Arturia Comp DIODE-609 Stereo Compression Effect Plug-In.

Revolutionize Your Sound with Comp DIODE-609 – the Reimagined Neve® 33609 Diode Compressor and Limiter

For nearly half a century, the Neve® 33609 Diode Compressor and Limiter has been the go-to for award-winning soundtracks, chart-topping hits, and iconic albums. Its warm, smooth, and versatile stereo response has made it the gold standard for mixing and mastering alike. Comp DIODE-609 is a re-engineered software emulation of this legendary compressor, and it is here to reinforce your sound with the spirit of analog dynamics.

A Dynamic All-Rounder
Comp DIODE-609 offers a unique dynamic enhancement that transcends the terms ‘compressor’ and ‘limiter’. Whether you need delicate, smashed, or pumping sounds, it delivers the dynamic goods for every occasion. From parallel drum bus processing to bass guitar fattening, final-touch master bus coloration, and everything in between, Comp DIODE-609 is a crucial tool for any producer, music maker, or audio professional.

Modern Enhancements
Comp DIODE-609 is modernized for the demands of contemporary production. Its mid-side processing and built-in sidechain EQ controls further expand its flexibility to suit your needs.

Revered Neve® Sound
Capture the magic of the cornerstone of audio engineering, lauded throughout the industry, right in your DAW. Comp DIODE-609 brings the exquisite sound that continues to define hit records and audio trailblazers to this day.

Engineered to Perfection Again
Behind Comp DIODE-609’s authentically simple interface is a wealth of groundbreaking engineering, extensive analysis, and detailed modeling. The end result is a professional, intuitive effect that efficiently enforces the laws of mix dynamics, working sonic wonders with the smallest of tweaks. Retrofitted with razor-sharp contemporary features to suit every modern production need, this unique diode-bridge effect stands out from the compressor crowd as a workhorse processor for any audio application.

A Compressor Icon
Derived from modules found in the almost-mythical Neve consoles from the ‘70s, the 33609 is renowned for its simultaneous buttery response and transparency of signal due to its diode-bridge topology. This topology offers a faster response and more refined distortion, making it the sound of choice for genre-defining veteran producers like Michael Brauer, Paul Epworth, Josh Homme, and Nile Rodgers.

Comp DIODE-609 is modeled after one of the revered 33609 ‘C’ versions, an earlier fully-discrete model, and faithfully emulated down to the behavior of individual components. Boldly expanded to cater to modern production needs, Comp DIODE-609 tells an extraordinary story of its own.

Key Features

• Variable attack time included
• Option to switch between M/S mode
• Panel with advanced features
• Ability to use external side chain
• Advanced controls for sidechain EQ and look-ahead
• Analog Input drive feature
• Control for adjusting dry/wet mix
• Option to use stepped controls (if desired)
• Displays for both analog and digital levels
• Window can be resized as needed
• Tutorials integrated within the software
• Wide range of presets available for mixing and mastering.

Technical Specifications

Platforms Specifications
Windows
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows

Apple
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Required configuration
VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

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