Meet the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 - a single-slot 500-series compressor that doesn’t just control dynamics, it redefines them. Built around Cranborne’s revolutionary Modal PWM Compression architecture, this unit delivers six distinct sonic personalities (VELVET, FLOAT, SMASH, TAME, GLUE, POLISH) with infinite envelope control and a dedicated ‘Stress’ knob to dial in harmonic saturation.

Whether you’re tracking vocals, mixing a bus, or mastering your final output, this compressor offers rich character, ultra-fast response and true analogue integrity — all in a compact form. Inject colour, precision and creativity into your workflow with a module that’s as versatile as it is inspiring.

Key Features:

• Single-slot 500-series compressor using Modal PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology
• Six distinct compression styles: Velvet, Float, Smash, Tame, Glue, and Polish
• Fully variable attack, release, ratio, and threshold for precise control
• “Stress” control adds harmonic character and tonal colour
• Ultra-fast, musical response ideal for vocals, drums, mix bus, or mastering
• True analogue signal path with digitally controlled precision
• Blend control for parallel compression without external routing
• Sidechain high-pass filter for transparent low-end compression
• Detented pots for accurate recall and stereo matching
• Built in the UK with robust all-metal construction for professional reliability

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