I own lots of compressor plugins. Vintage emulations, modern "transparent" compressors, you name it. Some of them are extremely expensive. This is my favorite.
It's my favorite because I can almost always get it to do exactly what I want (where "what I want" is everything from smooth, invisible bus compression to transient shaping). You can tweak it to death. You can set the big four and forget it. You can run it clean. You can give it some analog vibe. You can abuse your CPU with it. You can run it efficiently. If you are insisting on the sound of some particular piece of gear, it's probably not the right thing, but on the other hand, if you know what you're doing, you can probably get it to sound like anything. In terms of parameters, expert mode is up in the same stratosphere as other "build your own compressor" plugs like U-he's Presswerk and (almost) DMG Compassion, but for way less money.
It's really a kind of DSP masterpiece, and it's insanely cheap. But don't be fooled. It is not good "for the money." It is an outstanding piece of software, full stop.
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No Doubt, It is a amazing compressor.
I have tons of other compressors.
But I'm sure it has definitely top-notch sound. One of the best compressor, IMO, .
DC8C has a lot of parameters. For the bright side, Yes, It is absolutely versatile.
But, On the other hand, It is not so easy learning how to handle this monster.
For those who has difficulties to handle a lot of knobs, parameters DC8C has a 4 easy mode so that one can use it as usual compressor.
And I have to say about tony's support for his customers.
When I asked what is next your upcoming product (After his Vari-mu comp), He answered 'It is not time for publishing new toys, But It is time for maintenance.'.
I was a little bit shocked.
Both Quality of Products and Customer service are top-notch!.
i agree it's a bit of an odd company but what quality devices....i mean this stuff is top-notch and for the money (?) it's absolutely crazy. some of the best-looking gear also...if that means anything...and hell yes it does.
A absolutely agree.
Tonis Instruments are incredibly good in usabilty, sound, visual design. They are constantly updated and maintained.
The Customers service is excellent.
The value for the money aspect could put some other developpers ashame.
Thank you Toni. / Cheers.
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