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For decades, engineers have relied on the unmistakable character of vacuum tube gear to bring warmth, control, and life to their recordings. With our newest native plugin, DRM-60, captured the essence of a vintage tube compressor and preamplifier, complete with smooth dynamics and intuitive EQ shaping. From delicate control on vocals to punch and presence on drums and guitars, the DRM-60 delivers timeless analog tone with modern flexibility.
Powerful Compressor Section
At the heart of the DRM-60 lies its soft-knee tube compression engine. Designed to deliver transparent control with unmistakable warmth, it responds to your signal with natural smoothness, avoiding harsh artifacts and ensuring a musical outcome every time.
- Threshold: Continuously variable from -33 dBFS to 0 dBFS, letting you define exactly when compression kicks in.
- Attack: Choose between Fast, Medium, or Slow to tailor the response to sharp transients or more sustained material.
- Release: Six distinct steps—ranging from fast to program-dependent—modeled after the original hardware for detailed shaping.
- High-Pass Filter: Two settings (50Hz and 100Hz) ensure unwanted low-end rumble doesn’t cloud your compression.
- Gain Make-Up: Restore levels with up to +20 dB of gain, keeping your mix punchy and present.
This intricate behavior, with its interplay between attack and release, mirrors the quirks and subtleties that engineers loved in the original hardware.
AUX Section: Preamp & EQ
The DRM-60 goes beyond compression by including a dedicated AUX section. Engage it to add a touch of analog coloration or apply subtle tonal shaping.
- EQ Controls: Simple bass and treble knobs for intuitive 2-band shelving boosts.
- Flat/EQ Switch:: Bypass the section entirely for transparent compression, or flip it on to add warmth and sparkle.
- Preamp Emulation: A carefully crafted stage that imparts the distinctive flavor of vintage tube circuitry when the EQ is active.
Used together, these features transform the DRM-60 into more than a compressor—it’s a complete tone-shaping tool.
Applications Across the Mix
The DRM-60 adapts to virtually any source, making it an indispensable plugin for mixing and production. And when paired with other Synergy Core Native tools, it becomes even more powerful:
- Vocals: Smooth out peaks while adding richness and body with the DRM-60. Combine it with the VEQ-56 for detailed midrange sculpting and the DXDesser for sibilance control.
- Bass & Guitars: Achieve controlled sustain and warmth using the DRM-60’s DI emulation, then add the V12 Chorus or Reel-To-Reel for extra texture and movement.
- Drums: Add punch, warmth, and dynamic control to kicks, snares, and overheads, while pairing it with plugins like the COMP-4K-STRIP for modern snap, or Reel-to-Reel for tape-like saturation creates a versatile toolkit for everything from tight, controlled grooves to big, character-rich drum mixes.
- Acoustic Instruments: Apply gentle compression and EQ with the DRM-60 to preserve natural tone while adding depth. Complement it with the BBD-Chorus for lush spatial width or the LANG-PEQ2 for smooth high-frequency polish.
- Creative FX: Push the DRM-60’s preamp for tube-style saturation, then experiment with the BAE-1073 for colored EQ boosts or the Space Flanger for bold, psychedelic textures.
No matter the style—rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, or orchestral—the DRM-60 delivers consistently musical results.
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