Korneff's new "ultimate character compressor" is a great emulation of the Shure Level-Loc. The plug-in delivers crushing compression, saturation and distorion and is packed with innovative features (for example, the voltage of the battery can be changed, which has a big impact on the sound).
Link to the plugin: https://korneffaudio.com/product/shure-level-loc/
Manufacturer description:
Tchad's (not so) Secret Weapon
Tchad Blake is renowned for his creativity in the studio. He's worked with known hitmakers from Sheryl Crow and Peter Gabriel to noisy alt bands like Soul Coughing and the Black Keys.
Tchad discovered the Shure Level-Loc while working on Tom Waits' album Bone Machine. As Tchad puts it, "The Level-Loc changed my life." He's not made a record without it since.
Imagine what you can make with a Level-Loc?
What can you do with a Level-Loc?
Squash and mangle with compression for huge, punchy drums that jump out of the speakers.
Overdrive transformers for warm saturation to enhance low-end and give your mixes some boom!
Add a vintage glow to vocals and acoustic instruments.
Get ratty, lo-fi guitar and keyboard sounds.
Parallel process anything for a larger, analog sound
Add interest and quirky fun to anything. With a Level-Loc, there’s no such thing as lame.
Digital Control to Unleash Your Creativity
The Shure Level-Loc plug-in can be used on all sound sources. Get slamming drums, soulful vocals, wicked lo-fi guitars and bass with attitude, thanks to expanded controls that greatly extend the versatility of Level-Loc. It's no longer just a box for drums. Use it on everything, even the mix bus. We've modeled three vintage units, including two owned by Tchad Blake, and there's hundreds of presets to get your ideas flowing.
Experience the Magic of the Hardware
The unique combination of compression and saturation that is the Level-Loc is waiting for your tracks. We've precisely modeled the entire circuit, from the FET limiter to the transformers, to bring you the only Level-Loc plug-in is approved by Shure and endorsed by Tchad Blake. This is the sound you've heard on countless records, and now it's in your DAW. Let the games begin!
@korneffaudio7930
0:00 Bass
2:32 Drums
4:56 Guitar