Don't Buy Another Compressor Plugin Until You See This Tier List!
Today I’m ranking every major compressor plugin I actually use, from the UAD takes on classic analog units, to Waves cult classics, Plugin Alliance, Slate Digital, FabFilter, Softube, SPL... and SO MANY MORE. After testing hundreds of plugins across sessions, genres, and real-world mixes, these are the ones that truly stand out… and the ones I’d never reinstall again.
If you’re wondering which compressor plugins are worth your money, which ones are overhyped, and which ones actually help you get better mixes, this video will save you time, money, and a whole lot of trial and error.
Find Out Which Plugins:
Are my go to compressors for vocals
Are my favorite 1176 Style compressors
The best analog style compressors for vibe and character
Plugins I Regret Buying
The Plugins I won't reinstall on my next computer
The STOCK COMPRESSOR that always surprises me
The dirt cheap inexpensive compressor that punches way above its weight class
The Best LA2A (Yes, they do sound different)
Shop For Plugins Here (It Helps The Channel):
https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691...
GEAR LINKS:
Today's Voiceover Chain:
Dachman Audio DA-67: (Not Affiliate)
https://www.dachmanaudio.com/products...
My VoiceOver Preamp, The A Designs P-1 500 series preamp:
http://sweetwater.sjv.io/kO6NWN
My Interface:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Main Monitors:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Headphones:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My LiN76 Compressor:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Plugins:
https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691...
My Camera Gear:
My Main camera: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/RGQarg
My Main Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/554z7L
My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My B Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzPo2L
My Softbox: https://amzn.to/3EyfA2Q
My Video Lighting: https://amzn.to/4oISvMC
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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
This is NOT SPONSORED: 1:20
UAD Fairchild: 1:41
UAD Distressor: 5:20
Waves V Comp: 6:29
Where to Download these Plugins: 6:57
Purple Audio MC77: 8:28
FabFilter Pro C-2: 9:07
UAD LA3A: 10:12
FabFilter Pro L2: 11:35
Yum Audio Crispy Clip: 13:24
SPL Iron: 14:25
Scheps Omni Channel: 16:14
Softube VCA Compressor: 17:10
UAD LA2A Silver: 19:38
UAD LA2A: 20:45
UAD LA-2: 21:20
Logic Stock Compressor: 23:00
UAD 175/176: 24:46
Brainworx Clipper: 26:15
Waves SSL Bus Compressor: 30:09
UAD Bus Compressor: 31:59
Waves SSL Channel: 33:39
Brainworx SSL 4000E Channel: 35:10
Waves R Vox: 36:56
Arturia Tube STA: 39:09
Baby Audio Parallel Agressor: 42:15
UAD API 2500: 44:15
Waves L-2 Ultra Maximizer: 45:11
UAD DBX 160: 48:13
Softube FET Compressor: 49:18
UAD 1176 Collection: 51:56
Slate Digital FG 116: 53:45
Waves CLA 76: 55:32
UAD 6176: 56:17
UAD Manley Stereo Tube Compressor: 57:18
Waves CLA 2A: 58:36
Waves C-1: 59:00
Sonalksis Compressor: 1:00:14
UAD Manley Voxbox: 1:03:03
Klanghelm MJUC: 1:04:15
Softube CL1B: 1:05:36
UAD Avalon 737: 1:06:08
Softube Chandler Germanium Compressor: 1:06:58
Waves H Comp: 1:09:02
UAD API Vision: 1:09:41
UAD Capitol Mastering Compressor: 1:10:34
Look At How Tired I've Become After Filming This: 1:13:12