Rupert Neve Designs 535 (500 Series) Diode Bridge Compressor

*Special Order

“It makes things sound bigger, bolder, and (in my opinion) more interesting.” – Tape Op

“The 535 has changed my world on bass guitar. It sounds great on everything, however on bass, nothing has brought the bass guitar out of the mix like the 535. It gives this richness, texture and weight. It just sits thick and juicy, and it doesn’t step on the mix, it just fattens it and thickens it. It’s a fantastic compressor.” – Andy Meyer (Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Bruno Mars)

“I’m loving the new 535 diode bridge compressor. To be able to have a compressor that sounds this massive, with a blend knob, is a 500 series rack is an audio dream come true…. I’d like to have 20, please!” – Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Adele)

Punchy, thick, and versatile.

Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the 535 Diode Bridge Compressor captures the soul of Rupert Neve’s original 2254 compressor while providing modern updates including advanced timing control, significantly lower noise, fully stepped controls throughout, and internal parallel processing capabilities.

What is diode bridge compression?

Where the VCA compressor found in the Master Buss Processor provides unmatched clarity, the weighty, harmonically rich tonality of diode bridge compression can be essential in pushing key sources like vocals, electric guitars, bass and drums to the forefront of a mix.

By understanding the limitations of vintage units like the legendary 2254, painstaking effort was taken to reproduce the unique tone of these classics while improving the noise floor & accuracy, expanding inflexible time constants, adding full wave sidechain detection for improved dynamic response, and widening the range of threshold and ratio controls.

Delivering the powerful sound of these iconic designs with enhanced flexibility for the modern age, the 535 Diode Bridge Compressor is a dynamic tool equipped to make a bold statement on virtually any mix or track.

* A “Special Order” is a product that we normally do not keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We are the exclusive distributor for Rupert Neve Designs, so we can get your special order to you fast, in about 2-3 weeks. Remember that special orders are non-cancelable, so make sure the item you are ordering is correct. Call us at +65 63388657 if you need assistance.

*Delays may be expected in the event of high order volumes or unforeseen circumstances.