Anyone working with sound knows how important it is to have quality tools for processing dynamics and frequency spectrum at hand. Terry West CompEQ is such a universal solution – a plugin that masterfully combines the functions of a smooth compressor and a multi-band equalizer. It is designed to help you achieve the desired sound with ease and precision.
Compressor Section: Maximum Control over Dynamics
The heart of CompEQ is its compressor section, which provides smooth and musical compression. It is ideal for controlling peaks, leveling the volume, and adding density to your tracks, whether vocals, instruments, or a full mix.
Key Features of the Compressor:
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Wide range of adjustments: A full set of parameters – InputGain, Attack, Release, Ratio, Threshold, OutputGain – for detailed adjustment of the compressor’s response to the input signal.
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Visual feedback: Informative indicators of input level, output level, and reduction level allow you to monitor the compressor’s operation in real-time.
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Bypass function: For quick comparison of the processed and unprocessed signal.
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Indicator display control: Ability to enable or disable visual indicators.
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Automatic level compensation (Auto Makeup): Helps maintain a constant signal volume after compression, simplifying integration into the mix.
Thanks to its smoothness, the CompEQ compressor allows you to achieve a natural sound even with significant compression.
Equalizer Section: Precise Frequency Shaping
The equalizer in CompEQ is a powerful tool for correcting tonal balance and artistically shaping timbre. It provides flexibility for working with all the main frequency ranges.
Equalizer Features:
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Multi-band control: Controls for Low, LowMid, HiMid, High, and Air frequency bands with separate reset buttons for each.
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Activation/Deactivation: Ability to enable or disable the equalizer section.
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Preboost option: Full and Low modes for pre-amplifying the signal or focusing on the lows.
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Finetune Controls: Additional tools for more precise band adjustment.
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Built-in presets: Quick access to ready-made settings for typical tasks.
The clean and musical sound of the equalizer allows you to effectively solve problems with frequency balance or give tracks the desired character.
Synergy of Compression and Equalization
Combining these two key effects into one plugin makes Terry West CompEQ an extremely convenient and efficient tool. You can easily experiment with the order of processing – first compression, then equalization, or vice versa – to achieve the best result. This integration not only optimizes your workflow but also allows you to get a synergistic effect from the interaction of dynamic and frequency processing.
Terry West CompEQ is more than just a compressor and an equalizer. It is a universal tool for precise sound shaping, combining functionality, smooth sound, and ease of use. It will become a reliable assistant in your studio.
Technical Information
The Terry West CompEQ plugin is available in VST format and is designed for use on the Windows operating system (32-bit).
