Antelope Audio Diode 609 Diode-bridge Compressor Plug-in - Electronic Delivery

Product Description

The Antelope Audio Diode 609 Diode-bridge Compressor Plug-in offers the perfect blend of character and versatility, which is why it has been heard on hundreds of records in the past four decades. Its unique feedback circuitry generates distinct harmonic energy that fills the empty spaces around your source and creates an illusive creamy thickness and weight. Combined with its musical & forgiving compression, independent limiter, and a plethora of controls, this dense energy can shape the tone of any source and place it in front of your mix. When used on a 2-bus, this Diode-Bridge workhorse can glue your tracks like no other, while bringing your whole mix to life. Many consider the 33609 to be in a class of its own as it offers no compromise in sound or performance, regardless of the application or source you throw at it. It is the one tool that will deliver when all else fails.

LINEAGE

Released in 1985, the 33609 draws its heritage and circuitry from the legendary 2254 and 2253 Diode-Bridge compressors. Pairs of those early 2254 mono-blocks were found in the iconic British 80-series consoles from the 70s and played an essential part in shaping the classic longing Neve sound. The 33609 was the answer to a growing demand for a stereo-rack version of the 2254. Since its release, it has been strapped to the mix-bus of countless charting records.

HOW THEY DID IT

We found one of that well-preserved vintage 33609s and deconstructed it to its bare bones. They measured every single component from the diodes and transformers, down to the wires and the unique non-linear relationship of the internals. They then individually re-created every one of those components in a digital form and using the original blueprints for the hardware they put together the DIODE 609 – the most faithful and accurate modern recreation of a vintage classic. To answer the needs of modern hit-makers they added an HP filter in the control chain of the compressor with its own preview button that lets you hear the high-passed signal. They also added a 200ms Recovery setting and a 10:1 Ratio.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Mac

• Apple Mac 2015 or newer, with Intel or Apple Silicon processor
• Minimum: Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave (Recommended 11 Big Sur or higher)
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• VST3, AU, and AAX formats

Windows

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• CPU: Minimum Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 1000 (Higher recommended)
• VST3 and AAX formats