fircomp 2
Ultra clean compressor / limiter, now more flexible!



Ultra clean peak compressor/limiter with punchy attack, musical release, and optional lookahead smoothing, for tracks or busses. Zero/low latency and low CPU.

Features

• Fast or same-sample attack times that never sound "clicky", even in zero latency mode
• Can be used side-by-side with Fircomp 1
• Innovative digital envelope detection allows for much lower distortion than typical peak compressors, without overshoot or lag
• Optional lookahead FIR gain smoothing for an even cleaner sound
• Shape-able release stage with musical, highly history-dependent behaviour. Avoids use of multiple compressors in series!
• Sidechain hipass filter and external sidechain ability
• Easy stereo options with stereo link and balance
• Mid / side processing mode
• Perceived loudness metering, with easy makeup gain and balance snapping
• Switchable vertical or horizontal gain reduction metering, with adjustable range
• Quick loading of presets, bucket comparison system
• Make it yours, with a resizable GUI, customizable colours and background image!
• Low CPU, fully 64-bit DSP code, making full use of SSE instructions. Insert on every track without a second thought!
• Zero latency with lookahead off. With lookahead on, compensated latency of 1.5ms
• No phase shift or change in frequency response of the audio signal

Price : 23£

https://jonvaudio.com/fircomp2/

Personally, this is one of the rare compressors that really impressed me

 

Yes, the first version is free, and it is a very good ultra clean compressor.
The ratio quality/price is unbeatable

Here is the link for free version 1 : https://jonvaudio.com/fircomp/

 

Last edited: Mar 8, 2021

Wow, a lot cheaper than I thought it would be! I was hoping for a stereo unlink function, more control over the knee and better metering. He delivered and then some!

 

Last edited: Mar 8, 2021

I tested the first one just recently but didn't like the way of use when it comes to ratio (only 2,4,10, infinity). The manual for #2 says "
Ratio adjustable from 1.01 to 30, or infinity with max detection for hard limiting." Does this mean that you can actually choose the amount you want/need like most digital compressors - besides the hardware emulations - or are there still just a few amounts available to choose from?