Close Menu
Bedroom Producers Blog
  • Home
  • Favorites
    • Free VST
    • Free DAW
    • Free Autotune
    • Free Drum Kits
    • Free Music Production Software
    • Black Friday Deals
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • Gear
  • Samples
  • 💬 Community
  • News
    • Software News
    • Soundware News
    • Deals
Connect
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Download
BPB Bassaturator
BPB Bassaturator is a FREE Bass Booster Plugin
BPB Dirty VHS
BPB Dirty VHS (FREE VHS Tape Plugin)
BPB Dirty Filter Plus
BPB Dirty Filter Plus (FREE Dual Filter Distortion)
BPB Dirty LA
BPB Dirty LA (FREE Vintage Limiting Amplifier)
BPB Dirty Spring by Bedroom Producers Blog
BPB Dirty Spring (FREE Spring Reverb Plugin)
  • Free VST
  • Free DAW
  • Free Autotune
  • Music Software
  • Drum Kits
YouTube Instagram Facebook X (Twitter) RSS
Bedroom Producers Blog
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • Gear
  • Samples
  • Downloads
  • Community
  • News
    • Software News
    • Soundware News
    • Deals
SUPPORT BPB ❤️
Bedroom Producers Blog
You are at:Home»News»Hammer Is A FREE Compressor Plugin by Vidar Audio
News

Hammer Is A FREE Compressor Plugin by Vidar Audio

December 9, 2022By James Nugent5 Comments
Hammer by Vidar Audio

Vidar Audio offers Hammer, a free compressor plugin for macOS and Windows.

Hammer is the second release from Vidar Audio, with the first being Barrier, a maximizer, currently selling for $20 (usually $80).

Vidar Audio is a Japanese developer specializing in creating dynamic processors that are both easy to use and highly effective.

The plugin interface has a somewhat vintage design with a classic outboard gear look. Although vintage in style, Hammer promises to deliver both vintage and modern sound, depending on your taste.

If we go through the controls from left to right, we start with the Input knob, which is similar to the iconic 1176 compressor. Increasing the input would be like lowering the threshold on another compressor, resulting in more compression.

Next up is the Ratio control, which provides a limiter function, followed by Attack and Release knobs offering very short settings. Opinions on the best Attack/Release settings for particular purposes are extremely varied. Some swear by a fast Attack, and others suggest a fast Attack takes the life out of the sound. I’ve said this in previous articles, but Bob Power is someone I love to listen to when it comes to this kind of stuff.

The remaining control knobs are Knee, Output, and Mix. The Knee control is crucial when you want much smoother compression, and the Mix knob allows for parallel compression.

YouTube video

Hammer has a few more useful features to mention, including CH-Link, Sidechain support, and some nice LED-style meters (Input, Output, and Gain Reduction) with selectable Peak/RMS metering.

Hammer is available to download for free, but you can set your own price if you feel like donating to the developer. I like the look and feel of Hammer; it will be worth keeping an eye on future Vidar Audio releases.

We’ve recently had a good run of free compressors, including Analog Obsession’s Comper and Compressure by Pelennor DSP. And if you’re looking for a more vintage vibe, check out our free BPB Dirty LA limiting amplifier plugin.

Hammer is available in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.

Download: Hammer

More:

  • BPB Dirty LA Is A FREE Vintage Limiting Amplifier VST Plugin
  • Free Compressor VST Plugins

Last Updated on December 9, 2022 by Tomislav Zlatic.

Free Software Mac Windows
Avatar photo
James Nugent

James is a musician and writer from Scotland. An avid synth fan, sound designer, and coffee drinker. Sometimes found wandering around Europe with an MPC in hand.

Subscribe
Notify of
5 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
📬 BPB Newsletter
SUBSCRIBE NOW - Get FREE plugins in your inbox every week.
Latest
Plugin Boutique offers the Moogerfooger MF-104S Analog Delay plugin for $29 (Reg. $79)
June 20, 2025
IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Echo is FREE at Audio Plugin Deals
June 20, 2025
Pulse Audio Launches Massive $60K+ Giveaway Featuring 40 Audio Developers
Sponsor: Pulse AudioJune 20, 2025
AIR Stutter Rhythmic FX Plugin by AIR Music is FREE via Black Octopus Sound
June 20, 2025
Featured
How to Prepare A Song For Mixing
September 6, 2024
A Guide To Mixing Music For Music Producers
April 13, 2024
The Best FREE Drum Kits in 2025
February 12, 2025
Free Kontakt Libraries
January 28, 2025
COMMUNITY

💬🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – June 2025

June 3, 2025249

💬 🎹 Monthly Production Thread – Finishing Songs

June 3, 202511
aHow to Prepare A Song For Mixing
9 Mins Read
How to Prepare A Song For Mixing
How To Make Beats: A Quick Beat Making Guide For Beginners
10 Mins Read
Beat Making 101: How to Make a Beat for Beginners
Browse
# Music Production Software
# Free VST Plugins
# Digital Audio Workstations
# Video Editing Software
# Free Mastering Software
Download

# BPB Dirty Filter Plus
# BPB Dirty VHS
# BPB Dirty LA
# BPB Dirty Spring
# BPB Saturator

Community
# BPB on YouTube
# BPB on Facebook
# BPB on X (Twitter)
# BPB on SoundCloud
# BPB on Instagram
Subscribe
Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest music freeware news. We also have an RSS Feed.
Click to subscribe
© 2009 - 2025, Bedroom Producers Blog.
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.