Zero time, Zero effort compression
HoRNet ZeroComp is an intelligent audio compressor that learns from your audio material and auto-configures itself to achieve musical and stable compression. Whether you’re tracking vocals, taming dynamic instruments, or adding controlled punch to your mix, ZeroComp adapts to your needs with zero setup time and maximum musicality.
Zero Effort, Maximum Intelligence
No more endless tweaking of thresholds, ratios, and timing parameters. ZeroComp features real-time crest factor analysis that automatically calibrates all compression parameters based on your audio’s unique characteristics. Just insert it on your track, hit play, and watch it learn.
- Automatic parameter calibration (threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee, makeup gain)
- Convergence indicators show learning progress
- Stable, oscillation-free processing engine
- Perfect for tracking, mixing, and mastering
Three Models, Instant Character Changes
More than just a smart compressor, ZeroComp runs three parallel compression models simultaneously. Switch between Smooth, Tight, and Fat instantly during playback to find the perfect character for your material.
- Smooth: Sweet, musical response for melodic vocals and transparent master bus control
- Tight: Fast, precise response for drums and acoustic guitars with emphasis on transients
- Fat: Full, decisive tone for bass, aggressive vocals, and punchy drums
Perfect for A/B comparisons and real-time creative decisions.
Simple Controls, Professional Results
Want effortless compression? Just adjust the Compression percentage from 0-100%. At 100%, ZeroComp compresses the full dynamic range detected by its analysis engine. Add the Distortion control for pre-compression harmonic saturation that increases presence and density.
- Compression: Single percentage control (0-100%)
- Distortion: Harmonic saturation (recommended 5-15%)
- Reset: Re-trigger learning algorithm for new material
- Bypass: Instant A/B comparison
It’s like having an expert engineer’s ears, automated.
Built for Modern Workflows
- Clean, minimalist, hardware-accelerated interface
- Real-time meters for input, output, and gain reduction
- Apple Silicon native support
- macOS (10.13+) and Windows (10+) compatible
- Available in Audio Units (AU) and VST3 formats
- Convergence status indicators for each model
Perfect for producers who want professional results without the technical complexity, mix engineers seeking musical compression, and mastering engineers requiring transparent control.
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
- Intelligent Auto-Compression
- Crest Factor Analysis for dynamic response calibration
- Three Compression Models: Smooth, Tight, and Fat
- Instant Style Switching without interruption
- Simple Percentage-based “Compression” Control (0-100%)
- “Distortion” Knob for pre-compression harmonic saturation
- “Reset” Function to re-trigger the learning algorithm
- Bypass Switch for A/B comparison
- Real-time Meters for Input, Output, and Gain Reduction
- Clean, Minimalist, and Hardware-Accelerated GUI
- Apple Silicon Native Support
- macOS (10.13+) and Windows (10+) compatible
- Available in Audio Units (AU), VST3 and AAX formats
Copy protection
The HoRNet ZeroComp 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!