← All plugins
The WetCompressor panel

Free · Open source

WetCompressor

Easy to use FET compressor with high resolution metering. Get to a great sound in seconds!

Download free Source code

VST3 for Windows, macOS and Linux, and an Audio Unit for Logic and GarageBand.

Features

  • Easily dial in the right response using the hand-tuned Fast, Normal and Slow presets
  • Quickly set levels using the stepped INPUT and OUTPUT, 21 positions each, fixed threshold and ratio
  • Classic sound: pushing the unit makes the sound slightly overdriven for a more authorative sound
  • Closely monitor the unit operation using the real-time gain reduction and I/O LED metering
  • Resizable panel: right-click and zoom from 50% to 125%

Take a closer look

WetCompressor, rendered in 3D

Video

Installation

Windows
Copy WetCompressor.vst3 to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
macOS
Copy WetCompressor.vst3 to ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/, and WetCompressor.component to ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ for Logic and GarageBand. Both are signed and notarised by Apple.
Linux
Copy WetCompressor.vst3 to ~/.vst3/

Then restart your DAW and rescan for plug-ins.

More from WET

The WetChorus panel

WetChorus

Free · Open source

Give your tracks more depth and swirl using this modern recreation of a classic 1970s guitar combo amp circuit.

Learn more
The WetWeld panel

WetWeld

Premium · Buy

A professional all-in-one mastering chain that allows you to easily zone in on the perfect sound.

Learn more
The WetPhones panel

WetPhones

Premium · Buy

Quickly and easily reference your mixes for real life application through hand-tuned speaker models.

Learn more
The WetReducer panel

WetReducer

Free · Open source

Creatively reduce fidelity of a track or mix by replacing audio bands with sine or square waves.

Learn more