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Glue Compressor

Ableton

Where to get itIncluded with Ableton Live. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.ableton.com

The Glue Compressor is an analog-modeled compressor created in collaboration with Cytomic and based on a classic 80's bus compressor. Designed primarily for use on Main or Group Tracks to cohesively glue multiple sources together, it combines essential dynamics control with analog character and includes a built-in sidechain section with EQ capabilities.

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Key Features

01Analog-modeled design based on classic 80's bus compressor hardware
02Auto Release mode that adjusts automatically based on incoming audio using dual fast/slow times
03Range slider for compression amount control (-60 to -70 dB for hardware emulation, -40 to -15 dB alternative)
04Soft clip switch with fixed waveshaper for taming transients
05External sidechain with gain and Dry/Wet controls
06Sidechain EQ section for frequency-specific triggering
07Oversampling option to reduce aliasing and transient harshness
08Gain reduction meter display with Clip LED feedback

Things to Try

  • 01Use Auto Release mode to gently tame a wide range of material without manual adjustment
  • 02Set Range between -60 and -70 dB to emulate the original hardware character
  • 03Enable Soft clip to add colored distortion and tame very loud transients
  • 04Use sidechain EQ to compress based on specific frequency bands instead of the complete signal
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