Kush Audio Ar-1 V1.0.7 [win] May 2026

The AR-1 is a digital recreation of the , which itself is a modified version of the EMI RS124. This specific style of compression is famous for its use at Abbey Road Studios on legendary recordings by The Beatles and Pink Floyd. It is prized for adding "harmonic richness" and weight that many engineers find difficult to achieve with standard digital plugins. Key Features of v1.0.7 [WiN]

By turning the Threshold knob fully counter-clockwise, users can disable compression while keeping the tube circuitry active, turning the plugin into a dedicated distortion box. Kush Audio AR-1 v1.0.7 [WiN]

A 2:1 ratio link that automatically compensates output levels as you drive the input for saturation, mitigating dramatic volume swings. The AR-1 is a digital recreation of the

While the original hardware was often limited in its control, the Kush Audio version introduces several modern enhancements for DAW users: Key Features of v1

A reinvented knob that acts as a "sweetener," allowing users to tilt the frequency response toward "beef" or "bite" to fix common digital sonic issues.

Includes a 60Hz high-pass filter to prevent low-end frequencies (like kick drums) from over-triggering the compressor and causing unwanted "pumping". Kush AR-1 Vintage Mu Compressor Plugin Review | TapeOp