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 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.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

The Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier is based on a Bill Putnam classic, the UA 176.

Made In New Zealand

Released in 2015 /

Buzz Audio DBC-20 Diode Bridge Compressor

Compression Type: Diode Bridge

The Buzz Audio DBC-20 is a Class A stereo diode bridge compressor delivering bold, vintage-style compression with modern flexibility, including parallel mix control, sidechain options, and discrete circuitry.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

API 525 Discrete Compressor

The API 525 Discrete Compressor is an exact reissue of API’s original 525 from the early 70’s, in a compact 500 series chassis.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Manley ELOP+ Stereo Optical Vacuum Tube Limiter Compressor

Compression Type: Optical

Since the early 1990’s, the Manley ELOP® stereo electro-optical limiter has been a tracking hero – effortlessly controlling dynamics on countless records around the globe and delivering the coveted classic, all-tube sound for which Manley Labs is known.

Made In Germany

Released in 2015 /

SPL IRON Mastering Compressor

Compression Type: Variable-Bias Tube

As a mastering compressor, the SPL IRON is inspired by the legendary vintage tube compressors à la Fairchild, Collins or Gates and has been developed in a way to give modern productions more energy and power with the advantages of the 120V technology.

Made In China

Released in 2015 /

dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter offers legendary VCA-based compression in the increasingly popular 500 Series format. dbx has a much-heralded history with modular processors dating back to our 900 Series and the 560A continues that tradition.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2015 /

Drawmer 1978 Stereo Tone Shaping FET Compressor

Compression Type: FET

The Drawmer 1978 is a versatile stereo buss compressor combining classic compression with character, variable saturation, tonal shaping, and parallel mix control. It features standard compression parameters plus four selectable compression styles, flexible side chain EQ with insert points, and a wet/dry blend for parallel processing.

Explore the full Drawmer 1970s Series Series

Made In U.K.

Released in 2015 /

Neve 33609/N Stereo Limiter Compressor

Compression Type: Diode Bridge

The Neve 33609/N is a desert island stereo compressor offering comprehensive limiting and compression facilities, ideal for music recording, mastering, post-production and broadcast applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2016 /

Locomotive Audio WT-COMP Compressor

Compression Type: Variable-Mu

The Locomotive Audio WT-COMP Compressor will put a stamp on any material run through its circuitry. The smooth and euphonic sound of soft-knee vari-mu compression paired with thick, distinct and colourful harmonic saturation makes the Weight Tank Compressor very unique.

Made In Chile

Released in 2016 /

Stam SA-4000 Mk3 VCA Bus Compressor

Compression Type: VCA

The Stam SA4000 Mk3 is the legendary stereo bus compressor replica that will give your mixes the ultimate glue and character from two different vintage consoles in one unit.