Rupert Neve Designs 535 Compressor Module Review

Rupert Neve Designs' 535 is a 500 Series diode-bridge compressor based on the topologies found in classic Neve designs such as the 2254. Considered by many to be the holy grail for colorful, punchy dynamics enhancement, the coveted 2254 module was designed for vintage Neve 80 Series consoles and became a legend for delivering weighty, harmonically rich tonality with the miraculous ability to bring thin vocals to life, punch up electric guitar and bass, and push drums to the forefront of a mix. The 535 serves up the attitude-packed, in-your-face sound of Rupert Neve's renowned diode-bridge compressors, but with modern precision and flexibility — which makes it ideal on any source.

[alexstcin]

That's the output gain, not the input gain. There is no input gain adjustment on this unit. Hence, the threshold knob..

[thrillerboyrecords]

Master piece I like th linking feature.

[hectorfernandez]

Hi! Great review thinking about getting me a pair. Question How can I link two Rupert neve 542 tape emulators to use them as stereo?

[gumbilicious]

I have a pair, I find them to be incredibly transparent

[allmetaliswelcome]

Why exactly are you running a stereo setup on the demo when the sound you're working with is obviously mono. Makes it impossible to track what you're actually doing

[ottomanmuzic]

is this transformer based compressor? or transformerless?

[PUTUPLAN]

almost 1 grand wow those modules better be good.

[fuzzupuzzu]

yeah thats great but who has the money

[lordsharshabeel]

You should be embarrassed. What a terrible demo.

[benoitbricet]

The next demo should be done by a Fully geared furry riding a pony. At least it would be interesting to watch. Useful is something else.