American 2500 Compressor Emulations (GENESIS)

AnalogX – American 2500 Compressor Emulations (GENESIS) Exclusive to Genesis | Sampled at 192kHz | Powered by Gold, Ethereum & Platinum Series
Price: £16

The Iconic Bus Compressor, Reimagined and Refined
AnalogX proudly presents the updated American 2500 Compressor Emulations, now powered by our flagship Gold, Ethereum, and Platinum Series models. This legendary American-made bus compressor has shaped the sound of hit records for decades—and with our latest modeling tiers, you can now experience that iconic glue, punch, and presence in even higher fidelity.

With enhanced envelope capture, deeper harmonic detail, and extended dynamic range, these updated profiles are the definitive digital tribute to a true studio workhorse. Whether you're tightening a drum bus or polishing a final mix, the AnalogX American 2500 delivers high-end sonic cohesion and professional-grade tone.

🌈 What’s Inside This pack features three expertly sampled emulations, each tailored for distinct mixing roles:

• American 2500 | 10ms A / 50ms R / 3:1 Ratio – Smooth, balanced compression with a gentle knee. Ideal for general bus duties.
• American 2500 | 10ms A / 50ms R / 4:1 Ratio – Adds punch and impact. Great for drum and bass buses.
• American 2500 | 30ms A / 50ms R / 4:1 Ratio – Slower attack for transient preservation and subtle glue.

Each model is available in Gold (1.2% CPU), Ethereum (1.7%), and Platinum (3.9%) tiers to suit your system and fidelity needs. All are calibrated to -18dBFS RMS input at unity, designed for perfect integration in Genesis v1.02 and beyond.

🧬 A Brief History Originally designed as a modern response to the classic British 4K-style bus compressor, this American unit added discrete circuitry, precision controls, and a unique "Thrust" circuit that brought new energy to mixes. With fast attack, intelligent release timing, and authoritative tone, it quickly earned its place in top-tier mix and mastering rooms.

Our emulations pay homage to the original design, capturing the fast envelope handling, clean harmonics, and characteristic low-end punch that engineers depend on. From major motion picture scores to Grammy-winning albums, this compressor's DNA lives on in the AnalogX version.

💡 Why It Stands Out

• Captures a Studio Legend – Faithfully modelled from one of the most sought-after American bus compressors.
• Available in 3 Fidelity Tiers – Choose Gold for light CPU, Ethereum for deeper tone, or Platinum for max quality at a cost to CPU.
• Glue That Moves With You – Reacts to program dynamics with musicality and precision.

⚙️ Product Features

• Sampled at 192kHz | Optimized for 48kHz runtime in Genesis
• Profiles include Gold (~1.2% CPU), Ethereum (~1.7% CPU), and Platinum (~3.9% CPU)
• Format: .gen (Genesis Exclusive)
• Calibrated to -18dBFS RMS at unity input gain
• Perfect for drum buses, stems, master buses, and parallel compression workflows

💸 Price: £16
Format: .gen (Genesis Exclusive)
Availability: Download now via AnalogX

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AnalogX products are digital emulations inspired by both classic and modern recording devices. Our products are designed to emulate and pay homage to both modern and vintage studio hardware, as well as our own DSP creations. We utilise both open-source models and proprietary in-house technology developed exclusively by AnalogX.

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