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Experience the power of vintage audio mastery with the Digidesign Fairchild 660. A true icon of audio compression, this plugin impeccably captures the essence of its legendary hardware predecessor, renowned for its warm, tube-based gain reduction. Originally designed in the 1950s, the Fairchild 660 is celebrated for its variable-mu technology, which utilizes dynamic vacuum tubes to achieve seamless gain control. Now, thanks to Digidesign's meticulous digital recreation, you can harness these unique sonic characteristics right from your DAW.

Perfect for both professional producers and home studio enthusiasts, the Fairchild 660 plugin provides intuitive controls that mirror the original unit’s front panel, including Input Gain, Threshold, and Time Constant knobs. You'll appreciate the authentic VU meter that offers real-time feedback, allowing you to craft your sound with precision. Compatible with Pro Tools and a variety of systems, this plugin is a versatile addition to your audio toolkit, ensuring every track is polished to perfection.

Whether you're aiming to add warmth to vocals, punch to drums, or clarity to the entire mix, the Digidesign Fairchild 660 delivers studio-quality dynamics processing with ease and elegance. Step into the world of historic audio craftsmanship with this affordable digital replica that brings high-end sound within reach.

Key Features:

Faithful digital recreation of the classic Fairchild 660 compressor
Tube-based gain reduction for warm and natural sound
Easy-to-use controls with authentic front-panel design
Compatible with Pro Tools TDM and LE systems
Supports Mac OS X and Windows platforms

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Audio Masterclass

Audio Masterclass: Four Classic Compressors Compared - Excerpt, Fairchild 660 (Abbey Road Studio 3)

Audio Masterclass

Add Iconic Tone and Energy to Your Tracks with the Fairchild Limiter Collection | UAD Quick Tips

Universal Audio

The Ultimate Tube Compressor & Tone Box for Vocals

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Music Producer Dennis Herring on the magic of the Fairchild 660 Limiter

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Bono

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Used for "Get On Your Boots".

Most of Bono's vocals were recorded through a Shure Beta 58 dynamic mic, with some EQ (including the Waves VEQ3, top) and heavy compression from the Fairchild 660 plug-in. No reverb was used, but Sound Toys' Echo Boy provided delay.

An image of the settings can be found here.