Antelope Audio’s COMP-4K-BUS is a Windows and macOS compressor plugin that recreates a British console bus compressor from the early 80s for group and master track processing.
COMP-4K-BUS at a glance
| Developer | Antelope Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What COMP-4K-BUS does
The developer describes its character as an aggressive, punchy sound that shaped much of the rock and pop music of the period, and it offers a Mix knob that sets the blend between the compressed and uncompressed signal, a setting the developer ties to what it calls New York-style compression.
Searches pair the name with crack, keygen and serial key, and the release is most often handled as a torrent or a magnet link, packed as a repack in .rar and .iso, with the macOS build circulating as a .dmg crack and the Windows build as x64 crack and x86 crack.
Key features
- Mix knob for parallel blend. A Mix control sets the balance between the compressed and dry signal, which the developer associates with New York-style compression.
- Sweepable SideChain Filter. A sweepable filter on the side chain lets the sub-low frequencies that can trigger the bus compressor be kept out of the detection.
- Auto Fade. The original Auto Fade feature is included, carried over from the hardware design.
- Adapted modern controls. A few extra controls were added to the original layout to fit current production workflows.
Who it is for
Mix engineers and producers who want a vintage British bus compressor character on a group or master track, with a sweepable side chain filter for low-end control.
Plugins similar to COMP-4K-BUS
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP-4K-BUS | Antelope Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €147.76 | |
| IQ Comp | Singomakers | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €34.71 |
| Precision Comp/Limiter | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Bus Compressor | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
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Price and availability
COMP-4K-BUS was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
COMP-4K-BUS FAQ
Which operating systems does COMP-4K-BUS support?
The plugin is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does COMP-4K-BUS include a side chain filter?
Yes. A sweepable SideChain Filter is included to keep sub-low frequencies from triggering the compressor.
Where can I download COMP-4K-BUS crack for free?
The release circulates as a torrent or magnet link and as a repack in .rar and .iso, and the Windows build is searched as x64 crack or x86 crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for COMP-4K-BUS?
Searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed next to the plugin name.
Is COMP-4K-BUS available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is most often distributed as a torrent or magnet link, packed as .rar and .iso, with a macOS .dmg crack in circulation.