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Universal Audio Empirical Labs Distressor
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Product Description
The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor plug-in is a top-tier compressor, faithfully emulating the renowned hardware that has shaped countless hit records. Known for its versatility and rich tonal colour, this plug-in offers everything from subtle harmonics to extreme dynamics, making it a go-to for guitars, drums, and vocals. With authentic emulation, plug-in-only features like Dry/Wet mix, and presets from legendary engineers, the EL8 Distressor brings professional-quality control to any mix on Mac or PC.
Key Features:
- Authentic Emulation:
The only true-to-original emulation of the iconic Distressor, capturing its ultra-fast attack and precise controls. - Creative Flexibility:
Offers unique compression ratios from gentle warmth to powerful "Nuke" mode, plus Dist 2 and Dist 3 modes for diverse distortion textures. - Enhanced Plug-in Controls:
Features exclusive plug-in options like parallel processing and advanced sidechain control for superior dynamics management.
Specifications:
- Compatible with UAD Native, Apollo Realtime, and UAD‑2 hardware
- Runs on macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer, Windows 10 and 11
- Includes presets from top engineers