That flux stuff is well good, i use that free plugin they offer "bittersweet" as a nice transient shaper when workeing with sampled drums for breaks etc.

I have been putting off buying the sonalksis compressor for ages, its definitely next on my list of stuff to grab. just migrated to logic and mac so all my money has gone on that - the built in logic gear is alright - used the sonalksis demo and like it a lot. it seems to preserve transients yet raise the rms power sensibly. very nice.

i can also heartily recommend the FREE kjaerhus plugs, very nice quality to them.

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