HoRNet Audio is back with another freebie just in time for Christmas – the HoRNet MixComp, a free analog-style compressor for macOS and Windows.
HoRNet Audio has a habit of timing its festive events; around this time last year, the generous developer gave us the TreBand Classic EQ Plugin for free.
We also had a limited-time opportunity to grab Hornet DynEq and Hornet Chorus 60 free a few months ago, so I hope some of you picked those up.
If you missed out on Chorus 60, you can check out our best free chorus VST plugins article.
This year, we’ve got Hornet MixComp, a plugin inspired by legendary analog hardware.
MixComp is a beginner-friendly plugin that delivers professional results.
The intuitive interface is fully resizable and has various themes (light/dark, etc.) to blend with your workflow.
In addition to producing some of the sound, character, and behavior of vintage analog gear, Hornet MixComp has modern features that ensure the best possible performance.
One of the key features is Hornet’s Smart Oversampling, which improves the audio quality while keeping the CPU performance in check.
Another key feature is the Analog Saturation Mode which adds subtle harmonic distortion to recreate the classic warm and rich sound you’d expect from vintage analog hardware.
It’s easy to control dynamics with adjustable Threshold, Ratio, Release, and Fast Attack settings.
Hornet MixComp is an easy-to-use compressor capable of polished results or adding some real punch.
To download Hornet MixComp, just create a free account at Hornet Plugins if you don’t already have one. Once you create an account, you’ll have to download the HoRNet DoIn plugin manager to install MixComp.
If vintage compressors pique your interest, we’ve had a few this year, like the Teletronix-inspired Lotus Sound Audio’s LA2-FOX.
If you want something a little less traditional, check out Dynastia and Dynastor from Outobugi, an OTT clone, and its single-band little brother.
Hornet MixComp is available in 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.
As always, thanks for reading, and I hope everyone is safe and well over the holidays; cheers!
Download: HoRNet MixComp (FREE)
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Last Updated on December 25, 2024 by Tomislav Zlatic.
