OPTO Compressor

Softube's OPTO Compressor plug-in is meticulously modeled after a revered classic compressor hardware, known for its subtle tube character that delicately enhances the nuances of a performance while maintaining a natural sound. While retaining its warm and smooth tones, OPTO Compressor introduces essential modern features, designed to seamlessly integrate with contemporary DAW-based workflows, all while maintaining Softube's hallmark sound quality.

Drawing on our extensive experience and partnerships with renowned brands like Tube-Tech, Solid State Logic, Chandler Limited, and Marshall Amplification, Softube has a proven track record of faithfully capturing analog standards in software form. OPTO Compressor continues this tradition by offering the same iconic character as the original T4 Opto Cell from the early 60s, along with enhanced control, flexibility, and modern features.

OPTO Compressor provides the classic slow attack and smooth character of the go-to optical tube compressor, coupled with modern enhancements tailored for DAW-based mixing and mastering. Its Dry/Wet and Sidechain sections empower you with greater control and versatility. The Drive feature allows separate manipulation of distortion and character from gain reduction, a benefit over the original hardware, particularly in mixing scenarios.

The High Frequency Make-up feature compensates for minor high-frequency losses during compression, while the Stereo Link switch toggles between Stereo Linked mode (linked Left and Right gain reduction) and Unlinked Dual Mono mode (independent gain reduction for Left and Right channels). OPTO Compressor shines on vocals, guitar, bass, or as a secondary gain reduction stage after the FET Compressor Mk II on a vocal track.

Moreover, this plug-in seamlessly integrates with Console 1, Softube's mixing system, ensuring an optimized mixing experience.

Features:

• OPTO Compressor meticulously emulates the timeless analog compressor, revered for its warmth, smoothness, and character-enhancing abilities.
• Modern features like Drive, Stereo Link, Sidechain, High Frequency Make-up, and Dry/Wet provide enhanced flexibility.
• Authentically replicates subtle tube distortion character.
• Console 1-ready.
• Included in the Icons: The Compressor Collection suite.