Minimal System Instruments has announced the release of the Punch Evolved Compressor VST effect plug-in for Windows. It costs £19.99.

The original Punch compressor is one of Minimal System Instruments most popular plugins. Punch is an up-to-date version of one of the all time classic analogue compression and limiting processors, the 1176AE. The new Punch Evolved plugin takes this processor even further with a completely redesigned engine and the addition of new sound shaping features such as Mid/Side processing, EQ, and Gate sections.

Features:

• Ultra-fast attack time.
• Unique Analogue Modelled characteristics.
• FET Gain Reduction Emulation.
• Input & Output Gain Adjustment Knobs with adjustable Attack and Release Settings.
• An array of ratios including 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 for compression duties - but there is also the 20:1 ratio designed for full limiting applications.
• Mid/Side Processing.
• Gate with controls for Threshold, Attack, and Release.
• EQ with controls for Low/Mid/High.
• Custom Output Transformer Emulation design.
• Full automation capabilities.
• Flexible VU metering options.
• LED Visual Feedback.
• Presets produced by Movie Iga and Kendal Osborne.
• Based on the 1176AE Limiting Amplifier Compressor.

Download the demo: minimalsystem.com/plugins/evolved.rar