The-Stressor Compressor Emulations: Part 1 (GENESIS)

AnalogX – Mike’s Distressor Emulations: Part 1
Exclusive to Genesis | Sampled at 96kHz | Powered by Gold 2 & Ethereum++ | Calibrated to -18 LUFS (Red Drive = -24)

** NOW INCLUDES MIKE's SMASH CITY STRESSOR - FREE FOR EXISTING PACK OWNERS! **

Hard. Fast. Versatile. The Ultimate Distressor Toolset.
Distressors are legendary for a reason. Whether it's CLA's drum chain, punchy vocal glue, or slamming room mics into submission, this modern classic is one of the most flexible and aggressive compressors ever made.

And now you get 20+ emulations crafted by engineer Mike—each one a unique flavor pulled from real-world sessions, each powered by the latest Gold 2 and Ethereum++ models. These aren’t generic presets. They’re curated chains, exact tone setups, and versatile standalone captures — designed to be dropped straight into a Genesis workflow and deliver instant mojo.

🎚️ What’s Inside

A full arsenal of high-fidelity profiles including clean compression, analog-modeled saturation, British-style aggression, and full mastering-grade dynamics. Highlights include:

🔗 Chain Emulations –
Distressor captures with full real-world tracking chains, including attack/release combos, input gain staging, and real-life tone setups:

• LTD2 A5us R100
• LTD2 A50 R50
• LTD2 A100 R100
  Each captured in both Ethereum++ and Gold 2 for tonal variation and system flexibility.

⚡ Individual Distressor Modes –
Standalone captures of the Distressor's most beloved modes:

• 6to1 & 4to1 Ratio Modes – Ranging from A2 to A10 attack and release setups
• NUKE Mode – Maximum slam and crunch (R2.5 release captures)
• Dist2 & Dist3 Harmonic Modes – Soft clipping to aggressive distortion
• HP Sidechain Variants – High-pass sidechain curves for modern low-end control
• British Mods – Fast transient shapers modelled from vintage "1176-style" inspiration
• Both Gold 2 and Ethereum++ versions provided for many profiles

🧬 A Brief History

This infamous Compressor(1995) was a modern answer to decades of compressor tone. One box to rule them all — VCA speed, tube-style warmth, tape-like saturation, and modern flexibility. The result? A desert island compressor used by the biggest names in the business.

This pack doesn’t just replicate it — it elevates it. By capturing exact hardware behaviours under multiple setups, and modelling them with AnalogX’s most advanced tech yet, Mike’s "The-Stressor" pack gives you pro-grade control without the guesswork with tried and tested compressor settings.

💡 Why It Stands Out

• 20+ Profiles – From clean to gnarly, slow glue to punchy smash
• Modeled with the very latest Gold 2 & Ethereum++ Tech – Our highest resolution tiers for ultimate near analog performance ITB
• Real Tracking Chains – Includes studio-use capture chains for plug-and-play tonal setups
• Fully Calibrated – at -18 dBfs avg input level, with Red Drive at -24 (this is your starting point for Compressor Emulations).
• Zero-Latency for Tracking – Use while recording with no delay or feel loss

⚙️ Product Features

• 20+ Distressor-based captures
• Includes full tracking chains and precision-modeled settings
• Captured at 96kHz, modelled at 48kHz for performance
• Format: .gen (Genesis exclusive)
• Powered by: Gold 2 & Ethereum++

💵 Pricing & Availability
Price: £18
Format: .gen (Genesis Exclusive)
Sample Rate: Captured at 96kHz | Runtime at 48kHz
Availability: Instant Download

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