The Blackbird N54 Plug-In by KIT PLUGINS emulates the iconic Blackbird Studio's Neve 2254 compressor. It adds rich, analog warmth and dynamic control to your audio tracks. Take advantage of dual-stage compression. Get started quickly with over 130 presets.
Features
- BB N54 comes available as two separate plug-ins, Dual and Single, for instantiation and use within your DAW
- Dual provides stereo linked/unlinked and mid/side processing
- Single provides stereo or mono-compatible processing
Common Controls:
- Input, output trim, and meters: Input and Output trim controls provide ( +/-36 dB ) gain staging in and out of the plug-in. The output trim also acts as your make-up gain control, should only the compressor be engaged
- Gain Reduction Meter: This meter displays applied gain reduction from processing, coupled for both compression and limiting
- On/Off: Enables or bypasses the plug-in
- Side-chain filter: Allows a select frequency range to be removed from the process detection circuit. (Off, 20 Hz to 5 kHz)
- Mix: Sets the Dry/Wet balance between unprocessed and processed audio (0 to 100%)
- Linked: When in Linked mode, controls and processing are mirrored between stereo left and right channels
- Unlinked: Provides independent control for each left/right channel. An additional Trim (screw) control is exposed in this and Mid-Side mode to adjust the output volume (+/-20 dB) independently for each channel for monitor and process balancing
- Mid-Side: Enables Mid-Side processing (Left=Mid, Right=Side), with the Trim control exposed for independent channel monitor and process balancing
- Mid and Side Solo: Click to listen to either Mid or Side processing in isolation to dial in your desired sound
- A/B Selection: For quick audition and manipulation of two preset / user-derived settings/states
- Preset Management System: Allowing the user to save and recall presets, load Factory and Collaborator presets curated by the KIT PLUGINS team and notable Grammy winning engineers
- Undo/Redo: Does exactly as it says on the tin
- Fully Resizable UI: Drag the bottom corner of the interface to resize, or select from set size settings via the Options Menu
- Options Menu: includes UI Size (preset size options), Link UI Size (to conform all instances to a UI window size), Display Tooltips to access the manual, About window (detailing plug-in information), Support, and more