Multi-platinum producer David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Of Mice & Men, A Day to Remember) and plug-in designer Boz Digital Labs have teamed up to introduce the David Bendeth Signature Series Compressor Plug-In – the +10db.
The first in a series of plug-ins between Bendeth and Boz Digital Labs, the +10db brings the sounds of rare, coveted, no-longer manufactured vintage hardware into the software realm.
A key part of Bendeth’s signature drum and vocal sound is a legendary British EQ/Compressor, a unit that the +10db is modeled after. This rare analog unit has never before been designed into a plug-in.
Along with capturing the sonic feel of this unique piece, the +10db also comes with 10 presets that were created by Bendeth.
The plug-in goes beyond the capabilities of the hardware unit and offers new features only found in the digital version, such as the “Dry Passthrough” that allows users to achieve parallel compression without having to set up extra buses.
By making the move to digital, Boz Digital Labs was also able to eliminate some of the power supply noise found in the original hardware, allowing the unit to be pushed harder without hum. While the original unit was mono-only, the +10db give users the option of running compression over stereo tracks.
And, with shareable presets that work across all formats and operating systems, the unit’s settings can stay consistent even when changing editing programs.
“The +10db recreates a piece of gear that may not be as ubiquitous as other well known counterparts, however the original’s sonic signature has made it a well kept (until now) secret weapon for me and countless other engineers,” says leading mixer and engineer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Sara Bareilles, Switchfoot). “From the beautiful smash of the compressor/limiter to the oft forgotten, but unique sounding EQ section, this plug-in recreates the personality of the hardware with aplomb.”
“Like David, this thing is pure rock ‘n’ roll! We’re loving the way it sounds on drums here,” adds producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Kiss).
The +10db is also finding its way into the mastering space. “It’s what I had hoped it would be. Big, open, punchy and versatile. Very happy to have it in my arsenal,” says mastering engineer Ted Jensen (Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Green Day, Madonna, Eagles, Norah Jones, Mastodon).
The +10db is available for download directly from the Boz Digital Labs website. And, a free demo version is available here.
