tried the URS stuf alright but i didnt take to them..
but the Sonalksis stuff is a different story.. the sv315 is my goto for everything pretty much!
ive thought about going hardware.. but i imagine they are more hassle than theyre worth.. if you want to slightly compress a single channel.. route -> bounce->reimport etc etc.. instead of plonk the VST on.. plus if u need to change the settings theyn you have to go tthrough the rigmorold!!
then again if i had the $$ id like to have a nice patchbay with a few classics comps!!