Summary

+10db Channel Strip 2 is a plugin meticulously modeled after David Bendeth’s personal analog compressor and EQ hardware, known from his production on numerous platinum rock records. It delivers powerful transient shaping, dynamics control, and a distinctive EQ sound to provide punch, grit, and energy to drum tracks and full mixes.

Features

• Includes three plugins in one: channel strip, standalone compressor, and standalone EQ.
• Three elite dynamics processors modeled on Bendeth’s hardware: compressor, expander, and limiter.
• Input and output controls to manage compression intensity and overall level.
• Switchable attack times: 0.25 ms, 2.5 ms, and 25 ms.
• Legendary 4-band "parallel" hardware EQ with boost/cut, mode, and frequency controls per band.
• Unique parallel filters for a more natural and open sound compared to typical digital EQs.
• EQ can be placed pre-compressor, post-compressor, or in sidechain mode.
• Hybrid EQ and transient shaper for distinctive rock drum sound.
• Offline registration with serial number; supports perpetual licensing.

System Requirements and Compatibility

• Windows 7 or higher (64-bit); supports AAX Native, VST2, VST3 plugin formats.
• macOS 10.13 or higher for Intel or Apple Silicon; supports AAX Native, VST2, VST3, AU plugin formats.

Use Cases

Designed especially for rock music producers and engineers seeking the signature sound of David Bendeth’s mixing chain, known for enhancing drum sounds with punch and energy. Suitable for mixing and mastering individual drum tracks as well as entire mixes.