Vintage Compressors Bundle

The deal

$249 at KVR Marketplace (down from $359), a 30% discount. The sale runs through August 19, 2026.

What it is

A three-plugin compressor bundle from Pulsar Audio, pairing the Pulsar 1178 (an FET-style compressor built for fast, punchy transient control), VM-COMP (a versatile VCA-style compressor for mix bus glue), and Smasher (a parallel compressor designed to add grit and color). Each plugin is modeled after classic analog compression styles but adds modern conveniences like gain reduction visualization and a built-in sidechain EQ.

Who it's for

Mixing engineers and producers who want a full toolkit of vintage-flavored compression - one plugin for transient shaping, one for smooth bus glue, and one for aggressive parallel smashing - without hunting down three separate purchases.

Key features

• The Pulsar 1178 delivers fast FET-style attack and release for drums and vocals
• VM-COMP handles smooth, musical mix bus and group compression
• Smasher is built for heavy parallel compression to add punch and character
• All three include sidechain EQ and real-time gain reduction metering for precise control