Arturia Comp DIODE-609 Stereo Compressor/Limiter Plug-In

Arturia 1090-93 Overview

Audio engineers and producers looking for a classic Neve compressor for mixing and mastering will rejoice over the Arturia Comp DIODE-609, a reengineered software emulation of the legendary Neve 33609 compressor/limiter. This highly sought-after dynamics processor is famed for its warm, smooth, and versatile stereo response. Modern music wouldn't be the same without its unmistakably creamy response, simple design, and sonic flexibility. The software runs as a plug-in within your DAW on the VST2, VST3, AAX Native, AU, and NKS, for Mac and Windows computers.

The Comp DIODE-609 features dual compression channels and is particularly effective on bus channels such as the stereo master and drum buses, but also adds tightness and rich harmonics to instruments and vocals. You'll find the familiar controls, from fast/slow attack options, to makeup gain, to a variable attack option for the optimal amount of punch. The limiter is authentically the opposite of transparent, offering a distinct warmth and a signature crunch when tightening the threshold.

This stereo processor features a link/unlink parameter switch, stereo / dual mono selections, and a mid/side / stereo option. With the mid/side option selected, you can independently compress the mid and sides of your mix, so that every instrument, vocal, and rhythm sits just right. The dry/wet knob allows you to dial in the perfect amount of parallel compression, combining the best of the original dynamics with the signature sound of the compressor.

The advanced side-chaining function allows you to select internal or external inputs, side-chain listen, lookahead control, and even includes a side-chain EQ to ensure pumping pads, vocal space, and responsive density in any mix.

Other notable features include a switchable analog/digital VU meter and stepped/continuous controls. The digital VU meter displays the waveform alongside compression levels and gain reduction. The stepped controls will adjust parameters in bold chunks, while the continuous controls provide a finer level of control.

Benefits

• Added variable attack time
• M/S mode option
• Advanced features panel
• External side-chain option
• Advanced side-chain EQ and lookahead controls
• Analog Input drive
• Dry/wet control
• Optional stepped controls
• Analog and digital level displays
• Resizable window
• Integrated tutorials
• Broad selection of presets for mixing and mastering