How to use PuigChild: Use Linked mode to preserve stereo image while compressing both channels together?

Use Linked mode to preserve stereo image while compressing both channels together

How to use PuigChild: Set Time Constant to Position 5 or 6 for automatic release based on program material?

Set Time Constant to Position 5 or 6 for automatic release based on program material

How to use PuigChild: Engage Lateral/Vertical mode to separately control sum and difference channels for stereo width manipulation?

Engage Lateral/Vertical mode to separately control sum and difference channels for stereo width manipulation

How to use PuigChild: Adjust Input to -14dB for unity gain (input = output) as starting point?

Adjust Input to -14dB for unity gain (input = output) as starting point

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Compressor

PuigChild

Name: PuigChild
Author: Waves

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

PuigChild is a stereo variable-mu tube compressor plugin that models the legendary Fairchild 670, one of the most sought-after compressors in audio history. It captures the sonic character of the original through detailed analog modeling including total harmonic distortion, transformer coloration, and extended release times. PuigChild delivers the pristine, musical compression sound that has defined professional audio production for decades.

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Key Features

01Variable-mu tube compressor modeling based on Fairchild 670 design

026 Time Constant positions with fixed Attack and Release settings

033 Link modes: Left/Right, Linked, and Lateral/Vertical

04Analog modeling including THD, transformer characteristics, and hum (50Hz/60Hz)

05Input range -20 to 0 dB with 1dB steps

06Threshold control 0 to 10 with 0.1 step resolution

07Output gain -18dB to +18dB with 0.1dB steps

08Gain reduction meter displaying 0-20dB of reduction

Things to Try

01Use Linked mode to preserve stereo image while compressing both channels together
02Set Time Constant to Position 5 or 6 for automatic release based on program material
03Engage Lateral/Vertical mode to separately control sum and difference channels for stereo width manipulation
04Adjust Input to -14dB for unity gain (input = output) as starting point

Formats

VST3AUAAX

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