MJUC

I started with Klanghelm's free MJUCjnr as I wanted a more characterful warm tube compression effect not unlike a Fairchild 670, as I loved the sound of all the various 670 dems and reviews I'd watched, but thought them all pricey - too risky a purchase for the money being asked ($100ish)

The free MJUCjnr seemed to give this warm Fairchild-ish quality as it's a Vari-mu compressor, which I'd learned a surprising amount about after studying loads of 670 plug youtube dems.

Vari-mu compression was virtually unknown to me previously, but sounded so lush in the 670 dems I'd heard.

From a casual download and try-out, I quickly found I loved MUJCjnr's warm thick sound and was using it on almost everything as it lifts everything up in such a seamless feeling way that never seemed to spoil the music.

It almost never sounded wrong, and was awesomely easy to use. It always just seemed to work.

This is apparently due to the different ways a vari-mu automatically responds & adapts whatever input level you drive it with.

So I sprang for the full paid up MUJC.

Fabulous buy.

The paid version includes the all important attack/release preset knob, as on a 670,. This is really fun to use once an overall input drive is set. It's an important feature that the free MUJCjnr lacked. The latest version also has AutoGain which is nice to have in a budget priced plug.

Also got 2 additional vintage style comps in the pack, but find the Tube version vari-mu 670 effect is still my favourite.

Nonetheless having two alternative compressors readily available, a click away within the same plug, is quite handy for AB comparisons.

I can't pretend to know how accurately the MUJC matches the original Fairchild 50s limiter, but I do know I like what I'm hearing. It's a sound I've been after for a while. Warm, rich, never harsh.

Even driven hard it never seems to upset the music, and the tube character is so wonderfully warm and thick without ever getting gritty.

And even when driven very lightly it still adds subtle tube warmth.

It works on individual tracks and works fine on any mixbus, and increasingly also on my master bus, normally the sacred territory of my Sonible Smart Comp.

If you're looking for a Fairchild 670 sim on the cheap then maybe this is it. A genuine pro quality plug for little money. The Beatles always used it, which was what drew me in the first place.

Trying out the freebie MUJCjnr is worth the bother as you get to hear the essential 670 sound, certainly enough to make a decision over whether this is the right thing for you.

I don't normally write reviews anymore, but MUJC has been such a success for me, I thought to share my feelings with you.

I really wanted a different compressor from the DAW native I was using. I put in research, I found some compressor plugins on sale, and then I found MJUC. For a little bit of money, you're being given three different compressors with their own character, a really cool UI, and a rich sound. The dedication that went into this VST is incredible (you can read about it on the website for Klanghelm) So really what you're getting is a world class compressor plugin that doesn't cost $300 or more. That is so cool. Tipping my hat to you Klanghelm.

Awesome compressor, a go to for vocals. Beautiful saturation, easy controls. Love it! And actually there are 3 compressors in one, each with it's own character.