The PIE Compressor is a carefully crafted audio tool developed in collaboration with renowned producer and engineer Eddie Kramer. It is modeled after the classic Pye compressor units used in legendary sessions at London's Olympic Studios, capturing the essence of the vintage British sound that defined the classic rock era. Recognized as some of the finest buss compressors ever created, the original Pye units inspired the accurate digital recreation found in this plugin, which includes a highly responsive VU meter that mimics the behavior of real analog meters.

This plugin delivers authentic analog character by incorporating features such as analog noise and hum, enhancing the realism of the compression experience. It offers both compression and limiting modes along with auto-makeup gain to maintain consistent output levels. Designed to operate at high resolutions up to 24-bit 192kHz, the PIE Compressor is effective in both mono and stereo configurations, making it suitable for a range of mixing and mastering applications.

Users can precisely shape their sound using intuitive controls, including threshold, ratio, decay time, and output level. The plugin also allows selection between input, output, and gain reduction metering to monitor dynamics closely. Additional features such as analog noise simulation, VU meter calibration, and clip indication provide a comprehensive interface that faithfully reproduces the sonic nuances and visual feedback of the original hardware, making it an essential tool for achieving vintage compression tones in a modern digital environment.