8.3Great
Baby Audio IHNY-2 by Baby Audio. Parallel compression purpose-built for modern punch—New York-style slam with surgical mid/side control.
Plugin comparison
Baby Audio IHNY-2 vs TDR Molotok
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.5Great
TDR Molotok is a free character compressor from Tokyo Dawn Labs—a simplified Molot GE with eleven compression flavors for drums, vocals, guitars, and more.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, TDR Molotok comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Baby Audio IHNY-2 | TDR Molotok |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Type | Parallel compressor | Character dynamics compressor |
| Series | I Heart NY successor | — |
| Developer | Baby Audio | — |
| Price | — | Free |
| Flavors | — | Eleven compression color nuances |
| Related product | — | Simplified edition of TDR Molot GE |
| Formats | — | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+ |
| Manual | — | https://docs.tokyodawn.net/molotok-manual/ |
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