Pulsar Modular's $165 germanium diode-bridge compressor, modeled on a 1968 Neve 2252 from Wessex Studios with Marc Daniel Nelson.
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Pulsar P252 MDN Diode vs SSL Native Bus Compressor 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 by Solid State Logic: official SSL bus compressor plugin. Price $299, Dubspot Score 8.7, specs and alternatives for 2026.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Pulsar P252 MDN Diode | SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | — | official SSL bus compressor plugin |
| Developer | — | Solid State Logic |
| Typical price | — | $299 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | mix-bus glue and punch |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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