I'm trying to teach new engineers about effects, primarly compressors and gates. I want them to be able to play around with settings at home, so I've got them setup with some free DAW software that can run VST plugins. Now I'm trying to find a compressor and/or gate VST that will be good for them to learn on. Details about sound quality aren't important here. Standard controls and good metering are important. One of those dBs in vs dBs out graphs would be nice, but is not required.
The Kjaerhus Audio Classic Compressor would be excellent if it just had meters for input level, output level and gain reduction. The Blockfish has a lot of non-standard stuff like auto-gain makeup that I don't want. The Endorphine has better metering, but also has lots of non-standard controls.
I realize I probably won't find exactly what I want for free, but I'd love to hear any recommendations that are closer to what I'm looking for.
best free compressor/gate VSTs for learning on
Re: best free compressor/gate VSTs for learning on
I'd say endorphin may be your best bet, unless you just want to use the free 30 day trial from Sonalksis on their (incredibly awesome sounding) compressor plugs.
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Why not give them the free Inspector plugin as well:
http://www.elementalaudio.com/
http://www.elementalaudio.com/
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Re: best free compressor/gate VSTs for learning on
The DigitalFishPhones compression suite is pr'y one of the better compressors I've used.
http://www.digitalfishphones.com/main.p ... &subItem=5
http://www.digitalfishphones.com/main.p ... &subItem=5
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