Released in 1996

Empirical Labs Distressor Compressor

The Empirical Labs Distressor is the product that started it all for Empirical Labs and has become a studio standard the world over. Born of founder Dave Derr’s love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain, the Empirical Labs Distressor incorporates his favourite sonic characteristics of these, along with other and interesting features.

Released in 2001

Empirical Labs FATSO Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimiser

The Empirical Labs FATSO is one of those effects that until you use one, you really do not fully understand just how useful it truly is, and it is one truly useful box of tricks it has to be said!

Released in 2005

Empirical Labs Lil FreQ Equaliser

The Empirical Labs Lil FreQ like most Empirical Labs products offers something unique among its peers, in this case 8 processor sections. As with ELI’s other signal processors, the Empirical Labs Big FreQ Equaliser takes a somewhat unique approach to its job.

Released in 2010

Empirical Labs Mike-E Microphone Preamplifier

The Empirical Labs Mike-E is a digitally controlled, transformer-coupled mic preamp with ultra-low noise and a unique CompSat™ section that combines saturation, compression, and high-frequency emphasis. It delivers clean yet musical signals with vintage-style tonal shaping, all in an easy-to-use layout.