Waves PuigChild Compressor

Waves PuigChild Compressor - Classic Tube Compressor | Recreate Legendary Tone, Mix Glue Master

Welcome to explore the Waves PuigChild Compressor, a meticulously modeled digital audio processor that brings the legendary Fairchild 660 and 670 compressors of the 1950s into your modern studio. These rare and expensive hardware units, known for their open, warm sound and fast attack, were the pinnacle of compression technology at the time. Today, under the strict supervision of Grammy-winning producer/engineer Jack Joseph Puig, the PuigChild precisely captures every sonic detail of these legendary units, allowing you to experience unparalleled classic compression and mix glue capabilities.

Whether you're seeking transparent support for vocals or recreating Ringo Starr's iconic "pumped" drum sound, the Waves PuigChild Compressor delivers stunning results. Its unique tube compression path ensures that even when not compressing, it injects a sweet, natural tone into your tracks. This plugin is not just a simple tool; it's a bridge to the golden age of vintage audio, giving your musical works deeper texture and professionalism. Get ready to elevate your mix quality with this premium audio plugin and create truly distinctive sounds.

Core Advantages & Application Scenarios

Unparalleled Mix Glue
As a bus compressor, the PuigChild's pristine compression capability opens up your mixes. Unlike many modern compressors that can make sounds shrink under heavy compression, the PuigChild maintains its open sonic character even with significant compression, bringing a perfect "glue" to your music, making elements blend seamlessly without losing clarity.

Authentic Modeling Technology
Original Fairchild units are extremely rare and hard to find. We were fortunate to collaborate with renowned engineer Jack Joseph Puig, who owns well-maintained "golden-grade" hardware units. Under Jack Joseph Puig's personal supervision, every step of the modeling process, from initial capture to final sound tuning, ensured that the PuigChild precisely reproduces every acoustic detail of these extraordinary vintage processors.

Unique Tube Compression Mechanism
The original units' tone comes entirely from pure tubes, a characteristic that no other technology can replicate. Compression occurs within the audio path of the tubes themselves, rather than being routed to a separate gain control circuit as in FET, VCA, or Opto compressors. This unique design imbues the plugin with an unparalleled sweet tone, adding warmth and texture to tracks even when compression is not engaged.

Wide Range of Applications & Iconic Tones
When set aggressively, the Fairchild was at the heart of Ringo Starr's classic "pumped" drum sound. But when settings are dialed back, the 660 became a vocal processing staple of its era due to its transparent and natural support for vocals. Whether pushing the 660 or 670 to their limits, they still maintain a natural, pleasing sound, suitable for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, and even entire mixes.

Fast & Easy Workflow
The PuigChild keeps your creative flow uninterrupted, without getting lost in complex parameters. Its concise control design allows you to easily dial in excellent tones in seconds. Simply set the 10-step Threshold and adjust the 6-step Time Constant to precisely control Attack (200-400 ms) and Release (from 300 ms to an ultra-slow 25 seconds), quickly achieving your ideal compression effect.

Multiple Modes for Different Sources
You can treat the 670 as two independent mono compressors, a linked stereo compressor, or a Mid/Side (also known as Lateral/Vertical) compressor, offering immense flexibility. For mono tracks, the 660 mono version provides single-channel processing while consuming fewer CPU resources, making it an ideal choice for processing individual instruments or vocals.

Feature Details & Included Software

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Product Type: Digital Audio Compressor Plugin
• Modeling Source: Fairchild 660 & 670 Tube Compressors
• Compression Type: Tube Gain Reduction
• Threshold Adjustment: 10 steps
• Time Constant Adjustment: 6 steps (controls Attack & Release)
• Attack Time: Approx. 200 ms to 400 ms
• Release Time: Approx. 300 ms to 25 seconds
• Supported Modes (PuigChild 670): Dual Mono, Linked Stereo, Mid/Side (Lateral/Vertical)
• Supported Modes (PuigChild 660): Mono
• Audio Sample Rate: Up to 192 kHz (depending on DAW and Waves official requirements)
• Supported Platforms: macOS (Intel / Apple Silicon), Windows
• Supported Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AAX DSP (Please refer to the Waves official website for the latest information)
• System Requirements:
  • Operating System: macOS 10.15.7 or higher (Intel / Apple Silicon), Windows 10 64-bit or higher.
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon or Apple Silicon M1 / M2 series processors.
  • RAM: 8 GB RAM (16 GB or higher recommended).
  • Hard Drive Space: 8 GB available space.
  • Display Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or higher recommended).
• Licensing Method: Waves Central application management, supports iLok or computer authorization (Please refer to the Waves official website for the latest licensing policy)
• Developer: Waves Audio