Analog-harvested, multi-band compression.

What it is: 
A virtual emulation of the Drawmer 1973 compressor. 

How we use it: 
Leverage multi-band processing to seat each track in the mix. 

Why it's cool: 
Both Softube and Drawmer bring their expertise to the table for this Ivor Drawmer-approved rendition. Softube purchases are strictly licensed for sale to customers in the USA only!

More control, more versatility, more definition—the Drawmer 1973 plug-in lets you micro-manage the dynamics of your sound with ultimate precision. And you can do it with the unmistakable analog feel of a modern Drawmer classic.

Make your mixes wider and louder, shoehorn a piano into a dense mix, or curb the temper of an unruly bass guitar. The Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor lets you dive into the details—analog-style.

The Drawmer Sound and Softube Science Solution
Carefully modelled on the original Drawmer 1973 hardware in collaboration with the Drawmer research and development team, and approved by Ivor Drawmer himself, the Drawmer 1973 plug-in brings the award-winning three-band compressor bang up to date.

Micro-Manage Your Dynamics
Mastering with the Drawmer 1973 gives you independent control over three frequency bands, often a miracle-cure for problem mixes. Pull out individual instruments, brighten the mix, or tighten the lows—or of course do it all! But the Drawmer 1973 is equally useful on single sound sources in a mix. Take away the boomy character of an acoustic guitar in a perfectly natural sounding manner. Control the low frequency dynamics of a bass but leave its top end alive and kicking. Or remove sharp consonant sounds from a vocal track without eliminating detail and clarity.

The Original Drawmer Hardware and Then Some!
Staying faithful to the look and sound of the original Drawmer 1973, we've added some extra up-to-date features to the plug-in, including Mid-Side processing and sidechain, giving even more versatile compression and dynamic control. So the Drawmer 1973 plug-in lets you play with the mid portion of a sound without affecting the rest of that frequency, or link the gain reduction to an external sound source.

The Drawmer 1973 has a great looking GUI echoing the look of the hardware original, is CPU friendly, and comes with useful presets to kick-start the creativity, but with enough control to add your own unique touches to any mix.

Ultra-versatile, sleek-looking, and with the sound quality of an analog classic. Designed by experts for experts: an indispensable tool for the modern studio.

In Short: 
  • Three band FET compressor
  • Gives you precise control of the sound source's dynamics
  • Additional Mid-Side mode and sidechaining, not available on the original hardware
  • Plug-in model approved by Drawmer
  • Each and every component carefully modeled
  • Presets from the Drawmer S73 are included, and more added


Compatibility
  • iLok account required
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, VST3, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 2GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 1GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.9 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later


Installation Instructions
  1. Create a Softube/Gobbler account here: https://www.softube.com/index.php?id=myaccount

  2. Download and install the Gobbler App

  3. Open the Gobbler App and sign in using your Softube/Gobbler account
  4. In the Gobbler App, click "Install All" to install all Softube products you have a license for - use the license key emailed to you by Reverb SYNC.
  5. If you have new licenses, keep the Gobbler App running when starting your DAW. The first time you run a plug-in, you will get a prompt for activation. Please follow the step by step instructions.


  6. General Instructions:
    • We auto-detect your computer operating system, so just click the download button above.
    • Find the downloaded plugin (it's in your computer's download folder, or wherever you've chosen to save it) and double click the installer.
    • A plugin installer window will open. Simply go through the installation process.
    • We will also send you an email with a link to re-download in case you need it.
    How to use installed plugins in Ableton Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2VjFjUhlR4
    1. If Ableton Live is closed, open it and skip to #5.
    2. If Ableton Live is already open, go to Preferences.
    3. Go to Files & Folder.
    4. Click "Rescan plugins".
    5. Find the plugin in the Ableton plugins folder in the sidebar.
    6. Drag-and-drop the plugin onto your track at the bottom of the screen.
    How to use installed plugins in Logic Pro X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_dhy1wSIdI
    1. Open Logic Pro X. Newly installed plugins should be detected automatically every time Logic is opened.
    2. If you've downloaded an effect or utility plugin, these can be used on an insert for any track in the mixer.
    3. Create a software instrument track if you downloaded a virtual instrument plugin.
    4. Under Default Patch, go to AU Instruments and choose the plugin you just installed.
    How to use installed plugins in Avid Pro Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5QZ48MtuA
    1. Open Pro Tools. Newly installed plugins should be detected automatically every time Pro Tools is opened.
    2. If you've downloaded an effect or utility plugin, these can be used on an insert for many types of tracks (Audio, Aux, Instrument, Master Fader...)
    3. If you’ve downloaded a software instrument, create a new Instrument track.
    4. Navigate to the Mixer and locate the newly created Instrument track.
    5. Select the desired instrument plugin by clicking on any of the Inserts on the Instrument track.
    How to Install plugins to Garage Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_NmmTYMNhQ
    1. Go to the Reverb SYNC Software and plugin Collection.
    2. Choose your desired plugin.
    3. Reverb will auto-detect your platform, so simply click the download button.
    4. Continue the installation process by following the prompt.
    5. Hover your mouse over the smart control button.
    6. Click Show Inspector icon.
    7. Click on plugins and choose your desired plugin.

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  • Drawmer 1973
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