Empirical Labs® EL8 Distressor
Customer Reviews
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
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C. Jones
Must have compressor
This is an awesome compressor to own. It sounds amazing. Worth every penny.
E. Colvin
A Classic
I've wanted the hardware version of this classic for a long time. I finally have it from UAD and it does not disappoint. It's now my new drum buss crusher!
G. Merino
Amazing!
Another excellent emulation. This plugin feels natural, organic. I can’t believe that I'm not missing the hardware. Nice GUI too!
F. Bassignana
Amazing
Great software replication of one of the most used compressors of the '90. A must have!
I. Pagan
The Secret weapon
Is it a secret? Love it!
J. Socia
Exactly what I was looking for.
Loving it on vocals and acoustic guitar. Holds it all together.
R. Chiga
Must Have
A must have plugin, amazing on almost everything, my new go to on drums and vocals!
M. Velásquez Pérez
Amazing
One of the best UAD plugins
H. LING
Amazing
The distressor is just amazing. It works great with my guitar and drum tracks. Love it!!
B. Gotch
Vocals
Lead vocals are full and in the front of my mixes
V. Baotić
The Ultimate Compressor
Fantastic plugin! One of the most versatile compressors, works well on anything you put it on. There is definitely a learning curve, more so than with some other compressors, but once you figure it out, there’s no going back.
W. Bekir
I can’t Distress enough!
I’m lucky enough to have used the real thing before but this is a truly remarkable emulation of the real thing. Amazing on drums and now my go to compressor for drums and percussion. Love it!
Z. Kovács
Best
This is the best iteration of the hardware. No question. Must have.
C. Tate
Great Compressor _ My New Best Friend
I was skeptic at first thinking this was an ordinary compressor limiter. After my first use, I was wondering if it was working at all. It's so smoothed and transparent. All you need is just a little adjustment to make things stick. This compressor has now replaced my go to plugin for tube compression.
Z. Rivera
Great compressor
My go to compressor, great on everything, very versatile!!
J. Szeszel
Must have for drums and bus glue
My first choice for drums and bus glue
T. Olczyk
Distortion Mode!
Wide palette of compression coloration.
K. Jeppesen
Punchy drums
I really like the way the Distressor helps my drum bus to get a punchy and yet warm sound.
B. beckwith
Punchy and versatile
The distressor is the most versatile compressor ever made in my opinion and it just absolutely makes your drums as pumchy as they can possibly be!
G. Koukounaris
A Class!
UA nailed it!