Step into a realm of sonic brilliance with the Softube Empirical Labs Mike-E Comp, a plugin that marries the warmth of classic analogue sound with the convenience of digital precision. Developed in close collaboration with audio legend Dave Derr, this plugin captures the essence of the famed ELI Distressor, offering a one-of-a-kind saturation/compression experience that is both versatile and user-friendly.

The Mike-E Comp is more than a compressor—it's a dynamic tool that transforms and enhances your audio with its powerful CompSat section. Emphasizing high-frequencies before saturation and attenuating them after, it provides a unique tonal character that sets your sound apart. Whether you're seeking to add depth to vocals, punch to drums, or warmth to guitars, the Mike-E Comp delivers with ease and precision.

Distinctive in its approach, the plugin features a multi-stage soft-clipping saturator, offering a harmonious blend of distortion and compression. The intuitive interface, complete with chunky white knobs, ensures that you can dial in the perfect settings effortlessly, making it as enjoyable to use as it is effective. Plus, with its inclusion in Softube’s Amp Room module, sound design possibilities are virtually limitless.

Expand your sonic palette with the Mike-E Comp, a plugin that does not just emulate classic hardware but elevates it to new digital heights.

Key Features:

• Expertly modeled native plugin version of the Empirical Labs Mike-E hardware
• Warm and punchy preamp with up to +18 dB of gain
• Vintage-style 18 dB/octave high-pass filter at 80 Hz
• Multi-stage soft-clipping saturator with Drive and Toasty/Warm meter
• Three emphasis modes in CompSat section (HF, HF2, LF)
• Compressor in CompSat section based on the Distressor
• Famous NUKE mode for aggressive compression
• Ratio presets: BYP, 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 & NUKE
• Variable attack and release times
• External Sidechain and Dry/Wet mix options