Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor Plugin
The deal
$74 at Softube (down from $249), a 70% discount. No coupon code needed - the price is already marked down at checkout. This is an ongoing sale with no announced end date, so grab it while it's live.
What it is
The Germanium Compressor is Softube's plugin recreation of the Chandler Limited hardware unit, an FET compressor built for musicality over technical precision. It offers clean and dirty compression modes plus multiple diode combinations (Germanium, Silicon, Zener) that each impart a different tonal color, from subtle glue to gritty harmonic distortion. Softube adds software-exclusive extras like Mid/Side processing, external sidechain input, and Console 1 compatibility.
Who it's for
Mixing and mastering engineers who want a characterful compressor for drums, bass, vocals, and acoustic instruments, plus producers who like to push a compressor for color and distortion rather than transparent gain control.
Key features
- FET-style gain reduction with clean and dirty compression modes for either subtle or aggressive results
- Three diode modes (Germanium, Silicon, Zener) give distinct harmonic flavors instead of standard numerical ratio settings
- Mid/Side processing and external sidechain support extend it beyond what the original hardware could do
- Comes with three activations and a 20-day trial so you can test it before committing
