Compressor

DC1A

by Klanghelm

A free two-knob character compressor from Klanghelm, described as the little brother of its DC8C compressor.

Type
Compressor
Pricing
Free
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX

Documented features

  • Two main controls: input and output.[1]
  • Deep switch engages a high-pass filter to reduce pumping on bass-heavy material.[1]
  • Relaxed switch toggles between peak and RMS behaviour.[1]
  • Dual Mono mode compresses left and right channels independently.[1]
  • Negative (over-) compression option.[1]
  • Controls listed in the manual: Input, Output, Mix, Negative, Deep, Relaxed, Dual Mono, VU meter mode and Bypass.[2]

Specifications

Current version3.5.0[1]

Compatibility

macOSSupported (AU, VST, VST3, AAX); minimum macOS version not stated[2]
WindowsSupported (VST, VST3, AAX); minimum Windows version not stated[2]
Plug-in formats
  • VST2
  • VST3
  • AU
  • AAX

From the DC1A3 manual, which lists Windows VST/VST3/AAX and macOS AU/VST/VST3/AAX, each in 32- and 64-bit.

Pricing modelFree

We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing.

Sources

  1. DC1A – Klanghelm, Klanghelm. Accessed .
  2. DC1A3 manual, Klanghelm. Accessed .