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LED display to indicate above and below threshold, and in the knee.All meters show actual and peak levels with adjustable peak hold time. Metering covers stereo input, output and gain reduction.Optional hard limiting on final output.Additional ‘Internal sidechain only’ version.Internal or external sidechain routing.Linked Stereo input detection, can be unlinked.Distortion reduction for very short release times.Manual attack/release has ultra-low values.Auto attack/release with manual option.Non-linear attack/release curves give unique character.Wet/Dry control allows blending of dry uncompressed signal for phase-free NY style parallel compression.Soft Knee makes for a less obvious transition.Subtle colouring from a unique blend of harmonics, saturation and noise.Vintage style RMS compressors with non-linear response, parallel compression and comprehensive metering.Sixtyfive can deliver a range of compression from gentle smoothing of vocal performances to brutal slamming of your drum buss. As well as all of the originals features, this version adds parallel compression, extended knob ranges and peak metering. The RMS detection and soft-knee help to give a smooth and musical compression experience, the non-linear response imparts character and the gentle saturation brings colour and warmth. It’s a soft-knee RMS compressor with a vintage flavour. Sixtyfive is a vintage-style, RMS Compressor, inspired by the dbx 165A, a classic 1970s compressor found in many studios, but it also adds a couple of new twists.

Sixtyfive is a free compressor VST plugin developed by de la Mancha.

Best free mastering plugins for wave forms