Softube Drawmer S73 & Drawmer 1973 [win] May 2026
The 1973 is a faithful model of the award-winning FET hardware. It provides three independent bands of compression for total dynamic control.
The Softube Drawmer S73 and Drawmer 1973 represent a powerful partnership between Swedish DSP experts and British hardware legends. Together, they offer high-end multi-band compression for both streamlined workflows and deep surgical control. 🧩 Drawmer S73: The Intelligent Master Processor
Delivers the fast, musical response typical of Drawmer’s hardware units. ⚖️ Which One Should You Use? Drawmer S73 Drawmer 1973 Best For Fast mixing and mastering Deep surgical control Complexity Low (Single-knob focus) High (Manual band control) Flexibility Preset Styles Fully Adjustable Character Clean and polished Classic FET punch Softube Drawmer S73 & Drawmer 1973 [WiN]
🎛️ Drawmer 1973: The Professional Multi-Band Compressor
Automatically manages crossovers and gain makeup. Air Toggle: Adds a high-frequency lift for modern sheen. The 1973 is a faithful model of the
Enhances the low-end "weight" or high-end "shimmer" specifically.
🚀 Start with the S73 on your mix bus to find a tonal direction quickly, then swap to the 1973 if you need to fix a specific frequency buildup in the low-mids. Drawmer S73 Drawmer 1973 Best For Fast mixing
Uses built-in "Styles" like Clarity, Wide Mix, or De-Ess.