Empirical Labs, Inc.

Empirical Labs, Inc. Home of the Distressor

Creators and manufacturers of the Distressor Classic Knee Compressor, as well as the FATSO tape simulator/optimizer, the Lil FrEQ 4-band parametric EQ, the Mike-E microphone pre-amp and the new DocDerr API-500 series compatible module.

Happy FATSO Friday! What is the most unique instrument you have run though your FATSO?📷 MYRA ()
06/05/2026

Happy FATSO Friday! What is the most unique instrument you have run though your FATSO?

📷 MYRA ()

What's the first thing you notice when you go into a new studio? 🔎📷 SIZWE DOES IT ()
06/01/2026

What's the first thing you notice when you go into a new studio? 🔎

📷 SIZWE DOES IT ()

How often are you tracking with compression?📷 MalwareSoundProduções ()
05/28/2026

How often are you tracking with compression?

📷 MalwareSoundProduções ()

What is the newest addition to your studio setup? New outboard gear? New speakers or headphones? Perhaps a new Distresso...
05/27/2026

What is the newest addition to your studio setup? New outboard gear? New speakers or headphones? Perhaps a new Distressor? 😏🎛

📷 Da kid with heart ()

What 500 series modules are you using the most right now?📷 242 Concepts ()
05/23/2026

What 500 series modules are you using the most right now?

📷 242 Concepts ()

Compression is love, Compression is life. 🎛📷 Alberto De Icaza ()
05/20/2026

Compression is love, Compression is life. 🎛

📷 Alberto De Icaza ()

Live shows are always better with some outboard gear!What's in your FOH rack? 🎛📷 Robiere ()
05/14/2026

Live shows are always better with some outboard gear!

What's in your FOH rack? 🎛

📷 Robiere ()

05/13/2026

Curious where to start with ParaDyn? Don't sleep on the presets!

let some of the factory presets inspire this jam and tweaked them to fit the result!

"The presets are really fun and feel like they unlock some secret ways of shape shifting certain sounds that I wouldn't have thought to do on my own and then it's so nice to be able to tweak that mid range stuff from there especially on things like bass etc!"

05/12/2026

If you know Empirical Labs, you know we love smashing a drum room mic!

In this demo Dave walks through how to achieve the classic Distressor "Nuke" sound in just a few clicks. Set one of ParaDyn's dynamics modules to "Compress" mode and crank it up!

ParaDyn is on sale for only $19 until May 23rd! Grab your 15-Day Free Trial to test drive it today!

DerrEsser is a multi function dynamic filtering device. By using a crossover technique to divide the audio up into a hig...
05/07/2026

DerrEsser is a multi function dynamic filtering device. By using a crossover technique to divide the audio up into a high frequency range and a low frequency range, the DerrEsser can use its VCA to turn down harsh high frequencies in an extremely musical manner.

This technique inspired the "Mask" mode in our new plug-in, ParaDyn!

You also get a High Frequency Limiter circuit, changing the DerrEsser into a soft-knee compressor focused on high frequencies. Perfect for softening harsh sounds like a tape machine would, and useful on anything from vocals to hi-hats to a full mix!

📷 Wraith Studios ()

Address

41 N Beverwyck Road
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
07034

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19735419447

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