SphereComp - Dual Mode Compressor Plugin (VST / VST3 / AU / AAX)

W. A. Production has created the perfect way to approach and achieve proper compression. All producers know compression can either be an award-winning tool if used properly, or it can totally destroy your mix. Audio students are introduced to compression and most are left confused or scared to death of it. SphereComp is capable of catering to the seasoned pro and the beginner. To get the same results you get with SphereComp you would have to spend thousands of dollars in high-end rack gear, invest time getting acquainted, making adjustments over and over until you get the result you want. Not to mention installation and routing your patch bay. Breathe a sigh of relief. Don't dread compression. Embrace it.

What is dual – mode?

Dual mode allows YOU to switch from peak compression (regular mode) to RMS compression (buss mode).

If you route your drum tracks (or any other group of tracks) into a group track, you are able to compress this group as a whole. Tying or "gluing" the individual elements to perform as one. The Buss mode is designed especially for that, It reacts to the RMS (root mean square) or the average of the signal, creating a smooth and musical compression.

Regular mode reacts to the peaks of the signal, with it, you are able to dynamically shape the individual tracks. Keep in mind that some individual tracks will benefit much more from RMS compression and some groups or mixes will benefit more from peak compression, so experiment and see what works best for your track.
Features

Input – Control the input gain by +/- 15dB.

Threshold – Threshold (dB), when the signal level exceeds the threshold the compressor goes into action.

Ratio – (ratio/1) As an example, a 3:1 ratio means that for every 3dB the input signal exceeds the threshold, only 1dB will be allowed to pass by the compressor.

Output – Control the output gain by +/- 15dB.

Now that you have your set your levels as a basic start, let's adjust the timing and behaviour. When you're done, you can come back and fine tune everything to make your track seat perfectly in the mix.

Buss – Switch between Regular mode (peak compression) and Buss mode (RMS compression).

Attack – Time in milliseconds that it will take for the compressor to reach its destination gain reduction after the signal has crossed the threshold.

Release – Time in milliseconds that it will take for the compressor to reach 0 gain reduction after the signal returned below the threshold.

Auto Gain – Auto Gain matches the output volume to input volume automatically.

Stereo – Switch between stereo and mono modes.

Punch – Parallel processing to add punch to the signal before the compression stage.

Saturate – Add tube style saturation to the compressed signal.

Clean – Make the compressor sound as clean as possible. If Punch or Saturate is on, it will reduce their effect giving you different timbre options.

Side Chain – Signal from the right channel input goes to the detector and the signal from the left channel input goes to the compressor.

Soft Clipping – Use to round the signal when it approaches 0.0dB and ensures it does not exceed it.

Bypass – Allows you to engage and disengage the compressor.

Dry/Wet – Mixes between the processed signal and the input signal creating a parallel compression effect, which leaves the peaks untouched while boosting the lower part of the signal.

To help you out there are also 45 presets that focus on individual instruments and drum sounds as well as groups, mix buss and mastering presets.

This is yet another way W.A. Production has made it easy for you to learn as you go. See what the pros do and make your own modifications. And as if that wasn't enough to get you excited and ready to master compression, you will find pro tips and tricks inside the manual. That's right, we weren't going to just leave ya hanging to figure it out for yourself. There is a manual to assist you with getting started and getting the most out of Sphere Comp.

- Windows 7 or higher (32 / 64 bit)
- Mac OSX 10.5 or higher (32 / 64 bit)
- AAX - ProTools 11 or higher

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[G.Faustini]

I am stay the PERFECT plugin reverb. I say PERFECT. I Love W.A.

[drummerjeroensimons]

I bought this comp today, thanks for the great price/plugin WA Prod!!!!

[andingatacho]

W.A. is on a roll. Plugins after plugins... Dayum

[RawInstinctArt]

Really nice plugin and i love the sidechain feature very nice and great price i bought it

[gameover-lxzz]

hi, what is the track at 5.26? great plugin!

[TwstedTV]

3:50 the music being played is NOT techno, its "Trance music", two completely different styles of music. Trance BPM ranges from 130~140, while techno is much much faster.
Also, trance is more melodic with ranges from emotional to uplifting, while techno is not.... its a bit annoying that people keep bundling up Trance into the word "Techno".

[foketesz]

Hooked on Outlaw since forever, so...

[ДмитрийЧеревков-уп]

How can you show real compressor work if your bypass and non-bypass sounds are different in volume? You manipulate with psychologic: the louder - the better (5:41 - 5:46). After the loud pumped sound, bypassed seems to be weak and shitty, but all the deal in the volume. This is a trick in many low-cost studios and this is a real magic trick to make low-quality sound producers buy this. Calibrate in and out volume to same level and show us the real work of your compressor

[kikou]

If only there was a soft knee this compressor would have been that bit more versatile, please include in an update.

[Brendan-Black]

For something like a compressor, neon green is just about the last color I'd choose for the GUI. Others may feel differently and that's cool, but for me I'd want more neutral or cool colors for a plugin that I'm going to be working many hours with. Sounds pretty good though.

[drmdrmdrmmm]

Seems like Ableton integrated compressors (Compressor + Glue compressor)

[EckertAndras]

IK Bus Comp is the best VCA transparent compressor. This device manipulates only gain level.