Plugin Alliance – Bettermaker Mastering Compressor for WiN

DX Mode

Modeled after a classic American unit, this mode is the most aggressive, with a fast response and a sharp, energetic sound. Its bold edge works especially well on individual tracks such as vocals, drums and guitars.

It fits perfectly into your signal chain

Get the most out of this versatile VCA with a streamlined workflow. Clean up your signal with the built-in high-pass converter. Choose and customize three compression styles to suit your needs with a variety of presets and customization options. Get instant control over your sound with a dedicated sidechain section with audition function and a three-band Sidechain EQ. With external sidechain control, you can easily use your own instruments.

Compression with Color and Symbols

Bettermaker also captures the full harmonic richness of the original hardware’s two independent color schemes. Add warm, soft analog THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) distortion or aggressive analog Zener clipping with even/odd switchable configurations for additional harmonic effects.

Advanced Compression Controls

The many controls in this plugin make it easy to create specific sounds or experiment with them. It features advanced compression ratio options (not found in the original hardware), flexible lap controls, independent mid and side processing parameters, and more. Whether you’re preparing a full mix, adding coherence to a drum kit, or enhancing a vocal track, you have all the powerful tools you need to add precision, depth, and character to your sound.

Accurate, customizable monitoring

Dynamic, high-resolution displays for gain reduction, thresholds, and I/O levels show everything you need for professional mastering. For those who value visual feedback, customizable displays let you focus on the waveform. Connection instructions help you get the perfect setup. High-quality analog compression audio has never been so accurate or so accessible.

Possibilities

• Accurate reproduction of a 100% analog VCA compressor with peak or RMS detection
• Three well-known compressor types: BM, SG and DX (two studio icons and the Better manufacturer’s signature)
• High-resolution dynamic displays for gain reduction, threshold and I/O levels
• Two independent color schemes: soft analog-sounding THD and aggressive Zener
• Sidechain section with built-in EQ for choosing the sweet spot in your mix
• Switchable forward and reverse modes for more musical and precise compression
• Stereo, dual mono and mid/side modes
  

Plugin-only enhancements

• TX drive with adjustable transformer headroom
  
• RPM metering, I/O monitoring, balancing and correlation tools
  
• Parameter linking and mix control for smooth A/B and parallel compression
  
• Additional 5:1 and 10:1 compression ratios for SG and DX styles