Feed-Back Comp-1 & Feed-Forward Comp-1 /SC
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
After hearing "I wish I could afford those plug-ins" I was inspired to make VST versions of my modular created compressors.
These cover just about all compression needs for musical applications. I have included a Feed-Forward, Feed-Back, & Side-chain compressor to use as you feel necessary. I have also added optional detection circuit Filters, & Drive stage for all the vintage sounding or modern punchy color you could want. (Tip-Use the listen function to setup your detection Key). Have fun.
More info:
Feed Back compressors take some of their control voltage from the output, which is often interpreted as more musical-sounding. However a bit of practice is required.
Feed Forward designs take the control voltage directly from the input, and are generally more suited for fast attack work. However a bit of practice is required as threshold, attack, and release affect the sound differently depending on the feed structure.
Key Features.
- The choice between both Feed-Forward or Feed-Back designs
- Detection Filters & Drive
- Key listen
- Side-Chain
- Channel Link/Unlink
- Musical
Download Link
Download Manual
If you find these tools useful please donate what you can. Donate Link
These cover just about all compression needs for musical applications. I have included a Feed-Forward, Feed-Back, & Side-chain compressor to use as you feel necessary. I have also added optional detection circuit Filters, & Drive stage for all the vintage sounding or modern punchy color you could want. (Tip-Use the listen function to setup your detection Key). Have fun.
More info:
Feed Back compressors take some of their control voltage from the output, which is often interpreted as more musical-sounding. However a bit of practice is required.
Feed Forward designs take the control voltage directly from the input, and are generally more suited for fast attack work. However a bit of practice is required as threshold, attack, and release affect the sound differently depending on the feed structure.
Key Features.
- The choice between both Feed-Forward or Feed-Back designs
- Detection Filters & Drive
- Key listen
- Side-Chain
- Channel Link/Unlink
- Musical
Download Link
Download Manual
If you find these tools useful please donate what you can. Donate Link
Last edited by vieris on Sat May 03, 2008 2:04 am, edited 5 times in total.
"Any experiment of interest in life will be carried out at your own expense." http://rhythminmind.net - http://signaltonoize.com
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
Updated : Minor gui change..
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- KVRAF
- 3191 posts since 20 Sep, 2004 from Atlanta
thanks, vieris!
these will see some abuse this evening!
these will see some abuse this evening!
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
With some email help from the unicorn ringmaster in the enchanted playland.stanlea wrote:YOU did that ?
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- KVRAF
- 19134 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
New compressors!!!
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
I had a friend drooling over some of my Bidule & Tassman designs.bduffy wrote:New compressors!!!
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
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- KVRAF
- 19134 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
Cool. I'm checking them out now: very snappy attack! I love the amount of control. Questions:vieris wrote:I had a friend drooling over some of my Bidule & Tassman designs.bduffy wrote:New compressors!!!
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
1) Is "delay" similar to "release"?
2) If the normal versions have alredy have detector filters, what's the sidechain version for? You have to set up the sidechaining in your host, I take it?
- KVRAF
- 10361 posts since 3 Feb, 2003 from Finland, Espoo
Nice compressors but could you please change the topic to "Donation ware" instead of mentioning "free", which your plugins are not. You have a pop-up nag screen. Hardly free then..
Anyhow, I like how these sound. Good call on the drive parameter for the sidechain. This is something I do all the time with Pro-C and other compressors with a custom sidechain, I always insert a distortion plugin there to smooth the peaks.
Cheers!
bManic
Anyhow, I like how these sound. Good call on the drive parameter for the sidechain. This is something I do all the time with Pro-C and other compressors with a custom sidechain, I always insert a distortion plugin there to smooth the peaks.
Cheers!
bManic
"Wisdom is wisdom, regardless of the idiot who said it." -an idiot
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
Yes delay = Release.bduffy wrote:Cool. I'm checking them out now: very snappy attack! I love the amount of control. Questions:vieris wrote:I had a friend drooling over some of my Bidule & Tassman designs.bduffy wrote:New compressors!!!
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
1) Is "delay" similar to "release"?
2) If the normal versions have alredy have detector filters, what's the sidechain version for? You have to set up the sidechaining in your host, I take it?
The sidechain version has a 3rd input to route another audio source to trigger the compressor. You have to have a host that allows this..
& yes they can be very punchy for sure. Being the drummer I am it's something i like/need. The Feed forward is best for this. Think DBX.
& for the Feed-Back think Neve.
Last edited by vieris on Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
Noted.bmanic wrote:Nice compressors but could you please change the topic to "Donation ware" instead of mentioning "free", which your plugins are not. You have a pop-up nag screen. Hardly free then..
Anyhow, I like how these sound. Good call on the drive parameter for the sidechain. This is something I do all the time with Pro-C and other compressors with a custom sidechain, I always insert a distortion plugin there to smooth the peaks.
Cheers!
bManic
They are fully functional none limited "free" plugins. Point taken tho..
Yeah i love driving and filtering out the detection input can get some great colors.
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- KVRAF
- 19134 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
Yeah, I'm hearing a snappy-ass punch to these for sure! It's putting a dynamic on the drums that I recognize from many commercial recordings, so I guess I am thinking BDX! I can see why your friend was drooling: love these compressors. I was able to put them on everything in my drum bus, and it sounded great. Good job, my man!vieris wrote:Yes delay = Release.bduffy wrote:Cool. I'm checking them out now: very snappy attack! I love the amount of control. Questions:vieris wrote:I had a friend drooling over some of my Bidule & Tassman designs.bduffy wrote:New compressors!!!
Thanks, vieris! What were the original modular versions made in?
1) Is "delay" similar to "release"?
2) If the normal versions have alredy have detector filters, what's the sidechain version for? You have to set up the sidechaining in your host, I take it?
The sidechain version has a 3rd input to route another audio source to trigger the compressor. Your have to have a host that allows this..
& yes they can be very punchy for sure. Being the drummer I am it's something i like/need. The Feed forward is best for this. Think DBX.
& for the Feed-Back think Neve.
Request: Is there a way to enter finer values, like shift+drag?
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1371 posts since 21 Oct, 2004 from New England Transplant to West LA
Ctrl+Drag to fine tune.. I'll work on a manual soon.
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- KVRAF
- 19134 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada