Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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G. Porrino
Distressor.
Does exactly what it's supposed to, and for a lot less dosh. Excellent.
M. Kleimert
Compressor with attitude
I like plugins that have their own personality and sound. The Distressor is such a plugin. Having worked with the hardware version I must say you really nailed it
M. Montañana
Impecables armónicos
Al aplicar distressor...se logran armónicos que empujan frecuencias fantasmas. Increíble
B. Ford
Bruh... Its a Distressor... Enough Said
You’ve seen it in the studios and you’ve heard it on countless tracks. I’ve used it in so many session but never owned one... UNTIL NOW!!! Stop playing and ad this your plug in library.
@ProducerBenFord
a. petrucci
Greatest Tools for Musicians
These are the tools needed for musicians to make the art, without them theres no art
this plugin is amazing! in fact all the ua plugs are the brush for the artists.
Thank you!
K. Kling
Pushing stuff forward!
Works on so many things that need some grit, midrange or parallel compression. Some of the presets work very well also, on some vocals I worked on. It became a handy tool for me at once.
D. Leitner
Supertight!
Tightest Kick Ever!
P. Rackley
Absolutely Love it
This plugin is a perfect tool for drums!!! I’m finally getting my kick to sound like I want. Outstanding!!!!!
P. Rackley
Absolutely Love it
This plugin is a perfect tool for drums!!! I’m finally getting my kick to sound like I want. Outstanding!!!!!
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Identical to my hardware 99.3%
I’m stunned that a digital software plugin sounds like hardware. I’m considering selling my Hardware distressor and my other analog gear. Software modeling has become ridiculously good.
S. Rowe
Mind...
Blown!!
Love this thing!
J. Lozano
Really good Compressor!!
Very useful for everything!! Drums and guitars sound amazing by it!
S. Peterson
Another very useful tool.
Another very useful tool. I have not been able to use the EL8 too much as yet but it does have its own character which I find appealing. It probably won't be my desert island compressor but time will tell. At half price, absolutely buy it!
M. CISCATO
20 stars :)
It's amazing on drums or percussive sources
M. Cizmeli
Best compressor for kick
Your kick be so big and dynamic
R. Pressman
Versatile compressor, can't go wrong on drums
I've used this on just about every drum bus since I've gotten it. Works well for vocals too.
J. Marso
Whoa!
I had no idea I needed this compressor. I started the demo, put it on a drum bus, and just bought it immediately. On vocals it’s amazing too!
T. Griesgraber
Great tool and nice color alongside others
I actually own a hardware version, but it's great having the plugin to try using on multiple sources. Nice color to this and a great contrast to things like the 1176 and it has one of the best UAD graphic interfaces too.
J. Birr
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
I can't say I have worked with the hardware so I can't compare the accuracy of the emulation, but this plug in sounds great for colorful compression. The EL8 can really crush source material without the unpleasant artifacts. Excellent on drum buses or single percussive sources, but can be used for "everyday" compression and dynamics control at more moderate settings on vocals, bass, and (I haven't tried it yet but probably) horns.
I have the Fairchild, LA-2A, and 1176 plug-ins too. The EL8 is a great compliment to those rather than a "me too".
J. Birr
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
I can't say I have worked with the hardware so I can't compare the accuracy of the emulation, but this plug in sounds great for colorful compression. The EL8 can really crush source material without the unpleasant artifacts. Excellent on drum buses or single percussive sources, but can be used for "everyday" compression and dynamics control at more moderate settings on vocals, bass, and (I haven't tried it yet but probably) horns.
I have the Fairchild, LA-2A, and 1176 plug-ins too. The EL8 is a great compliment to those rather than a "me too".