Softube was wise to add the parallel blend knob here, as it makes this aggressive, forward compressor much more usable for less extreme compression tasks.
In this review we'll take a deep dive into the Class A plugin, which in my testing became one of my most frequently used plugins and one I'm grateful to have in my arsenal.Ĭlass A offers both feed-forward and feedback compression models, which both sound phenomenal feed-forward is great for clean, predictable compression (think busses and groups), while feedback mode is a bit more aggressive and fun to experiment with, often giving great results on drums, synths, vocals, and individual sounds. Softube, who's top-notch analog modeling work has earned our praise in several previous reviews, is the latest developer to offer their take on the legendary API sound with their new channel strip, Softube American Class A. Thankfully, over the past year or two, we've seen more developers focusing on the API sound as the SSL marketplace becomes increasingly oversaturated. Originally known as more 'rock-oriented' consoles, API gear is known for its uniquely mid-forward sound and incredibly punchy compression capabilities, along with low-band EQ's that can produce earth-shaking bass without muddiness or unwanted rumble.
While the SSL sound is absolutely deserving of its reputation, the almost obsessive focus on modeling one particular brand has, in my opinion, caused many producers and engineers to lose sight of the brilliant work done by the designers at API.
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