alpha compressor V2

About

alpha compressor V2 is a mastering and metering plugin by Plugin Alliance. It emulates an analog mastering compressor, developed by Brainworx in collaboration with elysia. It builds on the hardware and the V1 plugin, adding features to the original alpha compressor's controls. It includes an integrated M/S matrix, feed forward and backward compression types, and parallel compression.

What it sounds like

It delivers compression that stays clean and controlled even at extreme settings, while preserving the musicality of the source.

Features

• Integrated M/S matrix for independent mid and side processing
• Feed forward and backward compression types per channel
• Auto Fast semi-automatic attack and release
• Sidechain filter with frequency-selective compression
• Parallel compression with blendable direct and compressed signals
• Brainworx TMT channel variance modeling
• TX-Drive transformer modeling for harmonic saturation
• Stereo Width and Mono Maker controls

Good for

• Mastering