Waves has released the BSS DPR-402 Compressor/Limiter/De-Esser.

With the original BSS DPR-402 dynamics processor known for the punch of countless rock, dance and hip-hop recordings since the 1980s, Waves has worked with BSS Audio to model the -unavailable hardware unit, bringing back its diverse functions and sounds, and adding new features for extra flexibility and ease of use.

BSS DPR-402 plug-in can be used as a straightforward compressor, de-esser or limiter but comes into its own when these processes are combined, and used to selectively process individual parts of the audio band.

The possibilities range from low-frequency expansion and narrow-band compression to general dynamic EQ. Waves has also added five features unique to the plug-in – an MS matrix to separately process the mid and the sides, a Mix control to balance the processed and unprocessed signal, a Noise control to add or remove the modelled inherent noise of the original unit, a Gain Reduction control, and an option for separate LR metering.

‘We are very pleased to have the opportunity to bring back this fantastic product with Waves,’ says Noel Larson, Director of Signal Processing & Microphones for BSS. ‘The DPR-402 is integral to the sound of my classic recordings and now the next generation’s recordings.’