Plugin Alliance has announced a new audio plugin that delivers analog glue compression with digital precision.

The Brainworx bx_glue dual-band compressor is inspired by legendary British bus compressors.

Get the sound of the greatest British-made VCA compressors of the 1980s, the warmth, punch and cohesion of analog glue compression with all the power and control of a modern Brainworx feature set with multiband capabilities.

For the pros in search of the perfect mixing glue and amateurs, whose mix never quite gels, this is the definitive VCA glue compressor. Brainworx bx_glue brings it all together.

bx_glue features

  • Unique and flexible dual-band glue compressor inspired by legendary British bus compressors.
  • Detailed input, output, and gain reduction meters, and auto gain control for accurate easy monitoring .
  • Ability to match and replicate almost any VCA compressor’s character.
  • Classic VCA compressor in a modern two-band matrix.
  • Stereo compressor with a single set of controls.
  • Sophisticated Tilt/Tub Emphasis for dynamic tonal balance.
  • Band Tilt instead of makeup gain to simplify tonal balance.
  • Classic and Dirty total harmonic distortion (THD).
  • Nickel and Iron transformer models.
  • Inaudible 12 dB/oct two-way crossover.
  • Adjustable XL saturation.
  • Spectral analysis and precise i/o metering.
  • Auto gain to conduct level-matched A/B comparisons.
  • Stereo Width and Mono Maker.
  • Advanced Sidechain Option: blend external and internal key sources.

bx_glue is on sale for the intro price of $99 USD until July 31st, 2024 (regular $189 USD). Existing customers can log in to their Plugin Alliance account to check for loyalty pricing.

More information: Plugin Alliance