18, 2024

Super versatile

This plug-in is super versatile and works on everything including mastering. We use it on almost everything we record. It’s really the only compressor you need if you only want one! An absolute must for anyone recording at home.

h. Shin

October 14, 2024

Usual for me

Will be usual for me insturment

B. DESAULT

September 26, 2024

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

September 16, 2024

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

September 5, 2024

The best

The best of all emulations of this device from Empirical Labs

G. Spiridion

August 26, 2024

NICE SOUND

Good plugin, good sound and I like it.

D. Gill

August 21, 2024

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

August 20, 2024

Great Tool

Brilliant compress that does that little extra!

D. Ayala

August 19, 2024

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

August 16, 2024

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.

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