Iconic Instruments has announced the release of an accurate 660-style compressor with some very unique features.
In 1963, engineer Lawrence Horn introduced the “Exciting Compressor” technique to the Pop world, which involved boosting a large amount of 5-6kHz, then crushing that signal with a 660 compressor and bringing it back up on the board in parallel with your original, unprocessed track. It was a favorite on vocals and drums, and it was used on some of the most classic tracks of the 1960’s.
Carefully modeled from an original unit, the Model 660 X Compressor captures and recreates that sound. In addition to the classic 660 controls – Input Gain, Threshold and Time Constant switch, along with Pre-, Post- and Gain Reduction metering – the Model 660 X has an “Excitement” section that allows you to boost anywhere from 1 to 10kHz up to 12dB, coupled with a Mix control that lets you operate the effect in parallel.
Model 660 X Exciting Compressor features
- Classic 660-style vari-mu compression using the Input Gain, Threshold and Time Constant controls.
- “Excitement” controls that boost HF node before compression, coupled with the Mix control for classic 1960’s “Exciting Compressor” effect.
- Separate Drive control to add classic color of the original tube unit, or remove it for crystal clear, smooth vari-mu signal crushing.
- Knee control to mimic classic “soft knee” vari-mu compression, or reduce it for more aggressive “hard knee” effect.
- Classic Pre-, Post- and Gain Reduction metering.
- Output level control and Bypass switch.
Model 660 X for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/AAX) is available for the intro price of $59 USD for a limited time (regular $79 USD).
More information: Iconic Instruments
