About
The elysia alpha compressor V2 plugin is a detailed emulation of one of the most revered analog mastering compressors ever made, expanded and reimagined for the modern digital environment. Developed by Brainworx in close collaboration with elysia, V2 builds on the successful V1 plugin and incorporates new features like Brainworx's patented TMT modeling. advanced stereo tools, headroom control, and a refined TX-Drive saturation circuit for added analog warmth.
The original alpha compressor is legendary for a reason, it delivers clean, controlled, high-end compression even at extreme settings, with surgical flexibility and immaculate sound. V2 takes. that same mastering-grade quality and unlocks new creative workflows in-the-box with plugin-only additions like Stereo Width, Mono Maker, advanced metering, and auto output gain and ambience.
It's the kind of compressor that enhances everything, from subtle glue to creative sculpting. while preserving the original musicality of your mix or master.
Features
- Modeled from the Hardware
- Precise emulation of the original alpha compressor in collaboration with elysia
- Feedforward and feedback compression with switchable channel routing
- Built-in M/S matrix for Mid/Side processing
- Integrated parallel compression and soft clip limiting Auto Fast attack/release for adaptive responsiveness
- Niveau EQ and sidechain filters for detailed tone shaping
- Maintains sonic integrity even at extreme compression levels
- Complete Ul overhaul for more sufficient CPU Brainworx TMT for ultra-realistic analog behavior and channel variance
- TX-Drive transformer modeling for rich harmonic saturation
- Stereo Width and Mono Maker for advanced spatial control
- Headroom control to match modern mastering workflows Enhanced metering and gain staging with Auto Output Gain
- Ambience, external Sidechain (Key) Input and Sidechain Listening
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