KH-COMP1 from Black Rooster Audio is a compressor effect plugin built around a levelling amplifier design with added tuning controls for timing, channel linking and sidechain filtering.
KH-COMP1 at a glance
| Developer | Black Rooster Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 1 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €58.51 |
What KH-COMP1 does
The developer describes the plugin as an original levelling amplifier that is meant to move past the fixed rules that have restrained compressor design for decades. Its controls cover timing, channel linking and sidechain filtering, which the developer added after the team found that the usual tools lacked fine adjustment. The plugin is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit), and it lists native support for Apple Silicon processors.
Queries also pair the plugin name with VST crack, AU crack, AAX crack and a working serial key, so a KH-COMP1 keygen or patched build is the string most often typed.
Key features
- Levelling amplifier design. The core processing follows the developer’s original levelling amplifier concept, which the developer presents as a departure from long-standing compressor rules.
- Timing adjustment. Timing controls are included to tune attack and release behaviour beyond the usual preset values.
- Channel linking. Channel linking lets stereo or multichannel signals be processed together so that the two sides stay in step.
- Sidechain filtering. A filter in the sidechain path shapes the signal that drives the compressor, which the developer added for finer control.
Compatibility
KH-COMP1 is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.9 and later, with native support for Apple Silicon listed and 1 GB of RAM.
Plugins similar to KH-COMP1
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KH-COMP1 | Black Rooster Audio | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Black 76 Limiting Amplifier | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| BA-6A | Antelope Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €177.51 | |
| White 2A Leveling Amplifier | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
Price and availability
KH-COMP1 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €58.51. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
KH-COMP1 FAQ
Where can I download KH-COMP1 crack for free?
Free copies circulate as a torrent or magnet link, and the macOS build is searched as a .dmg crack, so the developer's own distribution is the source to check against the listed formats.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for KH-COMP1?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for the plugin, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso when it is circulated.