Richter compressor plugin by Klevgrand interface

Richter: Tectonic Compressor Plugin by Klevgrand Free Download

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Richter is a compressor plugin by Klevgrand, designed for heavy compression with minimal unwanted artifacts. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Richter is a compressor plugin from Klevgrand that the developer describes as a tectonic compressor. It targets heavy compression while keeping artifacts to a minimum. Klevgrand says the design came out of years of experiments in its labs, aimed at avoiding the distortion and zipper-noise artifacts that heavily compressed signals can pick up. The developer positions it for meaty mixes, punchy drums and smooth, transparent vocal tracks.

Best for

  • Mix bus compression
  • Punchy drum processing
  • Smooth vocal compression
  • Parallel compression
  • Meaty bass and synth tracks
Developer
Klevgrand
Category
Compressors
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Heavy compression designed to minimize unwanted artifacts
  • Intuitive Transients and Amount dials
  • Real-time graph visualization of compression
  • Tonal control
  • Three-step boost switch for extended amount range
  • Input trim control
  • Makeup gain, Dry/Wet mix and output control
  • Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats
03In depth

Compression Controls and Sound Character

Richter uses a deliberately small set of controls. One dial sets how much compression is applied. A second, Transients, determines how the internal envelope follower reacts to transient peaks compared with sustained, continuous sounds. Together they let you shape the sound quickly.

A three-step boost switch extends the amount range for more extreme settings. A tonal control adjusts the tone of the processed signal, and a real-time graph shows the compression behavior as you work.

Signal Flow and Output Controls

Beyond the core compressor, Richter includes an input trim, makeup gain, a Dry/Wet mix and an output control. The Dry/Wet mix lets you blend the compressed signal with the original for parallel compression.

These controls keep gain staging and blend decisions inside the plugin, so you can set up level and balance without extra utilities in the chain.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperKlevgrand
TypePlugin
CategoryCompressor
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Richter support?

Richter is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems can run Richter?

Richter runs on Windows and macOS. The macOS version is optimized for M1 processors and requires macOS 10.10 or later. The Windows version requires Windows 7 (SP1) or later.

What do I need to use Richter?

You need a 64-bit host that supports AU, VST or AAX plugins. Richter is a compressor effect, so it is loaded on an audio track or bus in that host.

Does Richter have a trial version?

Yes, Richter offers a trial.

07Developer

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