Get the Soul Squash vintage compressor by Tone Empire for FREE for a limited time.
Soul Squash is a FREE vintage compressor pedal plugin that delivers a dose of retro sheen and instant Funk/Soul vibes.
Soul Squash usually retails for £30.95, but you can download it for free now from the developer’s website and at Plugin Boutique.
We all know from experience that the price of a plugin is no assurance of its performance, be it good or bad.
Cheap or free plugins often turn out to be relatively priceless to us, and, of course, expensive software doesn’t always live up to expectations, sometimes leaving us struggling to find reasons to keep using it because we’ve paid for it!
But, as much as it’s not about the price, there’s something awesome about getting a freebie that usually costs more than a typical impulse buy, and at £30.95, I’d say Soul Squash fits that description.
Tone Empire calls Soul Squash a sonic time capsule brimming with retro allure and modern finesse, and that’s a pretty fair summary. The plugin does what it’s supposed to do with minimal fuss, thanks to a lovely but simple interface with no little more than the necessary controls.
Soul Squash works well on individual instruments like bass, guitar, keys, or even vocals.
I’m always interested in simple plugins that can give my keys or bass a little more authenticity when it comes to a classic Funk or Soul sound, so I’m looking forward to putting Soul Squash to good use.
But it’s also ideal for groups of tracks, adding the right amount of cohesion and unity without losing the clarity and impact of individual parts. It adds punch where needed, and everything else gets some of that warm sound of nostalgia.
The controls are self-explanatory; the main controls are Compress, Output, and Dry Mix with a Gain Reduction meter just off to the left. On the right, you’ll find Input/Output Adjustment knobs and a Thick switch that adds a low EQ bum post compression for a thicker sound.
If you’re heading to Plugin Boutique to grab Soul Squash, don’t forget you can pick up Alicia’s Keys from Native Instruments (usually £89) for just £12, which would entitle you to claim one of this month’s free gifts (PolyMAX, W495 EQ, or a one-month Loopcloud Artist Plan trial).
Soul Squash comes in 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS (10.13 upwards) and Windows (10 upwards).
Download: Tone Empire / Plugin Boutique (FREE – regular price $39)
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