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Minimal System Group

Punch Compressor

4.2 (278 Reviews)
$14.00
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Important Note: This product is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

Punch is one of Minimal System Group most popular plugins as it is an up-to-date version of one of the all time classic analogue compression and limiting processors, the 1176AE. Punch offers an array of ratio's including 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 perfect for compression duties - but there is also the 20:1 ratio designed for full limiting applications. With a professionally designed interface and unrivalled versatility Punch is a studio tool that you should not be without.

Features:

  • Ultra-fast attack time
  • Unique Analogue Modelled characteristics
  • FET Gain Reduction Emulation
  • Input & Output Gain Adjustment Knobs with adjustable Attack and Release Settings
  • Custom Output Transformer Emulation design
  • Full automation capabilities
  • Flexible VU metering options
  • Professionally designed GUI
  • Fantastic Presets produced by Kendal Osborne
  • Based on the 1176AE Limiting Amplifier Compressor
  • Fantastic on drums!

System Requirements

  • PC running a Windows operating system. VST compatible DAW or VST hosting software.
  • This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.
  • This plugin also operates within the 64bit versions of Cubase, Nuendo, Bitwig Studio, Reaper, Tracktion, Renoise, FL Studio, Sonar, Mixcraft and Samplitude using their inbuilt bridging.
  • It is recommended that you always try out the demo before purchases to ensure that the plugin is compatible with your system.

Host Compatibility

  • Minimal System Group Plugins run on Windows based PC's using a suitable VST host or DAW. Our plugins have been fully tested within Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, Cakewalk Sonar, FL Studio, Energy XT, Presonus Studio One, Renoise, and Cubase

Please Note: This plugin is 32bit but can be run on 64bit systems using jBridge.

Installation Instructions

Installation of Minimal System Group Plugins

To install Minimal System Group plugins simply extract the contents of the downloaded .rar/.zip file into your VST directory (No installers are used). You must ensure the full contents of the zip or rar are extracted, maintaining any folder structure. Uninstalling is done by simply deleting the files and folder created in your plugin directory. No files are written to the registry.

FL Studio

There is a compatibility issue with some Minimal System Group plugins and the first release of FL Studio 8 (8.0). This was due to a bug in the FL wrapper and Image line released a fix patch, which was later incorporated into the full release (8.0.2). This problem does not occur in FL Studio 9. Please make sure you have the latest release version of FL Studio to ensure compatibility

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