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Universal Audio Capitol Mastering Compressor Download

Emulation of legendary handmade tube compressor used by Capitol Studios in software plugin format. Gives you the rich sound of the CM5511, a legendary handbuilt tube mastering compressor.

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As an artist experience the exceptional and sumptuous sound of the Universal Audio Capitol Mastering Compressor on your tracks! The CM5511 was specifically designed and built by the experts at Capitol Studios and is known for making thousands of hit records over the years. Now, you can get that same world-class mastering compressor in your studio with UA's exclusive model. Get ready for results that will help you polish and perfect your tracks every single time. Make your mix stand out in all the right ways with this superior classic sound - trust me, it sounds as good as it looks!

Universal Audio Capitol Mastering Compressor Features

Give your tracks the velvet touch of Capitol's handbuilt mastering compressor
Get the pro sonics of the same hardware used on remastered catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and more
Easily add color and texture to your productions with Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls
Tighten your low end and expand your stereo width using simple Mono Fold and Mid/Side features
Use with any audio interface, no UA hardware required

Get the Exclusive Sound of Capitol Mastering. The CM5511 compressor has mastered entire catalogs from Capitol, Motown, Geffen, Blue Note, Def Jam, and dozens more, as well as modern records by Black Sabbath, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez.

Inspired by vintage Fairchild 670 and Gates Sta-Level tube limiters and designed for consistent results across Capitol's four mastering rooms

Capitol Mastering Compressor is an exacting emulation of this "spare no expense" hardware, giving you the modern tube based sound of this custom made dynamics masterpiece.

Expanded Controls for Complete in-the-box Mastering

Easily tighten low end, add subtle saturation, and tweak the stereo field with easy to use "plugin only" controls. Plus, comprehensive dBFS and LUFS metering and sidechain filter means you have a full featured, modern mastering tool at your fingertips.

Add Expensive Sound to your Instrument Groups, not just for the 2 bus, Capitol Mastering Compressor will add its tube based magic to your drum bus, synths, background vocals, and more, giving you the gorgeous dynamics control only achievable with this one of a kind, hit proven hardware.