STAGATE
The legendary American tube compressor from the 1950s.
AU VST3 AAX
Mac Os / WIN M1/M2, Intel
$39
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What does it do ?
This compressor excels in its ability to subtly glue together the elements of a mix, making it a favorite for vocals, bass, and across the mix bus.
The tubes at the heart of the device introduce a pleasing harmonic distortion, creating a lush texture that enhances the sonic palette.
This results in tracks that feel cohesively polished and resonant, with a vintage touch that recalls the warmth and richness of classic records.
Whether used sparingly for slight leveling or driven harder for more pronounced effects, this compressor shapes sound with a character that is both timeless and profoundly influential.
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Input(compression) Knob: Increase or attenuate the input gain for more or less compression.
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Output Knob: Attenuate the output gain post the compression processing.
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Recovery Switch: Single Mode -> Sets up the compressor in slow attack and slow release mode, Double Mode -> Sets up the compressor in fast attack and fast release mode.
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Power Switch: Bypass or enable the plugin processing
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HighPass Filter: This filter is applied pre processing to control some of the low end if needed by the user.
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LowPass Filter: This filter is applied post processing to control some of the upper harmonics if needed by the user.
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Input Trim: This control trims the input signal gain before processing from -12 to +12 dB.
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Output Trim: Use this control to trim the final output of the processing after the filters and the dry mix .
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Mix: Add the original unprocessed signal to the mix as parallel processing.
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Auto Gain Switch
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Ultra-X mode for v high sampled models which minimizes aliasing artifacts at extreme settings.