Comp DIODE-609 is a re-engineered software emulation of the legendary Neve® 33609 Diode Compressor and Limiter, famed for its warm, smooth, and versatile stereo response. For mixing and mastering alike, reinforce your sound with the spirit of analog dynamics.
The gold standardcompressor
Listen to any chart-topping hit, award-winning soundtrack, or seminal album from the past 40 years, and it’s likely that you’ll be hearing the signature transient wizardry of the Neve® 33609.
From Daft Punk to Coldplay, James Newton Howard to Michael Buble, this dual-channel compressor and limiter has been the dynamic backbone of studio recordings for almost half a century.
Its unmistakably creamy response, simple design, and huge sonic flexibility has cemented its reputation as the gold standard – modern music simply wouldn’t be the same without it.
The dynamic all-rounder
Comp DIODE-609 transcends the terms ‘compressor’ and ‘limiter’ to offer go-to dynamic enhancement, whatever the occasion; delicate, smashed, or pumping, it’ll deliver the dynamic goods.
For every sound
Parallel drum bus processing, 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; features like mid-side processing and built-in sidechain EQ controls further expand its flexibility to suit your needs.
Revered Neve® sound
Capture the magic of a cornerstone of audio engineering, lauded throughout the industry, right in your DAW. An exquisite sound that continues to define hit records and audio trailblazers to this day.
Engineered to perfectionagain
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.
From protective mix gluing to maximizing drum bus punchiness, this unique diode-bridge effect stands out from the compressor crowd as a workhorse processor for any audio application – and Comp DIODE-609 brings it into the virtual production realm like never before.
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Some things are just built right the first time.
The Neve® 33609 was originally designed in the ‘80s. Since then, it’s seen a number of model variations, but the core design – and, crucially, the iconic sound – has remained the same. Truly a studio classic that has stood the test of time, and not just in its industry-wide usage; it remains in production by AMS Neve® to this day.
But the 33609 didn’t just stand the test of time – it set the bar. Michael Brauer, Paul Epworth, Josh Homme, Nile Rodgers – the list of genre-defining veteran producers who swear by its dynamic talents is never-ending.
So what’s the secret? Derived from modules found in the almost-mythical Neve consoles from the ‘70s, the 33609 is a rack unit that offers 2 channels of compression and limiting. It’s renowned for its simultaneous buttery response and transparency of signal, courtesy of its diode-bridge topology – offering a faster response, and more refined distortion.
This unique response was also the result of the use of first-class components. Some of Rupert Neve’s own early consoles featured transformers from Marinair, a UK-based manufacturer of radar equipment. Decades later, these transformers were carried over into the production of the 33609 – ensuring that a part of Neve®’s own sonic legacy lives on in these relatively modern units.
To capture this magic for Comp DIODE-609, we modeled one of the revered 33609 ‘C’ versions, an earlier fully-discrete model. Faithfully emulated down to the behavior of individual components, and boldly expanded to cater to modern production needs, Comp DIODE-609 tells an extraordinarystory of its own.
Main Features
- Added variable attack time
- M/S mode option
- Advanced features panel
- External side chain option
- Advanced sidechain EQ and look-ahead controls
- Analog Input drive
- Dry/wet control
- Optional stepped controls
- Analog and digital level displays
- Resizable window
- Integrated tutorials
- Broad selection of presets for mixing and mastering
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
Required configuration
- VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 10.13+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- 1GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Prompt Delivery and Professional Packaging
Our long-standing partnership with UPS FedEx DHL and other global carriers lets us offer a range of shipping services. Our warehouse staff is extremely skilled and will package your items according to our precise and exact specifications. Your goods will undergo an extensive inspection and be safely packaged prior to being sent out. Each day, we ship to thousands of customers in many countries. The fact that we are committed to becoming the biggest online retailer in the World is clear. These warehouses are in Europe in the same way as they are in USA.
Note: Orders that include more than one item are assigned a processing period depending on the item.
Before shipping, we will inspect thoroughly the items you have ordered. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours. Expected delivery time is between 3-7 days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic. It's not entirely managed by us since we are involved with multiple entities, including the factory and the storage. The actual stock can change at any moment. It is possible that your order may be out of stock once the order has been placed.
Our policy lasts for 30 days. We cannot exchange or refund your order if it has been 30 days from the date of purchase.
For your item to be returned it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the condition you received it. The item must be in its original packaging.
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