The Dominant Compressor of the 80s
In the hardware's later days, this powerful processor was a game-changer for live sound, broadcasting, and studios. It offers VCA compression, peak limiting, de-essing, side-chaining, and 11 frequency-dependent responses.
In the studio, it's famous for giving drums and drum machines an explosive compression sound.
The detailed modeling perfectly captures the well - known sound. This updated plugin also adds more features, greater versatility, and easier use to the original hardware.
Features
- Delivers the iconic explosive sound for 80s drum machines
- Combine compression, limiting, and de-essing functions or use them separately
- Supports stereo, dual mono (with two control sets), or mid - side processing
- Hardware rear - panel jumpers are now a convenient drop - down software menu
- Two de-essing modes: wideband or high frequencies only
- Control dynamics for specific frequency ranges
- Two independent sidechains per channel
- Parallel processing with mix control and an added output limiter
- Designed in close collaboration with BSS Audio
Using the Waves BSS DPR - 402 is a breeze. For starters, decide if you want to use it for live sound, broadcast, or in the studio. If you're working on drums or drum machines, you'll love the explosive sound it can add. You can combine compression, limiting, and de - essing or use these features separately according to your needs. When choosing the processing mode, you have options like stereo, dual mono, or mid - side. Just pick the one that suits your project. Remember, the hardware's rear - panel jumpers are now in a drop - down menu in the software, so no need to worry about physical adjustments. There are two de - essing modes: wideband or high frequencies only, so choose based on the audio characteristics. Each channel has two independent sidechains, which gives you more control. The parallel processing with mix control and the output limiter are also great tools to enhance your audio. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance and compatibility. If you have any technical issues, refer to the official documentation or contact customer support.
