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AU · VST3 · AAX · CLAP
macOS · Windows

GRAB

Digitally controlled analog-style compressor

GRAB is a digitally controlled analog-style compressor inspired by legendary FET/VCA rack units — not affiliated with Empirical Labs or any original manufacturer. Eight ratio curves including Opto dual-TC and Nuke, Dist2/Dist3 harmonic color, detector HP/band/link modes, and a skeuomorphic 1U panel.

$10.00

Perpetual · 3 seats

GRAB plugin UI
Hear it · 30s

Dry / wet

Flip Dry ↔ Wet on a drum break — hear the compressor grab and release.

Press kit

Drum break → Brick 20 slam

Dry break vs GRAB Brick 20 — ratio LEDs, GR bar, harmonic color.

Stem · Break loop · 90 BPM

Level ride · dry

Unprocessed break

WaveformPeak history →
GRAB · Dry · hit play to arm the meter0:00 / 0:00

Flip Dry ↔ Wet mid-play — watch the peak ride settle when Wet is on.

01 / Built for the session

Classic command-compressor behavior — weathered faceplate, modern WebUI.

GRAB is a digitally controlled analog-style compressor inspired by legendary FET/VCA rack units — not affiliated with Empirical Labs or any original manufacturer. Eight ratio curves including Opto dual-TC and Nuke, Dist2/Dist3 harmonic color, detector HP/band/link modes, and a skeuomorphic 1U panel.

Drums & breaksVocal slam / parallelBus glueMix bus color
02 / In the rack
  • Ratio bank: 1:1 · 2:1 · 3:1 · 4:1 · 6:1 · 10:1 Opto · 20:1 · Nuke
  • Audio modes: Norm / HP / Dist2 / Dist3 (+ HP combos)
  • Detector: HP · ~6 kHz band emphasis · stereo link
  • Brit Mode — aggressive FET-style knee
  • GR + THD meters with 0.25% / Redline lamps
  • AU + VST3 + AAX + CLAP (+ Standalone) macOS · VST3 + AAX + CLAP + Standalone Windows
  • Buy once · $10 · perpetual · up to 3 seats
Why this one
  • Behavioral ratio personalities — not a generic digital comp
  • Weathered 1U faceplate UI with full WebView control
  • Affordable buy-once from Monarch Labs Collective
Specs
  • Formats: AU · VST3 · AAX · CLAP · Standalone
  • Platforms: macOS · Windows
  • License: perpetual · up to 3 seats · $10
  • Formats: AU · VST3 · AAX · CLAP · Standalone
  • Platforms: macOS · Windows
  • License: perpetual · up to 3 seats
Workflows
Drum break slamVocal 6:1Room NukeOpto vocal glue
FAQ

Before you buy

Is GRAB affiliated with Empirical Labs or the Distressor?+

No. GRAB is a respectful behavioral homage built by Monarch Labs Collective — not affiliated with or endorsed by any original manufacturer.

Which formats and platforms?+

AU + VST3 + AAX + CLAP (+ Standalone) on macOS; VST3 + AAX + CLAP + Standalone on Windows. One download per OS.

Is this a subscription?+

No. GRAB is $10 buy-once / perpetual. Activate on up to three machines and re-download from your account anytime.

Is Dynik affiliated with the original hardware manufacturer?+

No. Dynik is inspired by classic Austrian broadcast AGC designs — a respectful homage, not affiliated with or endorsed by any original manufacturer.

GRAB price $10.00