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Mastering Grade Compression
X-Comp is a sophisticated and extremely versatile stereo compressor that cuts through the mass of freeware and bundled plug-ins available with genuinely professional features, results and interface. The audio performance, specifications, analysis tools and depth of control offered by X-Comp are exemplary.
Delivering mastering grade audio fidelity with a distinctly analogue feel, X-Comp can be used for everything from ‘invisible’ subtle dynamic control for mastering, to dramatic ‘brick wall’ effects that inject raw energy and power that competes with the legendary SSL Listen Mic Compressor.
Between these two extremes, X-Comp can reproduce the characteristics of a wide range of modern and classic vintage compressors, including much sought after OPTO, FET and Vari Mu types. In X-Comp, SSL haven’t just modelled a particular compressor, but have provided a set of features and controls that allow the emulation of a broad range of compressor designs.
Features
- Flexible dynamics processing for classic and modern compression styles
- Mastering-grade audio fidelity
- Excels at subtle dynamics-shaping and smashed, brickwall-style limiting
- Dual symmetrical knee design for detailed compression shaping
- Advanced sidechain architecture for ducking, pumping, and de-essing
- Intuitive interface with click-and-drag controls
- MIDI compatibility for real-time parameter manipulation
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
- Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Windows
- Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- VST 2, VST3, AAX Native
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Reviews Summary
While it aims to provide a helpful overview, it may not capture every perspective or detail. We encourage you to read individual reviews to make an informed decision.
The SSL Native X-Comp is overwhelmingly praised as a versatile, transparent, and precise compressor plugin that excels on drums, vocals, mix buses, and mastering. Users highly appreciate its clean sound, subtle analog warmth, low CPU footprint, and intuitive visual graphic display. Standout features include the dual-knee adjustments, listen mode, and unique frequency bleed options, making it a go-to workhorse tool, especially given its exceptional value during sales. While overall feedback is strongly positive, minor drawbacks noted by some users include the lack of a standard wet/dry mix control, a need for more presets, and occasional UI lag on Windows 11.
