Universal Audio Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor earthquaker Breathe life and fresh sounds

Breathe life and fresh sounds into your setup with a small footprint (6 HP) you would normally need to carry around a gazillion of gear to reproduce the sonic capabilities

The Antithesis of vintage fuzz

Build driving rhythms for EDM

While the L-type mini-jack stops your HDJ-X7 headphones getting knocked or disconnected during performance

+//= Dynamic element boosts frequencies between 3 and 5 kHz

Universal Audio Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor earthquaker Breathe life and fresh soundsCapture the legendary sound of the worlds most coveted compressor. The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor is the modern studio staple, revered for its versatility and rich tonal character. Expanding on the legacy of the iconic 1176 and LA 2A, the Distressor offers a powerful, creative tool heard on countless hit records. Experience the authentic Distressor sound. The EL8 Distressor plug in faithfully recreates every nuance of the original hardware. Compare