Pro Compressor

Shape and enhance tracks quickly

Shape sounds. Enhance tracks. And breathe new life into your mixes with Pro Compressor, a high-quality AAX plugin that delivers exceptional sound quality and DSP efficiency. Based on the Avid Channel Strip plugin, which emulates the coveted dynamics characteristics of the renowned Avid System 5 console, Pro Compressor goes even further.

This incredibly flexible compressor gives you five compression modes, powerful sidechain targeting, and even parallel signal blending. Unique SMART compression mode automatically morphs signals between compression modes—so you can quickly optimize the compression for mono and multichannel material. And AAX DSP optimization lets you handle monster-sized Pro Tools | HDX mixes with ease.

Pro Compressor is included with the Pro Tools | HD All Access Bundle and requires an Annual Upgrade and Support Plan for Pro Tools | HD to access and use.

Features

Four advanced compression detectors, plus a unique SMART mode

Average detector levels sounds by calculating the average loudness, Peak detector optimizes sounds based on a set threshold, Fast peak detector smooths transient-heavy tracks (such as drums) using faster attack and release times, and RMS detector improves tracks with this great “all around” enhancer/optimizer—SMART mode (default) breathes life into tracks fast, compressing tracks without distortion or pumping
Q with side-chain control

Target offending frequencies with ease to set up a de-esser, plosive remover, and more
Mix

Blend the compressed sound with the unprocessed input for more creative sound design, making parallel compression easier than ever
PPM metering

Get a more precise and responsive read on highly transient audio material
Solo

Isolate just the gain reduction part of your audio material, get a better understanding of what’s being compressed, and adjust settings accordingly
Front/rear linking mode

Work with surround sound material more easily and link channels for more consistent level management

System requirements

OS
Windows	Windows 7 and later
Mac	Mac OS 10.7.x and later
SOFTWARE
Pro Tools	Pro Tools \| First, Pro Tools 10.x and later
OTHER
Max Sample Rate	192 kHz
Copy Protection	Requires iLok

Specifications

PLUGIN TYPE

Dynamics

FORMAT

AAX Native

AAX DSP

Downloads

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