New plugin by SSL: Blitzer

The SSL Blitzer plug-in is an analogue hardware-inspired character compressor capable of everything from soft, saturating compression to explosive brick-wall limiting.

In addition to adjustable transient shaping and vintage-style harmonic, Blitzer offers several unique compression curves each with a unique shape and tone.

With the distinct response of tube, VCA and vintage opto compressors all from a single easy-to-use interface, you’re never more than a click away from what you need.

Combined with MIX control for parallel compression, AUTO GAIN to help maintain your levels, and SSL’s contextual help system, Blitzer is a versatile compressor plug-in with startling variation.

Inspired by hardware such as the 1176 and LA-2A, Blitzer offers 10 unique compression curves across 10 ratios. This unique character compressor can deliver everything from soft saturating compression to explosive brick-wall limiting.

Use the DRIVE control to generate subtle and gentle harmonics or destroy your signal. You can even use the compressor in 1:1 ratio to warm your tracks without compressing.

Slam room mics or energize your entire mix using the “all in” BLITZ! mode – compounding brick-wall limiting with a logarithmic decay gives a distinct sound that sounds amazing on live drum room recordings.

The MIX control can be used to dial in the original signal – allowing for parallel compression and punch, or for simply reducing the intensity of the effect to blend in better with the rest of your mix.

Use the HPF to remove unwanted low-end frequencies and tame unruly vocals and harshness using the detection sidechain bell filter.

Download the demo (free for 14 days) from the SSL site to check the compressor in your system.