BUSTER by Analog Obsession: Bus Compressor for Perfect Dynamics
In the world of professional audio production, bus compression is one of the most important stages of mixing. It is capable of “gluing” individual tracks into a single whole, adding the necessary punch, density, and professional gloss to the mix. If you are looking for a versatile tool to shape the dynamics of your mix, pay attention to BUSTER by Analog Obsession.
A Universal Tool for Your Mix Bus
BUSTER is not just a compressor, it’s a powerful processor designed to work with instrument groups or the entire mix. It offers a wide range of settings, allowing you to flexibly adapt it to any material and musical genre. Whether you’re working on a rock track, electronic music, or a delicate acoustic composition, BUSTER will help you achieve the desired result.
Key Features and Parameters:
- Threshold: Range from -20 to 20 dB. Determines the signal level after which the compressor starts working. Precise threshold adjustment allows you to control how strongly the compression will affect the dynamics.
- Attack: The compressor’s reaction speed to exceeding the threshold. Available values in milliseconds: 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, 30. Short attack values make the compression more aggressive, long ones skip transient peaks, preserving punch.
- Release: The speed at which the compressor returns to its original state after the signal drops below the threshold. Available values in seconds: 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, and the Auto mode. Auto mode allows the compressor to automatically adapt the release time to the nature of the input signal.
- Ratio: Determines the degree of compression. Available values: 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10. The higher the Ratio value, the more the dynamic range of the signal is compressed.
- MIX (%): Parallel compression function. Allows you to mix the processed signal (WET) with the original, unprocessed signal (DRY). This is an extremely useful function for bus compression, which allows you to achieve density and punch while maintaining natural dynamics.
- SC (HPF – Sidechain High-Pass Filter): High-pass filter for the sidechain signal. Range from 20 to 500 Hz. Allows you to prevent excessive compression caused by low-frequency energy (e.g., the kick drum in the mix bus), making the compression more transparent and musical.
- EXT-SC (External Sidechain): The ability to use an external signal to control the compression. Opens up wide opportunities for creative work, for example, the “pumping” effect, when the volume of the music decreases during the vocals or bass.
- Make Up (Gain): Compensation for the loss of volume caused by compression. Range from -20 to 20 dB. Allows you to equalize the volume of the processed signal to the level of the original.
- BYPASS: A general switch for quick comparison of the sound with and without compression. An indispensable tool for an objective assessment of processing results.
Compatibility and Application Areas
The BUSTER plugin is available in VST and AU formats, providing broad compatibility with most modern digital audio workstations (DAW) on Windows (64-bit) and macOS operating systems. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice not only for the master bus but also for processing drum groups, bass, guitars, or any other group of instruments where dynamic control and the “gluing” effect are needed.
Analog Obsession is known for its attention to detail and creating plugins with character. BUSTER is no exception. It will add professionalism to your tracks, make them more cohesive and energetic. Try BUSTER in your next project and feel the difference that quality bus compression can make.
