Optical Tube Compressors have been the choice of seasoned engineers and producers for recording critical signals such as voice where it is essential to retain all the individual character and emotion while offering a natural, transparent control… Now, Heritage Audio has released its take on this venerable classic, the TUBESESSOR.

A unique design manufactured in the EU with top-of-the-line components, customs transformers at the input as well as output and NOS tubes operating at an extremely high internal voltage to ensure a clarity, depth and headroom previously unheard of.

Not only is the TUBESESSOR the perfect choice for warming up and slightly enhancing a signal subtly all while maintaining total dynamic control, but it also has a few tricks up its sleeve…

Tube Saturation There are 4 available settings including Classic, Mild, Medium, and Hot. Classic has no saturation, while Hot provides a heavily treated signal with tons of attitude. This feature alone opens up a ton of possibilities for drums and other instruments, vastly expanding the TUBESESSOR´s uses by gradually increasing the mojo and vibe. And thanks to Heritage Audio's unique design and elevated internal voltage, a solid output stage is guaranteed all while allowing much higher headroom than other tube compressors, whether vintage or modern. Side-Chain Settings There are five internal sidechain settings to choose from. This is the exact same filter section that helped the SUCCESSOR obtain its legendary status. Two of the options make sure the compressor is not being unfairly overpowered by lower frequencies and the other three are frequency specific options for extra creativity. Adjustable Attack and Release Controls Continuously adjustable Attack and Release controls in addition to a FIXED mode and a combination of the two will provide all the necessary settings possible, allowing you to mold your signal exactly as you´d like. An attractive, oversized custom VU meter for monitoring either Input, Output, or Gain Reduction guarantees you´ll always be informed with a clear reading of exactly what is happening. Everything you could require to achieve a top-notch professional recording.