Analog optical compression circuitry delivers classic Shadow Hills warmth and punch for professional sound
Expanded ratio and speed controls provide a wider range of compression possibilities
Push mode enables limiter-style behavior for ultra-fast, aggressive compression
Signature transformer modes (nickel, iron, steel) offer instant analog saturation and tonal variations
Advanced sidechain and parallel mix options allow flexible integration into modern workflows
With the Shadow Hills OptoMax, Brainworx Audio and Shadow Hills Industries proudly introduce a new generation of optical compression, designed from the ground up to meet the needs of today’s producers, mixers, and mastering engineers.
Beyond an emulation
Building on the official partnership that produced the Shadow Hills Mastering Compre