Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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P. Phorun
Very versatilely compressor.
Good compressor and very good preset to get start. I love this .
J. Ruziev
The Сlassic!!!
The best distressor emulation ever! I use it in every project, it's a must-have plugin!
R. Cherry
Can't use blurry or black none of received instructions have worked.
Unable to use, blurry or black and no updates work. Forced to use other products.
W. Baldwin
download
I never got the download it did not work. I need help with that asap.
W. Baldwin
download
I never got the download it did not work. I need help with that asap.
W. Rice
Everything compressor
If you had only one in your tool box this it.
V. Ruzicic
Old but gold!
So much greatness!
J. Medlin
Empirical Labs in an affordable format!
Absolutely essential plug-in for guitars, bass, keys, vocals… You get the idea. Works on everything!
G. Smith
Low key incredible usage!
I had other versions of this plugin but with the UAD manual giving such precise and useful info I love this version the most! Such a versatile comp that sounds amazing!
E. Brassard
Excellent
Excellent
E. Brassard
Excellent
Excellent
L. Leonard
The classic!
so easy to use and reach to the sound I aimed.
Love to use on kicks and strings
A. Adedwuon
When it works, it works.
I believe this is the first 5 star I have ever given to any UAD plug that I own. Having used this plug for about two years, I believe it's a worthy tool that gets the job done. I have tracked vocals with it in Unison, as well as used it in a mastering chain post analogue Buss Comp and it worked its own magic at the right settings. I have tried it in mixing and I have not found a real use for it in that arena compared to other tools in my arsenal. When you find the sweet spot in your use case, you will understand what I mean by it works when it works. I am reviewing as a plugin tool and not comparing to the real hardware as I have never used the hardware.
E. Alexis
Worth Every Cent
If you found yourself looking through the reviews for the distressor, you pretty much already have your answer. Yes, it's worth having this in your arsenal and yes, you will probably use this on most of your mixes if not all of them. Great saturation feel, and just a positive element to any vocal or instrument.
t. fassbender
this smacked my tracks up
fantastic compressor, using it daily. a great tool to control dynamics and punch.
A. Hunt
This is becoming my go-to comp
Clean and dirty. Use it on anything
H. Hamid
a legendary compressor
Heard a lot of good things about this compressor that I had to have it in my tool set.
H. Hamid
a legendary compressor
Heard a lot of good things about this compressor that I had to have it in my tool set.
L. Jáger
Super!
I recommend this versatile compressor.
n. else
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
Excellent little Compressor. I had experimented with the Kiive unit so though an amateur was familiar with the layout. Though mostly rely on presets with some minor tweaking. Very Satisfied