+10db Compressor V2 Upgrade from V1 compressor plugin interface by Boz Digital Labs

+10db Compressor V2 Upgrade from V1: Channel Strip Compressor Plugin Free Download

+10db Compressor V2 Upgrade from V1 is a compressor plugin from Boz Digital Labs, modeled after a highly regarded compressor hardware unit. It is positioned as a channel strip style compressor and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

The developer describes +10db Compressor as the first channel strip plugin of its kind. Its design is based on a compressor hardware unit that is widely known in the recording industry. Boz Digital Labs chose this unit to model because it had not yet been modeled in software, and it worked with producer and mixer David Bendeth to study the original. The plugin is offered as a software alternative to the hardware, and it includes a Dry Passthrough control for parallel compression.

Best for

  • Drum bus compression
  • Parallel drum compression
  • Mixing vocals
  • Channel strip processing
  • Hardware-style compression
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02Key features

What you get

  • Compressor modeled on a sought-after analog hardware unit
  • Built as a channel strip style compressor
  • Dry Passthrough knob for parallel compression
  • No extra buses needed for parallel compression
  • Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats
  • 64-bit plugin for Windows and macOS
  • Trial version available
03In depth

Sound and Modeling Approach

Boz Digital Labs says the plugin was built to match the sound of the original hardware compressor rather than only take inspiration from it. The developer chose a unit with a long history in recorded music, and it describes the model as a faithful reproduction of that character.

The hardware it models is typically costly and requires analog maintenance, which the developer cites as the main reasons to use a software version instead.

Dry Passthrough and Parallel Compression

Unlike the original hardware, the plugin adds a Dry Passthrough knob. According to the developer, this control makes parallel compression possible without setting up extra buses in your session.

To use it, blend the compressed signal with the untouched dry signal from the same channel. This keeps the workflow inside a single plugin instance.

Bundle Options

+10db Compressor V2 is also sold as part of the +10db Bundle V2, which includes +10db Equaliser V2 and +10db Channel Strip V2. The compressor is listed separately as well, so producers who already own part of the set can choose what to add.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBoz Digital Labs
TypePlugin
CategoryCompressor
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is +10db Compressor V2 available in?

+10db Compressor V2 is listed in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does +10db Compressor V2 support?

The plugin supports Windows and macOS. The listed requirements are macOS 10.13 or later on Intel or M1 Macs, and Windows 7 or later in 64-bit.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, a trial is available for +10db Compressor V2.

What is the Dry Passthrough knob for?

According to the developer, the Dry Passthrough knob makes parallel compression easy because you can blend in the dry signal without setting up extra buses.

07Developer

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