RedAmption by AudioTeknikk: A Versatile Compressor with Analog Character and Saturation
Discover RedAmption – a versatile and powerful compressor from AudioTeknikk, designed to handle a wide range of sound processing tasks. This plugin is designed with special attention to detail to replicate the sensitivity and response of analog equipment, giving your tracks warmth and musicality.
RedAmption doesn’t just compress the dynamic range; it breathes life into your sound with four different saturation/distortion modes. This makes it an indispensable tool for both subtle dynamic correction and adding characteristic analog texture or aggressive distortion.
Key Features of RedAmption:
- Flexible Display: Switch between Gain Reduction and Input/Output levels for convenient visual control of dynamics.
- Signal Management: Use the Feed Forward/Backward Blend and Feed Forward/Feedback/Sidechain Blend knobs for precise signal mixing and sidechain integration, achieving unparalleled control.
- Tone Correction of the Detector: The Tilt EQ knob allows you to change the tonal balance of the signal entering the envelope detector, affecting which frequencies trigger compression the most.
- Full Set of Main Parameters: Adjust Threshold (0…-24dBfs), Ratio (1:1.1…20), Attack (0.1…100 ms), and Release (0.04…4 sec) to achieve the desired dynamic characteristics.
- Processing Modes: Choose between stereo, separate processing of the left and right channels, and Mid or Side modes for maximum flexibility when working with stereo images.
- Characteristic Saturation: Explore four unique saturation modes that will add harmonics, warmth, or expressive distortion to your sound.
- Parallel Compression: The Dry/Wet Blend knob allows you to easily blend the unprocessed signal, implementing the parallel compression technique.
- Level Compensation: Use the Makeup Gain knob to accurately adjust the output level after compression and saturation.
- Quick Management: The plugin supports convenient keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + left mouse click to reset parameters and Shift + left click with dragging for fine-tuning.
Why RedAmption Will Become Your Favorite Compressor?
In the world of digital audio, where purity sometimes borders on sterility, RedAmption offers a warm, “lively” response, characteristic of the best analog devices. Its analog modeling, combined with a variety of saturation modes, makes it an extremely flexible tool for processing drums, vocals, bass, or the entire mix.
The ability to select processing modes (stereo/mid/side) expands the application of the plugin. The Tilt EQ function on the envelope detector is a rare but extremely useful feature for shaping the dynamic response of the compressor depending on the frequency content of the signal. Parallel compression via the Dry/Wet knob allows for easy integration of aggressive compression without losing punch.
RedAmption by AudioTeknikk is a tool that combines the precision of digital control with the desired character of analog equipment and creative saturation possibilities. Whether you’re working on music, podcasts, or sound design, this plugin offers a powerful and flexible set of features for shaping your sound.
Available in VST format for Windows operating systems (32-bit), RedAmption is a great addition to the arsenal of any sound engineer or musician looking for a high-quality compressor with a special character.
