IK Multimedia offers the T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670 plugin as a FREE download for a limited time. Complete the survey to get the plugin for free. IMPORTANT: You must already own a T-RackS plugin to be eligible for the offer.
T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670 emulates the Fairchild 670 broadcast hardware compressor. The hardware 670 is a legendary tube stereo compressor, used in countless classic records, including Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” and all Beatles’ songs recorded in Abbey Road Studios.
Of course, this kind of vintage equipment comes with a hefty price tag, not to mention its scarcity on the market. Even if budget wasn’t an issue, finding a Fairchild 670 unit for sale is next to impossible.
Thankfully, even us bedroom producers can get some of Fairchild 670’s magic for free with IK Multimedia’s latest limited-time offer.
Vintage Compressor Model 670 – First Impressions
Vintage Compressor Model 670 follows IK Multimedia’s successful T-RackS formula. It recreates the original hardware’s design and feature set, while attempting to emulate its sound as closely as possible.
The UI design is exactly what you’d expect from a T-RackS plugin. It looks great, replicating the look of the Fairchild 670 while providing a smooth user experience. The knobs and labels are large enough and easy to operate, whereas the built-in VU meter is handy for monitoring the gain reduction.
The plugin features identical controls for the left and right channels. Users can adjust the Input Gain, Threshold, and the Time Constant parameter which controls the attack and release times.
It’s a simple but effective control scheme that lets you fine-tune the compressor’s response in a matter of seconds.
For the reasons discussed above, I cannot compare the T-RackS 670 to its hardware counterpart. However, I compared it to some popular freeware vintage compressors, the Xtressor NUKE by Kiive Audio and TDR Molotok by Tokyo Dawn Labs.
Of course, this isn’t a direct comparison because all three compressors are quite different. Vintage Compressor Model 670 was easier to operate than Molotok while sounding similarly good on drums and vocals. Its fast attack time makes it handy for limiting the signal in a musical way.
Xtressor NUKE is incredibly easy to use and sounds fantastic, so it would probably be my first pick when needing a vintage-sounding compressor that doesn’t require much fine-tuning.
However, on a more complex signal, I would probably opt for Vintage Compressor Model 670 due to its slightly more versatile control set.
Get T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670 For FREE
IK Multimedia offers its Fairchild 670 emulation for free to all participants who complete a short survey.
To get your free copy of T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670, visit the promo page linked below and click the red START SURVEY button. You’ll need to register an IK Multimedia user account to access the survey.
The survey consists of 22 questions, all related to music production. After completing the survey, the plugin will be automatically registered to your IK Multimedia user account and visible on the “My Products” page.
Please note that you’ll need to download the IK Multimedia Product Manager to install and activate T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670 in your DAW.
T-RackS Vintage Compressor Model 670 is available in 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for Windows and macOS.
If you like vintage compressors, check out our free BPB Dirty LA plugin.
IMPORTANT: You must already own a T-RackS plugin to be eligible for the offer.
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Last Updated on March 28, 2023 by Tomislav Zlatic.
