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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.

BIG FrEQ v1.4.8 is here! Download the update now!This version has some quality of life improvements and minor bug fixes....
10/02/2026

BIG FrEQ v1.4.8 is here! Download the update now!

This version has some quality of life improvements and minor bug fixes.

New Features:
- Fully Resizable GUI
- Internal Bypass Switch (for "glitchless" bypass) in addition to DAW Bypass
- Better A/B handling

Bug Fixes:
- “Help” menu no longer opens when clicking the “Lo Pass” k**b
- Fixed occasional DAW crash when switching Oversampling modes

We're gearing up for some BIG changes for the next major version of BIG FrEQ! Dynamics, click+drag, and more 👀

What are three pieces of gear that helped define your sound? 🎛📷 Alberto De Icaza ()
09/11/2026

What are three pieces of gear that helped define your sound? 🎛

📷 Alberto De Icaza ()

Which version of the FATSO do you prefer? The EL7X or UBK version? 🎛⁠⁠📷 Marc Carolan ()
08/26/2026

Which version of the FATSO do you prefer? The EL7X or UBK version? 🎛⁠
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📷 Marc Carolan ()

Need a little extra sauce? The EL8-### 30th Anniversary Edition Distressor is just what you're looking for with its Tria...
08/14/2026

Need a little extra sauce? The EL8-### 30th Anniversary Edition Distressor is just what you're looking for with its Triad Magnetics HS-56 Input Transformer and different discrete components selected for more saturation!

📷 Little River ()

Do you buy your gear new or used?📷 Higher Rhythm ()
08/05/2026

Do you buy your gear new or used?

📷 Higher Rhythm ()

What was the best sounding band you've heard live? 🔊📷 Jonathan Jarrell ()
07/27/2026

What was the best sounding band you've heard live? 🔊

📷 Jonathan Jarrell ()

How often do you read the manual when you get a new piece of gear?📷 AudiioTrap Digital ()
07/21/2026

How often do you read the manual when you get a new piece of gear?

📷 AudiioTrap Digital ()

FOH Engineers, what's in your outboard rack? 🎛📷 Edge Recording ()
07/10/2026

FOH Engineers, what's in your outboard rack? 🎛

📷 Edge Recording ()

K***s on k**bs on k**bs 🎛 All stacked up, ready to be boxed and shipped out to you!When are you getting your next Distre...
07/06/2026

K***s on k**bs on k**bs 🎛 All stacked up, ready to be boxed and shipped out to you!

When are you getting your next Distressor?

What's your go-to compressor to use on drums? 🎛📷 Studio Grande Armée ()
07/01/2026

What's your go-to compressor to use on drums? 🎛

📷 Studio Grande Armée ()

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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