H-Comp combines the precision of modern compressors with the sound of tubes, transformers and transistors in four selectable analogue characters.

The four analogue options process both the wet and dry signals and range from the thick sound of transformers and tubes to the fizz of transistors. The Punch control sets how much punch the compressor delivers, independently of the attack time, and the Mix control enables parallel compression that the gain reduction meter also takes into account. Release can be set manually, by BPM or synced to the host tempo, while a peak limiter and automatic makeup gain keep levels consistent.

Features

• Inspired by classic SSL, API and V-series gear
• 4 analogue characters for dry and processed signals
• Punch control independent of attack time
• Dry/wet mix control for parallel compression
• Release set manually, by BPM or to host tempo
• Peak limiter and automatic makeup gain

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: licence key, machine-bound or USB flash drive (via Waves Central)

System requirements

• macOS 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe or 27 Golden Gate (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 64-bit (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (Intel or AMD, x64)
• 16 GB RAM
• 30 GB free disk space on the system drive

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.waves.com/downloads/central. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.