How To Compare Slate FG-Stress & UA Distressor Plugins

Comparing analog modeled plugins isn't always easy because developers may use differently calibrated converters during the modeling process, making the knob parameters on plugins disproportionate. Therefore, calibration and careful ear tuning must be used to ensure that the plugins are actually processing the audio in the same manner. Steven Slate explains the process and demonstrates what happens when the plugins are made equal.

*FG-Stress is a licensed emulation of the Empirical Labs Distressor which was created by the Slate Digital development team. It is not in any way affiliated with Universal Audio or their official Distressor software. The purpose of this video is to provide educational content on the topic of comparing two similar software products.