🎛️ Smasher – The Ultimate FET Compressor for Grit & Power! 🔥🎶

Smasher is a one-of-a-kind FET compressor inspired by the legendary Urei 1176 in its famous “All Buttons In” mode. Painstakingly designed by Pulsar Audio, this custom mod delivers punchy transients, aggressive saturation, and explosive dynamics—perfect for drum busses, basslines, and more.

Want your drums punchier? Your bass grittier? Your mix full of analog warmth? Smasher does it all. 🎧🔥

🔥 Why Choose Smasher?

✅ True 1176 “All-Buttons-In” Emulation – That legendary British Mode compression, perfectly modeled.
✅ Instant Punch & Grit – Crush your drums & bass with vintage-style saturation.
✅ Parallel Compression Magic – Use the Mix knob to dial in the perfect balance.
✅ Topology Preservation Technology – Exact component-level modeling for analog authenticity.
✅ Low CPU Usage, High Performance – Optimized for modern processors to deliver pro-quality sound without slowing you down.
✅ Linked Sidechain for Stereo Stability – Keep your mix tight and controlled, even under heavy compression.

🎛 What Does Smasher Sound Like?

Smasher is not your typical compressor—it’s a sonic beast that adds character, aggression, and depth to your mix.

🥁 On Drums: Make your drum bus explode with punchy, squashed transients that cut through the mix.
🥁 On Snare Drums: Add body & sustain for huge, thick snare tones.
🎸 On Bass: Get dirty, warm, and saturated low-end grit with perfect compression.
🎤 On Vocals: Caution: May cause extreme vocal destruction! (Use at your own risk 😉).

🎚 Smasher’s Key Features

🎛 📡 Topology Preservation Technology – A flawless circuit emulation of the iconic 1176.
🎛 ⚡ Ultra-Fast Attack Times – Perfect for tightening up drums & basslines.
🎛 🔀 Parallel Compression – Blend the original & processed signal for ultimate control.
🎛 🎛 Mix Knob – Dial in just the right amount of saturation for subtle warmth or full-on grit.
🎛 🔊 Low CPU Usage – Enjoy pro-quality compression without bogging down your system.
🎛 🎵 Linked Sidechain Processing – Keeps stereo channels locked in sync for a stable soundstage.

🎶 Who is Smasher For?

🎵 Producers & Mix Engineers – Get punchy, aggressive mixes effortlessly.
🎸 Drummers & Bassists – Add raw analog character to your low end.
🎛 Electronic & Hip-Hop Producers – Make your beats hit harder than ever.
🎼 Rock & Indie Artists – Achieve that gritty, vintage compression made famous by bands like The Black Keys & Vulfpeck.

🎤 🔥 Ready to Smash Your Mix? 🔥

If you’re looking for a compressor that adds attitude, energy, and undeniable punch, Smasher is the ultimate tool for your production arsenal. Crush your mixes. Make them shine. Smash the competition. 🎛🔥