Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
Customer Reviews
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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J. Kriske
Just wading back in
I don't currently own a hardware version of the distressed to A/B this with, but I do have fond memories of working in a studio that had one. This is an equally fun and useful tool. As others have said, it's fantastic on percussive sounds. I'm looking forward to trying it on other things!
J. Kriske
Just wading back in
I don't currently own a hardware version of the distressed to A/B this with, but I do have fond memories of working in a studio that had one. This is an equally fun and useful tool. As others have said, it's fantastic on percussive sounds. I'm looking forward to trying it on other things!
A. Sis
Best Drumbus Comp!
Can’t mix without this Plugin on my drumbus chain. Makes it punchier, crispier and saturated! One of the best plugins of UAD!
A. Rosell
Fab Fav Compressor
Best compressor I've got for anything rock! Sounds amazing and gives you enormous power and depth to your tracks.
M. Dellit
Amazing!
Impossibly good on everything!
M. HARRIS
Nice Work!
UAD did a good job with this one!
T. Cherry
Amazing plugin!
I’ve always wanted to analog version of this and to now have it! Perfection! Once again y’all knocked it out the park!
C. Kim
Great!
My go-to compressor for Drums and vocals.Worth every penny!
T. Jackson
Just decent
Seen a lot of guys on YouTube recommending use it on a few vocals it’s ok but I expected more
V. German
Incredible device!
Great on drums, vocals, and grand piano
W. Rice
Love it
Use it with my LA2A between dry and comp for parallel compression sounds great in my DAW
G. Bernhardt
Great compressor
Just as good as my rack mounted EL8's...
A. Ayer
Wonderful and versatile
This is a great compressor. It can be used very effectively on any source material. Drums (oh yeah) vocals (definitely) bass, guitar, synth etc. it’s like a fully customizable 1176 and la2a in one box. Bottom line it sounds fantastic.
A. Martínez
distressor
I have got a great work experience with the distressor, getting to control my dynamic signals range to another level and and many other functionalities because of the versatility of this processor... thanks
R. Embick
Outstanding!
not expecting such a useful compressor, details that are so helpful - my new favorite product from you folks - actually, I really love all the gear that you have come up with that I've got.
A. Cengic
Amazing
EL8 Distressor is simply amazing! This plugin brings the magic of the Distressor hardware unit into the digital realm. The sound is truly authentic, and the distortion and compression options are outstanding. It allows me to add warmth and character to my recordings, whether it's a solo instrument or an entire mix. The user interface is intuitive and easy to use. EL8 Distressor has become an essential tool in my production, and I can't imagine working without it. Simply incredible!"
J. LACRUZ
Fantastic Emulation .Good
I use it on my main tracks. Definitely one of the best plugins to have!
J. Mateo
The one to beat
This is hands down one of my most used compressors in my collection. It can work on almost everything you slap it on and even for livestream's it is always on my master bus so i dont clip and get very versatile and transparent compression.
G. Mahn
Rich and Versatile
The EL8 rocks! Rich, warm tone and versatile options make it useful on a wide range of instruments and situations. It is a cornerstone in my primary DAW templates.
G. Udvarhelyi
Maaaaan!
I thought it will be great, but maaaan!!! :)))