PANDORA – Stereo 3-Band Analog Multiband Compressor with Digital Recall
PANDORA is a fully analog, stereo 3-band multiband compressor designed for high-end audio processing with the power of digital recall and plugin control. Built for precision and musicality, PANDORA provides +24dBu of headroom and independent compression on low, mid, and high frequency bands—while maintaining the integrity and warmth of an all-analog signal path.
Analog Multiband Compression. Redefined.
Each of the three bands in PANDORA is controlled by a dedicated VCA compressor and features crossover points ranging from 40Hz to 2kHz (low/mid) and 2kHz to 15kHz (mid/high), allowing detailed shaping of your audio across the spectrum. Whether you’re controlling low-end punch, tightening up mids, or smoothing out highs, PANDORA delivers exceptional flexibility and sonic clarity.
Key Features
- Fully analog 3-band multiband compressor with +24dBu of headroom
- Independent VCA compression for each frequency band
- Tailored THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) per band, optimized by frequency
- Flexible crossover filters:
- Low/Mid: 40Hz – 2kHz
- Mid/High: 2kHz – 15kHz
- Sidechain filters:
- Low Band: 3 high-pass filter options
- High Band: 3 low-pass filter options
- Parallel compression with MIX knob for dry/wet blending
- Gain reduction metering per band on both hardware and plugin
- Input metering per band via plugin interface
- Modern GUI for intuitive control over all parameters via DAW
- Total recall and full plugin control via VST3, AU, AAX, and more
- Analog automation supported in your DAW for dynamic processing
- ng500 and 500 Series compatible (e.g., with TITAN chassis)
Professional Multiband Dynamics for Any Workflow
PANDORA is ideal for mastering, mixbus work, vocal processing, or any application where precise dynamic control across multiple frequency bands is required. It offers the soul of analog gear with the precision of digital tools—making it an essential processor for hybrid and analog studios alike.
Format Note:
PANDORA occupies 3 slots in a 500 Series rack, but provides purely stereo processing, utilizing only slots 1 and 2 for audio I/O. All control and signal routing are handled internally with no compromise on performance.