SSL G-Master Buss Compressor vs TDR Kotelnikov
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Specs compared
| SSL G-Master Buss Compressor | TDR Kotelnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35–$149 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Waves | — |
| Developer | Waves | — |
| Typical price | $35–$149 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Wideband dynamics processor / bus compressor |
| Version | — | 1.6.7 |
| Processing | — | 64-bit multi-rate; delta-oversampled path |
| Key controls | — | Crest-factor scheme with separate peak and RMS release |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Kotelnikov GE (Gentleman's Edition) |
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