Reviews
Recording, October 2008
"Does a great job of evoking the three-dimensionality and harmonic saturation of a good hardware piece. The TG12413 can go from warm and subtle to agressive, punchy and pumping with ease. From vocals to guitars to piano I was consistently impressed with the sound and they really rocked on drum kit. It sounds fabulous and hits the vintage nail right on the head."
Electronic Musician, July 2007
"Abbey Road Studios and Chandler Limited’s exquisite software version of the classic EMI limiter sets a new standard for hardware modelling. In a nutshell, I think the TG12413 plug-in sounds amazing."
Digizine, Spring 2007
"When you max out the settings on an analog unit, strange yet musical things happen - things not easily approximated using a plug-in. That's why I'm so impressed with the EMI Limiter. I haven't heard any other software compressors sound so much like a maxed-out analog device."
MacUser, March 2007
"...there's easily enough variation across both plug-ins to present a rich palette of subtle or super-squashed Beatles-esque sounds. The sound is first class. If that enduringly familiar vintage sound is something you've long craved, your search may well be over."
Sound On Sound, February 2007
"The TG12413 plug-ins are simply stunning. With little effort it just makes everything sound…well, better - and with only four controls!"
MusicTech, January 2007
"...a charming and versatile compressor to use, possessing a real sense of character in its sound as well as the capacity to control the dynamics of a wide range of musical genres. In compression mode, the TG12413 can provide light gain control, while moving it to limiting and using fast recovery times creates marvellous, 60s-style pumping compression."
Sound On Sound, January 2007
"It's raison d'etre is to add character to your tracks, and boy does it do that. I can't ever recall testing a plug-in compressor that can match the TG12413 for sheer punchiness…you may well experience moments when it really does seem to bring a little slice of Abbey Road into your life."
Pro Audio Review, November 2006
“This is one fantastic plug-in…the only plug-in that I’ve encountered that can actually do that super squashed room sound. It’s my go-to lead vocal compressor on practically every song. If your goal is that squashed, in-your-face Beatles quality sound, nothing can touch the TG12413."
Mix, August 2006
"A useful tool full of personality and opposite to clear, neutral and transparent sounding. I use them everyday in the studio when I want any track to take on a unique and colourful quality."
Remix, July 2006
"By really cranking it, I could drive the limiter to achieve fantastic pumping action for breathing, Ringo-style drums. The lush compressor sounded particularly good on electric guitars, thanks to its warm, pillowy distortion when pushed...brimming with nostalgic vibe and one of the most exciting-sounding analogue dynamics plug-ins."
Digizine, Spring 2006
"The compressor is warm and squishy in a very musical way. The top end is gorgeous — you can slam the compressor while retaining open, transparent highs. As cool as the compression is, limiting is the TG12413’s signature sound. It’s loud and fat, with a pronounced breathing effect that increases as you boost the input...you get punchy, rhythmically appropriate pumping with a decidedly early-’70s vibe."
Tape Op, March 2006
"The EMI limiter faithfully recreated. This is a killer deal for Pro Tools users."
Resolution, March 2006
"It really rocks, bringing up the room sound in a very exciting way, lending the snare an airy squish. There aren't many truly characterful plug-in compressors and limiters....this is different....I love it!"