Compressor
DC1A
by Klanghelm
A free two-knob character compressor from Klanghelm, described as the little brother of its DC8C compressor.
Before you buy
- Pricing model
- Free[1]
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows No Linux version listed.
- Logic Pro
- AU version listed for macOS
- Other formats
- VST2, VST3, AAX
We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. Requirements below are as the manufacturer states them.
Documented features
- Two main controls: input and output.[1]
- Deep switch engages a high-pass filter to reduce pumping on bass-heavy material.[1]
- Relaxed switch toggles between peak and RMS behaviour.[1]
- Dual Mono mode compresses left and right channels independently.[1]
- Negative (over-) compression option.[1]
- Parallel (New York style) compression.[1]
- Controls listed in the manual: Input, Output, Mix, Negative, Deep, Relaxed, Dual Mono, VU meter mode and Bypass.[2]
Specifications
| Current version | 3.5.0[1] |
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Compatibility
| macOS | Supported (AU, VST, VST3, AAX); minimum macOS version not stated[2] |
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| Windows | Supported (VST, VST3, AAX); minimum Windows version not stated[2] |
| Plug-in formats |
From the DC1A3 manual, which lists Windows VST/VST3/AAX and macOS AU/VST/VST3/AAX, each in 32- and 64-bit. |
Where we discuss it
Buying guides
Sources
Every fact on this page links to one of these manufacturer sources. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing.
- DC1A – Klanghelm, Klanghelm. Accessed .
- DC1A3 manual, Klanghelm. Accessed .