Product Detail
The Waves Kramer PIE Compressor is an exceptional bus compressor from the classic rock era. It uses pulse - width modulation (PWM) technology, offering speed, transparency, and low distortion that outshine other compressor types. Renowned as a top - notch bus compressor for drums, backing vocals, and masters, it was highly admired by classic studio engineers for its amazing character. Legendary producer Eddie Kramer, who worked with Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the Rolling Stones, helped design it, capturing the unique essence of the Pye compressor. This plugin models the Pye compressor from London's famous Olympic Studios. Developed with studio legend Eddie Kramer, it provides outstanding bus compression for drums and backing vocals. It's also great for transparent compression on lead vocals and bass. With intuitive Threshold, Ratio, and Decay controls, it's easy to adjust. Its ideal attack characteristics mean you don't need an attack control. You can add optional analog noise and hum for an original analog feel. Pair it with Kramer HLS to replicate the Olympic Studios signal chain. The Pye compressor's use of pulse - width modulation for gain control is the key to its fast, transparent, and low - distortion compression. With a simplified control set, just choose the compressor ratio or limiting, set the threshold and decay, and enjoy the remarkable compression character. Beyond bus compression, it's a great transparent compressor for any audio source, especially vocals and bass. When used with Kramer HLS, it recreates that vintage sound.
Using the Waves Kramer PIE Compressor is a breeze. First, decide if you want to use it for bus compression on drums, backing vocals, or masters, or for transparent compression on lead vocals and bass. Then, use the intuitive Threshold, Ratio, and Decay controls to set your desired compression level. You don't need to worry about an attack control as the compressor has ideal attack characteristics. If you want that original analog feel, add the optional analog noise and hum. You can pair it with the Kramer HLS to get that vintage Olympic Studios sound. When using it, make sure your audio source is stable and within a reasonable volume range. Don't over - compress as it may lead to distortion. For maintenance, keep your plugin software up - to - date to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with your audio system. Also, store your plugin data safely to avoid any loss.
