Description

Based on pulse-width modulation (PWM) technology the Pye compressors speed transparency and low distortion set it apart from other compressor types. Known especially as a bus compressor for drums backing vocals and masters classic studio engineers admired the Pyes dazzling character. No one knows the Pye compressor better than legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix Rolling Stones). Designed with Eddie himself Kramer PIE captures what made the Pye truly special.

A Different Compression Technology

A Different Compression Technology

Simple Controls: Instant Gratification

Kramer PIE is one of those plugins that just works. With its simplified control set choose the compressor ratio or limiting set the threshold and decaythen enjoy the standout compression character.

More than Bus Compression

Although the Pye compressor was best known for bus compressionwhether drums background vocals or mastersits also a transparent compressor for any audio sources especially vocals and bass.

Ideal Complement to Kramer HLS

At Olympic Studios the Pye compressor was part of the signal chain with the Helios console channel strip. The Kramer PIE and HLS work together in the same synergistic fashion to give that same vintage sound.

Features:

• Models the Pye compressor from Londons famed Olympic Studios
• Outstanding bus compression for drums and backing vocals
• Intuitive Threshold Ratio Decay controls for easy adjustment
• Add optional analog noise and hum for original analog behavior
• Developed with studio legend Eddie Kramer (Zeppelin Hendrix)
• Also ideal for transparent compression on lead vocals bass
• Ideal attack characteristics dont require an attack control
• Pair with Kramer HLS to replicate the Olympic Studios signal chain

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