Compressors & Limiters

Compressors and limiters are essential dynamics processors used throughout recording, mixing and mastering. From early valve and variable-mu designs to FET, VCA and optical circuits, hardware compressors have shaped the control, punch and tonal character of recorded sound across decades of studio production.

This archive covers both vintage studio compressors and modern hardware designs, including faithful recreations and contemporary interpretations of classic circuits. From original units produced in the 1960s and 1970s to current production models and replicas, these dynamics processors remain central to professional studio workflows.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2008 /

Alta Moda Unicomp Dual-Mono Compressor

Compression Type: FET

Alta Moda Unicomp is a discrete class A dual-mono compressor offering switchable compression topologies, advanced sidechain control, harmonic warmth, and parallel blending for versatile professional studio use.

Made In Germany

Released in 2008 /

Elysia Alpha Compressor

Compression Type: VCA

The Elysia Alpha Compressor has earned its status as a contemporary masterpiece, solidifying its position as a potent instrument for professional dynamic manipulation since its debut in 2008.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2008 /

Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

Shadow Hills Industries (to use their full name) is a company that produces and sells one of the finest compressors ever made, a true modern classic by any standard. The fact anyone knows about the Shadow Hills brand at all is amazing, given that their website is so out of date and inaccessible to most people, but despite that, this compressor has become legendary.

Made In Germany

Released in 2008 /

Tegeler Magnetismus 2 Transient Shaper

Compression Type: VCA

The Tegeler Magnetismus 2 is designed for processing drums and other transient-rich signals such as acoustic guitars.

Made In Australia

Released in 2009 /

Sebatron Switchblade Stereo Equaliser Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

The Sebatron Switchblade is a stereo Class A EQ and diode compressor with four EQ bands, flexible compression controls, sidechain filtering, parallel compression, and LED metering, released in 2009.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2009 /

Chandler Limited Little Devil Compressor

The Chandler Limited Little Devil Compressor is a mixture of all that is Chandler. It combines elements of our LTD-2 and Germanium Compressor, as well as 2264 and 33609 units, into an all-new compressor for a 500 format. Discrete transformer sound and handmade quality are the make-up of the Devil Comp.

Made In Denmark

Released in 2009 /

TUBE-TECH CL 2A Dual Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

The TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor featuring two independent, linkable channels. Renowned for its versatility, the CL 2A delivers exceptional results on all audio sources and is highly regarded as a reliable “problem solver” for precise and delicate gain control applications.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2009 /

Neve 2254/R Limiter Compressor

Compression Type: Diode Bridge

Designed in 1969, the original Neve® 2254 mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Forty years on, the 2254’s successor, the Neve 2254/R mono limiter/compressor represents another milestone.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2010 /

Drawmer S3 Multi-Band Stereo Tube Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

The Drawmer S3 Stereo Three Band Tube Compressor incorporates the very latest in Ivor Drawmer designs and the aim from the very beginning was to create a ‘no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.

Made In France

Released in 2010 /

Al.So Hellax Mono Compressor/Limiter

Compression Type: Optical

The Al.So Hellax is a mono optical compressor/limiter offering a very low distortion rate with side-chain filters and blend feature, and is 100% made in France.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2010 /

Drawmer S2 Dual Channel Tube Compressor

Compression Type: Valve Gain Reduction

The Drawmer S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor is the latest product to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high end designs and offers an ‘all tube – no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2010 /

Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 Stereo Bus Compressor

The Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 Stereo Bus Compressor was the world’s first stereo bus compressor for the 500 series rack format.