Vocal compressor · VST3 + Standalone

VoxComp

The six controls a vocal actually needs.

A straightforward soft-knee vocal compressor with linked stereo detection, a gain-reduction meter and a Mix knob for parallel compression. It adds no latency.

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Version 1.0.0 · Windows 10/11, 64-bit · needs the VC++ runtime · already bought it? Find your downloads

Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup and Mix, and nothing else. A feed-forward, soft-knee design uses one detector for both channels, so the stereo image doesn't shift under compression.

There's no look-ahead, so there's no delay to compensate, and the Mix knob can blend dry and compressed signal cleanly for New York-style parallel compression.

Features

Soft knee
A fixed 6 dB knee makes compression engage smoothly.
Linked stereo
One detector follows the louder channel, so the image stays centered.
Zero latency
No look-ahead, so it's safe to use while tracking.
Parallel ready
Mix blends compressed and dry signal for density without losing the original dynamics.

Factory presets

Podcast / Broadcast Voice
Lead Vocal - Gentle
Lead Vocal - Modern Pop
Rap / Aggressive Vocal
Background Vocal - Tight
Ballad / Smooth Ride
Parallel / NY Compression
Safety Limiter (Peak Catch)

Presets also appear in your DAW's own factory-preset browser.

Install

Buy and download the zip from your library. The link is emailed to you too.
Unzip it anywhere.
VST3: copy the VoxComp.vst3 folder to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Standalone: run VoxComp.exe and choose your input and output under Options → Audio Settings. Use headphones when monitoring a live mic.

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