Reason Studios is offering the H-Comp Hybrid Compressor ($179 value) plugin by Waves as a completely free download from their website until August 30th, 2020. THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.
This is the third Waves freebie this month, following the MaxxVolume Volume Leveler and Waves Berzerk Distortion plugins. Considering that the company is also running a massive 40% OFF sale (use coupon code MAGIC40 to get the discount), now is as good a time as any to test Waves software and see if it fits your workflow.
See also: iZotope RX 7 Elements Is FREE With Any Purchase @ Plugin BoutiqueH-Comp Hybrid Compressor is a compressor plugin inspired by analog hardware. It models the behavior of analog compressors powered by transformers, tubes, and transistors, using the technology that Waves used to develop their SSL 4000 Collection, V-Series, and API Collection plugins. The result is a versatile, analog-style dynamic processor that is fit for almost any mixing task.
The plugin offers four processing modes, all of which are based on different types of analog hardware. The release behavior is modeled after analog gear, too, and it includes a handy BPM-sync feature. H-Comp Hybrid Compressor also comes with an external sidechain input, an output limiter/clipper, transient pass-through control for added punch.
So, how do you get the H-Comp Hybrid Compressor for free?
Waves H-Comp is offered as an exclusive freebie at the Reason Studios website. First, sign up for a free Reason Studios user account. Then, add the H-Comp to your shopping cart and apply the coupon code FREECOMP to get the plugin free of charge. After entering the code, the price will automatically drop to zero.
Once the checkout is complete, you will receive the license code that should be redeemed at the Waves website. Log in to your Waves user account (you may need to register first), visit the “Register New Products” page, and paste your license key. And voilà, the H-Comp Hybrid Compressor is now added to your Waves account, and you can install it at any time.
Do you need another compressor plugin in your arsenal? As always, that’s on you to decide. H-Comp is somewhat of an oldie, but it’s also one of the more popular Waves plugins. The interface is very intuitive, making the H-Comp the perfect fit for beginners. And if you want to check out even more effects of this type, read our list of free compressor VST plugins.
H-Comp Hybrid Compressor is available as a VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for digital audio workstations on PC and Mac. The free download offer ends on August 30th, 2020.
UPDATE: This offer has expired.
More info: H-Comp Hybrid Compressor (FREE @ Reason Studios until August 30th)
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24 Comments
Tomislav Zlatic
onAnother big THANK YOU goes to our readers Numanoid, Daniel, Caliko, Bani, Szilárd, Christian, and Gav for the info about this Waves freebie. Thanks for the support!
Jean Louis
onThe FREECOMP coupon code doesn’t work….
Tomislav Zlatic
onHmm, it worked for me literally ten minutes ago. Make sure you’re at the proper page: https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/vst/h-comp-hybrid-compressor/
Caliko
onTry different browsers?
Caliko
onI tried it a minute ago (yes I’m behind lol) and it worked. The webpage even advertises the freebie.
Get it now and don’t fall behind like I do! I’ve missed many opportunities putting things off for “later”.
Chris Thomas
onDidn’t work my first time as I accidentally pasted in the code with a space at the end, retried after deleting the space at end and worked fine. Maybe same thing happened for you
Tomislav Zlatic
onYeah, those sneaky spacebars happen to me all the time when pasting coupon codes.
Caliko
onWow the 3rd freebie this month? It isn’t even the holidays!
At this rate I’ll have the Mercury Bundle in no time!
Tomislav Zlatic
onLOL! But yeah, you’re right. :)
Martin
onThe Reason Studios website keeps taking me back to the ‘confirm payment’ section of the checkout page with the green ‘continue’ button after applying the FREECOMP code. I have tested with Brave, Edge, and Torch browsers and ALL of them are behaving pretty much the same way. Is it my Rig maybe?
Caliko
onWorked on 2009 iMac running outdated software and outdated browser.
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onVery colorful compressor. Nice auto make up gain to quickly AB the result. I found an old review. It was quite expensive in 2009. 200$.
https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/waves-h-comp-215367
V
onIt didn’t work for me either… You use the coupon and it says “Ok the product now costs 0” and then you click checkout but nothing happens.
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onJust to make sure. The only thing you should get from the checkout is the serial number, and then you go to waves.com with your serial.
Jesus Chacon
onOrder summary
H-Comp Hybrid Compressor 1.0.0 FULL 49.00 USD
Discount -49.00 USD
Final cost (incl. B2C VAT/sales tax) 0.00 USD
CONTINUE
It stops here, no serial was sent to my email. No next steps.
azam
onsame problem
Martin
onMy point exactly. multiple browsers. SAME behaviour
Tomislav Zlatic
onYou should check with their support team, they might be able to provide a serial.
Martin
onI have even tried with a different account, same PC. still stops at the continue button. could specific IPs be the issue?
V
onI’ve used VPN, devices from neighbors, nothing works here.
I feel scammed, they took my email and now they are sending me spam but never gave me the compressor.
Tomislav Zlatic
onHave you tried contacting their support?
Dre
onawesome… thank you.
Radek
onA plugin with big amout of noise, but very nice 3-rd analog preset, especially to make drums warmer
Tomislav Zlatic
onThanks for sharing these tips!