KH-COMP1

KH-COMP1 is a compressor plugin from Black Rooster Audio, developed with multi-platinum mix engineer Koen Heldens. It offers four detector modes—Hilbert, Peak, Vintage, and RMS—for precise envelope shaping, from broad level control to exact peak capture. The Hilbert mode uses a 90-degree phase shifter to show the signal’s true envelope without distortion or overshoots. An invertible two-band sidechain filter lets you tailor the detector signal, useful for controlling ducking, pumping, and de-essing, with a listen option to audition filter settings. This compressor suits producers and mixers working in hip-hop and beyond who want flexible, transparent dynamics control. It’s ideal for those seeking a modern take on vintage levelling amplifier behavior with expanded creative options.