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The 2006 PAR Excellence Winner, The 2010 DJ Technology Winner, Computer Music Performance Winner
User ManualPSP MasterComp
a high fidelity stereo compressor!
PSP MasterComp is a high fidelity stereo dynamics processor. Its double-precision 64-bit floating point and double-sampled FAT (Frequency Authentication Technique) processing offers unrivaled transparency even at extreme compression settings and high sample rates.
PSP MasterComp installer includes two versions of the plug-in:
PSP MasterComp: Designed for mastering compression and expansion.
PSP MicroComp: Designed for using on buses and track processing during mixing.
Applications
Controlling or revitalizing signal dynamics during mixing or mastering
Creating the final sound of the mix
Providing classic analog-like smooth compression
Revitalization of transients
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PSP Master Compressor will deliver sonic results that won't compromise musicality and will retain transparency during signal processing. This is a rare occasion in the digital world. I applaud the PSP team in their efforts to deliver a signal processor of this caliber.
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In a trial on an energetic blues vocal and piano track, the Master Comp did as well controlling peaks as one of my better analog compressors. The sound was smooth and clear.
Total high frequency transparency thanks to double sampled processing (excluding output limiter)
Low distortion due to our optional Smooth Level Detector algorithm
Optional intelligent automatic attack and release times
Wide range of controls designed for mastering purposes
Over threshold compression and expansion
Advanced side chain filtering, channel linking, and compression tilting controls
Mix control to allow fine blending between the processed and clean signal
Optional high quality brick wall output limiter with automatic release time
Advanced PPM/VU meters with contextual readings and adjustable parameters
Selectable channel processing: Mid, Side, Left, Right or Stereo
Simple and effective control layout
CPU efficient algorithm optimized for mixing purposes
Low distortion thanks to optional Smooth Level Detector algorithm
Optional automatic release time
Wide range of controls dedicated for mixing purposes
Over threshold compression and expansion
Side chain filtering and channel linking controls
Advanced PPM/VU meters with contextual readings and adjustable operation parameters
Main plug-in development: Mateusz Woźniak
Secondary development: Piotr Dmuchowski
Graphics: Mateusz Woźniak
Platform: Adam Taborowski & Piotr Dmuchowski
Installer: Piotr Dmuchowski
Product Manager: Antoni Ożyński
Documentation: Mateusz Woźniak & Piotr Dmuchowski
In order to run PSP MasterComp in 30-day trial mode or activate it, you need an iLok user ID which you can create for free at www.ilok.com, and you need to install the free iLok License Manager application but you don't need any hardware dongle.
You can activate the license in 3 separate locations, each of which can be either a computer or an iLok dongle (2nd generation or above). You can move these licenses at any time using PACE's iLok License Manager software.
PC
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macOS 10.14 – macOS 14 Sonoma
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