Description

Intro

Diode 609 is a versatile diode-bridge compressor, blending 80-inspired character and smoothness. With its musical compression and in-depth control options, this plugin has everything needed to bring your whole mix to a new level.

Description

Diode 609 offers the perfect blend of character and versatility, which is why its hardware inspiration has been heard on hundreds of records in the past four decades. Its unique feedback circuitry generates distinct harmonic energy that fills the empty spaces around your sound source and creates an elusive creamy thickness and weight. Combined with its musical & forgiving compression, independent limiter, and a plethora of controls, this plugin can shape the tone of any source and place it in front of your mix.

This Diode-Bridge workhorse can glue your tracks like no other compressor and bring your whole mix to life. In a league of its own, Diode 609 offers no compromise in sound or performance, regardless of the source you throw at it. It is the one tool that will deliver when all else fails.

History

The 33609 Diode-Bridge is the original studio piece that inspired us to create our own Diode 609. First introduced in 1985, it was based on circuitry from the legendary 2254 and 2253 compressors, found in the iconic British 80-series consoles from the 70s which played an essential part in shaping the classic longing Neve sound. The 33609 was the answer to a growing demand for a stereo-rack version of the 2254 and since its release, it has been strapped to the mix-bus of hit-making studios around the globe.

With Diode 609 we have carefully preserved all features which made the 33609 a legend but we also loaded it with a few important extras. The plugin features a brand-new HP filter with a dedicated preview button that allows you to hear the high-passed signal. We also added a 200ms Recovery setting and a 10:1 Ratio.

Included versions

Native Plugin: Runs on your Mac or PC without any additional hardware needed.

Synergy Core Real-Time: Runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.

Features

• Bring any track forward in your mix while preserving its smoothness
• Infuse your production with legendary British console character
• Enhance your drums with one of the most demanded parallel compressors
• Extras: High Pass Filter, 200 ms Recovery, and 10.1 Ratio

Tech Specs