Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor is a three-band FET compressor from Softube that gives independent control over the dynamics of three frequency bands.
Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor at a glance
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €157.68 |
What Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor does
The bands let a user micro-manage dynamics, pulling out individual instruments, tightening the lows or brightening a mix, and the same controls are described as equally useful on a single sound source. A Mid-Side mode adds sidechaining that the original hardware did not have.
The plugin adds presets taken from the Drawmer S73, with more presets included, and its interface echoes the look of the original hardware. The developer describes it as CPU friendly. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS (64-bit), and activation uses iLok. Search queries pair the Drawmer 1973 name with crack and keygen, and the macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack, the Windows build as x64 crack and x86 crack, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso.
Key features
- Mid-Side sidechaining. An additional Mid-Side mode lets the mid portion be processed without affecting the rest of the frequency range, and the developer lists it as a feature absent from the original hardware.
- Sibilance control. The bands can remove sharp consonant sounds from a vocal track without eliminating detail and clarity.
- Presets from the Drawmer S73. Presets from the Drawmer S73 are included, with more added, giving a starting point for common tasks.
- Extra modern controls. Some controls were added beyond the original hardware while the look and sound stay faithful to the Drawmer 1973.
Compatibility
Activation uses iLok. Hosts named by the developer are Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper and Studio One.
Plugins similar to Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor | Softube | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| Fuse Compressor | Minimal Audio | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Pulsar 1178 | Pulsar Audio | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 (regular €147.76) |
| Tri-Comp Multiband Compressor | Minimal System Group | Compressor | VST2 | Windows | €45.61 |
| VM-COMP | Pulsar Audio | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 (regular €147.76) |
Price and availability
Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €157.68. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor FAQ
Does Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed for the plugin, which is available for macOS (64-bit).
Which formats does the plugin include?
It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS.
Where can I download Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor crack for free?
Crack copies circulate as a repack or torrent, often packed as .rar or .iso, and people search for a working serial key or keygen alongside the name.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor?
Searches for a serial key or keygen are common, and the release is typically shared with a patched iLok emulator rather than a licensed activation.
Is Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the plugin appear in file-sharing indexes, usually as a repack under the name Drawmer 1973.