Kiive Audio
Modern compression with vintage attitude
Product Type: | Compressor, Saturation, Mixing, Mastering, Hardware Emulation |
User Groups: | Mixing Engineers, Mastering Engineers, Producers |
The Xtressor is a faithful emulation of one of the most beloved and most popular hardware compressors of the modern era. Known for its speed, versatility, and attitude, it’s a must-have for crushing drum busses, squeezing kicks and basses, controlling acoustic guitars, and digging in hard with seriously satisfying vocal compression.
Multiple modes with endless combinations
On the Xtressor, each of the ratios is like its own compressor, with unique attack, release and knee characteristics. Tailor its tone further with “DIST” modes that add 2nd or 3rd order harmonics for tube or tape-like drive. Or, try the “British” mode for fast and furious “all buttons in” compression that provides the memorable character of iconic pumping and breathing effects heard on countless major releases.
Tame harsh signals with sidechains and saturation
The tailored sidechain filter options on the Xtressor can help it reject rumble and take the edge off of jagged signals, letting you have assertive detail and analog-sounding smoothness all at once. The plugin also adds an extra hardware emulation with its dedicated Saturation section. It delivers not only tape-like harmonics, but a custom WARMTH control that adds high frequency compression to soften the brittle edges of overly thin and harsh sounds.
Digital only features for even easier operation
Kiive Audio takes this emulation to the next level with plugin-only options like dual mix knobs for both the compression and saturation sections as well as an input/output link knob that makes it even easier to dial in sounds than on the original.
Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, AAX, VST3
Supported Operating Systems
macOS 12 down to macOS 10.11
Windows 11 down to Windows 8
Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon architecture
PC
x64-compatible CPU
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
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3 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
6 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
10 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
3 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
6 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
10 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
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