"Comp gets me from rough balance to release-ready control in one pass. It is fast enough for writing sessions and detailed enough for final mix moves."
Musical dynamics in one strip: soft-knee compression with Compress and Punch (attack/release character), Crush saturation, parallel Mix, Input/Output ±24 dB, Auto Makeup and Auto Trim ±6 dB for honest level-matched moves, 72 factory programs, and MIDI learn on all six main controls.
A$29.00 3-day full trial from first launch—try before you buy (no card required for the trial).
72 presetsdrums, vox, bass, bus…
Auto Makeup+ Trim ±6 dB
6× MIDI learnComp→Output
Macro compression that still gives detailed control
Surgence Comp is built around fast macro moves, while still giving enough range for detailed tone and dynamics shaping.
- Quick macro resultsDial compression feel fast with one main amount control plus focused character knobs.
- Transient and density balanceUse Punch and Crush together to keep impact while adding body.
- Reliable level managementAuto Makeup and Auto Trim help compare tone changes at matched loudness.
Built for real sessions
From subtle bus glue to heavier vocal and drum control, the layout is designed for fast mixing decisions.
Input and Compress
Set drive into the detector and overall compression amount without juggling multiple threshold/ratio pages.
Punch and Crush
Blend transient snap and denser character to fit the source, from clean control to more assertive grip.
Mix and Output
Use dry/wet mix and output trim for easy parallel compression and clean gain staging.
Auto Makeup + Trim
Keep loudness under control while shaping tone, so A/B checks stay useful during fast iteration.
Tech info
Core controls
- Input ±24 dB, Compress %, Punch %, Crush %, Output ±24 dB, Mix %
- Auto Makeup (bool) + Auto Trim ±6 dB
- 72 factory presets + Custom program slot
- MIDI learn: Compress, Punch, Crush, Mix, Input, Output
System and formats
- macOS + Windows support
- VST3 and AU plugin formats
- 64-bit processing path
- Low CPU workflow for multiple instances
Bring control and punch to every mix.
Start shaping cleaner dynamics in minutes with Surgence Comp.