FG-Dynamics is a compressor and gate plugin from Slate Digital that emulates a legendary solid-state console compressor and gate. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.
FG-Dynamics brings the dynamics character of a classic solid-state console to your DAW. Slate Digital describes it as an all-in-one compressor and gate with analog-style warmth and responsiveness. The plugin also works as a module inside Virtual Mix Rack, where it can be chained with other VMR modules. It runs on Windows and macOS in several plugin formats.
Slate Digital says FG-Dynamics is a faithful emulation of a solid-state console compressor and gate, aiming to reproduce the warmth, color and real-time response of the original hardware.
The compressor uses VCA-style dynamics. Automatic makeup gain keeps the output level steady while you adjust the compression, so changes in tone are easier to hear.
The gate/expander section gives you additional control over how quiet material is handled, which is useful when shaping a specific track.
The mix knob blends the processed signal with the dry signal, enabling parallel compression for a tighter sound without fully squashing the source. Expert presets provide starting points for many sources.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Slate Digital |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
FG-Dynamics is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is 64-bit.
FG-Dynamics runs on Windows and macOS. Windows 10 or 11 is required on that platform, and macOS 13 or later on Mac.
You need a host that supports one of the listed plugin formats, and a free iLok license manager account, which Slate Digital software requires. Each system needs 4GB of RAM, on an Intel or Apple Silicon Mac or an Intel or AMD Windows processor.
