Every Producer Needs to Try THIS Compressor – Open Compressor First Look

Open Compressor by Woodstock Audio might just redefine how you understand and use compression.
Built by the team behind Mastering.com this all-in-one compressor plugin doesn’t just sound amazing—it shows you what’s really happening to your audio.
If you’ve ever wanted to truly “see” compression, limiting, and saturation in real time, this plugin is a game-changer. Perfect for producers, mix engineers, and anyone who wants full control over their sound.

Key Features & Highlights

See Inside Compression – Real-time visualizers for waveform, harmonics, EQ, and gain reduction
All-in-One Dynamics Tool – Compressor, clipper, limiter, saturator, tone control, and expansion
Auto-Threshold & Auto-Release – Intelligent dynamic processing that adapts to your signal
Detect Function – Instantly sets clipper and limiter thresholds based on your peaks
Regular/Optical & Peak/RMS Modes – Emulate classic analog or modern digital compressor styles
Feedforward/Feedback Architecture – Shape your dynamics response exactly how you want
Parallel Compression Made Easy – Built-in Dry/Wet control for blending
Mid/Side, Stereo Link, and External Sidechain – Total routing flexibility
GPU-Powered Visuals – Fast, smooth, and detailed graphics with low CPU load
Preset Library – Recreate classic analog compressors or design your own
Why It’s Unique:
Open Compressor doesn’t hide the process—it reveals it. You’ll see exactly how your transients, harmonics, and tone are being shaped, so you can make smarter mix decisions and truly understand your dynamics.
If you’ve struggled to “get” compression before, this plugin makes it visual, intuitive, and powerful.
Try it free:
👉Get Open Compressor by Woodstock Audio https://woodstockaudio.com/products/compressor
7-Day Free Trial available (VST3 & AU).
Check out mastering.com's epic 10-hour compression course here: https://youtu.be/ksJRgK3viMc?si=JVR5_yUY5zpor7U3.
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