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 2014 /

Dangerous Compressor

Compression Type: VCA

With its sophisticated dual detector circuit, unique Smart Dynamics section, automatic attack and release function, unmatched versatility and incredibly transparent, audiophile-grade sound, The Compressor from Dangerous Music is today’s most intelligent analogue compressor, and a true modern classic.

Made In Poland

Released in 2014 /

IGS Tubecore Mastering Compressor

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

“The IGS Tubecore is the finest mastering compressor ever created and it adds density and dimension to your mix in a magical way.”

Made In Poland

Released in 2014 /

IGS V8 Compressor

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

The IGS V8 Compressor is a fully discrete path with transformers and transistors only offering smooth and gentle compression.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2014 /

Drawmer 1973 3-Band FET Stereo Compressor

Compression Type: FET

The award winning Drawmer 1973 is a multi-band compressor with the versatility, control and ability to shape sound that no full band compressor could ever provide and at an affordable price.

Explore the full Drawmer 1970s Series Series

Made In Poland

Released in 2014 /

WesAudio Beta76 FET Compressor/Limiter

Compression Type: FET

The element responsible for the gain reduction in the WesAudio Beta76 FET Compressor/Limiter is an FET transistor, giving the effect of rapid and pure compression.

Made In Denmark

Released in 2014 /

TUBE-TECH SMC 2B Multiband Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

The TUBE-TECH SMC 2B Stereo Multiband Compressor features three independent optical stereo compressors. It offers wide 3-band level control combined with individual compression for each band, delivering exceptional results on the main mix bus, drum buses, instrument groups, and individual tracks.

Made In China

Released in 2014 /

ART SCL2 Stereo Compressor Limiter

Compression Type: VCA

The SCL2 is a highly sophisticated and flexible dynamics processor designed for easy operation and great tone.

Made In Poland

Released in 2014 /

IGS Volfram Limiter

Compression Type: FET

The IGS Zolfram Limiter is a dual mono version of the legendary 1176 limiter, used on thousands of recordings around the world.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Locomotive Audio 14B Variable MU Compressor

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

Just like its popular vintage inspirations, the Gates Sta-Level, UA 175B, RCA BA-6A and Collins 26U, the results are a sound that cannot be replicated with any other method of gain reduction. The Locomotive Audio 14B delivers!

Made In Poland

Released in 2015 /

IGS Double Triode Limiter

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

The IGS Double Triode Limiter is more than classic tube triode microphone preamp. The old-fashioned design was upgraded with a musical opto-limiter. The limiter is based on circuit used in 60’s and 70’s.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722 Compressor Limiter

Compression Type: VCA

The Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722 is a fluid integrated mixing signal chain in a single rack space.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Compressor Limiter

Compression Type: FET

The Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Limiter/Compressor is an evolution of our passion for FET compressors and classic analogue recording chains.