Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Baby Audio IHNY-2 by Baby Audio. Parallel compression purpose-built for modern punch: New York-style slam with surgical mid/side control.
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.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Baby Audio IHNY-2 | SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Parallel compressor | — |
| Series | I Heart NY successor | — |
| Developer | Baby Audio | Solid State Logic |
| Product type | — | official SSL bus compressor plugin |
| Typical price | — | $299 |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | — | mix-bus glue and punch |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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