Native - Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer without UA hardware.

Imbue your recordings with the rich, unparalleled sound of the CM5511 — a legendary, handbuilt tube mastering compressor from Capitol Studios. This exclusive UA emulation brings the professional finishing touch, previously reserved for historic catalogs and thousands of hit records mastered at Capitol, directly to your desktop.

• Get the Exclusive Sound of Capitol Mastering: The CM5511 compressor has been instrumental in mastering entire catalogs for renowned labels such as Capitol, Motown, Geffen, Blue Note, and Def Jam, alongside modern records for artists like Black Sabbath, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez. Inspired by vintage Fairchild 670 and Gates Sta-Level tube limiters, and meticulously designed for consistent results across Capitol's four mastering rooms, the Capitol Mastering Compressor is an exacting emulation of this "spare no expense" hardware. It provides you with the modern, tube-based sound of this custom-made dynamics masterpiece.
• Expanded Controls for Complete In-The-Box Mastering: This plug-in offers intuitive "plug-in only" controls that allow you to easily tighten the low end, add subtle saturation, and precisely tweak the stereo field. With comprehensive dBFS and LUFS metering, along with a sidechain filter, you have a full-featured, modern mastering tool at your fingertips, enabling complete in-the-box mastering capabilities.
• Add Expensive Sound to your Instrument Groups: The Capitol Mastering Compressor isn't just for the 2-bus; it also adds its unique tube-based magic to your drum bus, synths, background vocals, and more. This gives you the gorgeous dynamics control previously achievable only with this one-of-a-kind, hit-proven hardware, elevating the sound of individual instrument groups within your mix.
• The Velvet Touch of Capitol's CM5511: Give your tracks the luxurious velvet touch and sonic polish of Capitol's legendary handbuilt mastering compressor, the CM5511, ensuring a pristine and professional final sound.
• Pro Sonics on Par with Legendary Catalogs: Achieve the professional sonics of the very same hardware used on iconic catalogs from Capitol, Blue Note, Motown, Verve, and many others, bringing a heritage of audio excellence to your productions.
• Increase Perceived Loudness and Texture with Ease: Effortlessly increase the perceived loudness and enhance the texture in your productions using the intuitive Saturator, Mix, and Headroom controls, allowing for precise control over your master.
• Tighten Low End and Expand Stereo Width: Refine your low end and expand your stereo width using the simple yet powerful Mono Fold and Mid/Side features, providing crucial tools for shaping your master's clarity and spaciousness.