Classic Compression, Modern Control
The H160 is an analog compressor plugin that brings the power and precision of legendary analog compression into the digital realm, enhanced with cutting-edge features for today’s producers and engineers.
Classic Punch and Precision
Modeled after one of the most iconic analog compressors in audio history, the H160 delivers that unmistakable punch and control over dynamics. Whether you’re shaping drums, bass, or any percussive element, the H160 captures the bold, tight sound that made its analog counterpart a studio staple.
Streamlined Control
With intuitive threshold, ratio, and output gain controls, the H160 makes dialing in your compression settings easy. The hard knee compression curve provides precise control, ideal for adding presence to any instrument while maintaining natural dynamics.
Input and Output Management
The H160 analog compressor plugin includes input and output trim controls, allowing you to fine-tune your signal levels before and after compression. This flexibility helps you manage gain staging and drive the analog emulation to your desired saturation level, ensuring the best possible sound quality.
Automatic Precision
For fast, hands-off control, the Auto Input Trim adjusts your signal to an optimal level, saving time while maintaining the ideal gain. With the Auto Gain Reduction (GR) Target feature, you can set the exact amount of gain reduction you want, and the plugin will automatically adjust the threshold to hit that target.
Parallel Compression Made Easy
The built-in Dry/Wet control lets you effortlessly blend the compressed signal with the original, making parallel compression straightforward. Achieve the perfect balance between punch and dynamic range without needing complex routing setups.
Oversampling for Pristine Sound
To ensure the highest audio quality, H160 offers automatic oversampling that adjusts to your project’s sample rate. You can also choose between fixed oversampling rates—2x, 4x, or 8x—to match your needs and minimize aliasing and distortion.
Vintage Warmth and Character
The H160 analog compressor plugin doesn’t just compress; it recreates the warmth and texture of analog hardware. With a dedicated Analog Saturation control and optional hiss emulation, you can add authentic vintage color to your tracks for that unmistakable analog feel.
Consistent Gain
The Auto Make-Up Gain feature automatically compensates for any volume lost during compression, ensuring that your signal remains consistent without manual adjustments. This allows you to focus on shaping the dynamics without worrying about output levels.
With its perfect blend of vintage character and modern functionality, the H160 is the go-to compressor for achieving professional results in any mix.
Demo
The demo is fully functional except for the fact that every now and then it will silence out, you cannot save parameter values with your session and the plugin will not respond to automation coming from the host.
Features
- Classic Hard Knee Compression
- Threshold, Ratio, and Output Gain Controls
- Input and Output Trim
- Auto Input Trim
- Auto Gain Reduction (GR) Target
- Dry/Wet Control
- Automatic and Manual Oversampling (2x, 4x, 8x)
- Analog Saturation and Hiss Control
- Auto Make-Up Gain
- Full Plugin Bypass
- Load and save buttons for managing presets
- Compatible with macOS 10.13 and later, and Windows 10 and later
- Available in VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit formats
- Freely resizable interface
- Available in both light and dark themes
- Apple Silicon native support
Copy protection
The HoRNet H160 has no copy protection, we don’t believe in copy protection, they are always cracked and they are annoying for the users, we all know you are not going to give away the plugin on the internet…
So simply download the plugin and enjoy your recordings!