COMP-4K-STRIP by Antelope Audio compressor plugin interface

COMP-4K-STRIP: Compressor Plugin Modeled on the 4K Console by Antelope Audio

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COMP-4K-STRIP is a compressor plugin from Antelope Audio that recreates the channel strip of the British 4K large-format mixing console. It can be used as a standard compressor, a brick-wall limiter or a de-esser.

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01Overview

Antelope Audio's COMP-4K-STRIP is a dynamics plugin built around the channel strip of the 4K mixing desk, a console associated with many 1980s rock and synthpop records. The developer dismounted a channel strip from a preserved desk and analyzed its digital recreation to capture its sonic character. The plugin combines compression with filtering, so it can shape tone as well as level, and it runs on both Windows and macOS.

Best for

Vintage rock vocals
Synthpop drum compression
Bus limiting
Vocal de-essing
Analog-style tone shaping

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Models the sonic character of the 4K mixing console channel strip
Versatile, musical dynamic processing with standard compressor controls
Can be used as a standard compressor or brick-wall limiter
Pre Dyn button places filtering before or after dynamics processing
Dyn Sc button converts the strip into a de-esser
Fast Attack switch for quicker transient response
Available as a native plugin for Mac or PC
Synergy Core Real-Time version runs with no perceptible latency on compatible devices

03In depth

Sound and Character of the 4K Channel Strip

Antelope Audio says the plugin captures the sonic character of the legendary 4K console. The 4K series is widely used in large studios and is linked to the sound of 1980s rock and synthpop, so the emulation is aimed at producers who want that vintage punch and glue.

The compressor offers versatile, musical dynamic processing. Because the plugin can also act as a brick-wall limiter, the same strip can handle gentle level control on a bus or firmer peak control on a single track.

Filtering, De-Essing and Controls

The Pre Dyn button places the filter before or after the dynamic processing, which changes how the compressor reacts to the frequencies being shaped. This gives more control over the tone of the processed signal.

Engaging the Dyn Sc button turns the strip into a de-esser. Maxing the filter knobs in this mode gives additional precision for targeting sibilance. A Fast Attack switch sits alongside the standard compressor controls for quicker transient response.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Antelope Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Compressor
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is COMP-4K-STRIP?

COMP-4K-STRIP is a compressor plugin from Antelope Audio that models the channel strip of the 4K mixing console. It can also work as a brick-wall limiter or a de-esser.

Which operating systems does COMP-4K-STRIP support?

COMP-4K-STRIP is available for Windows and macOS. The native plugin runs on your Mac or PC without any additional hardware.

Can COMP-4K-STRIP be used as a de-esser?

Yes. Engaging the Dyn Sc button lets you use the strip as a de-esser, and maxing the filter knobs in this mode gives additional precision.

Does COMP-4K-STRIP need extra hardware?

The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC without additional hardware. A Synergy Core Real-Time version is also available and runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.