Name: BB N54
Brand: KIT Plugins
SKU: KITBBN54
Price: 150.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Modeled on the Neve 2254 compressor/limiter at Blackbird Studio, the BB N54 captures all of the nuance and character of the original unit.

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Matthew Sim

GRAMMY-nominated and award winning mixer/producer

Illenium The Chainsmokers Jackson Wang

"I've found the perfect replica of the legendary Neve 2254 Compressor/Limiter. The BB N54 is an absolute sonic delight, with it's rich compression, beautifully musical limiter, and an underrated coloration that really enhances the sound. I've used it on everything, and it always delivers stunning results!"

Alberto Rizzo Schettino

PIANIST/Video game and film composer

Audi Fox Sports Ubisoft

"I have worked with a real 2254/A a lot when I was in Rome. We used to love it and I am very accustomed to how it sounds. I dialed in some of my moves on the N54 and the interaction of Limiter and Compressor stages is incredibly authentic, as is the floating vibe of the envelopes. The N54 definitely 'has it'."

RYAN SANCHEZ

Mixer/Producer/Engineer · 6x Grammy Winner

The Walking Dead Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

"The KIT BB N54 has a gorgeous depth and character to it! It's a very musical compressor that takes little time and effort to get a fantastic sound. I love how it works on orchestral strings, low percussion, bass, and choir."

Sam Loose

Audio Engineer

Vanilla Pod Smokescreen Tommy Loose

"The BB N54 is just amazing at bringing life and sustain to drums, but retaining the transient information. This plugin is so colourful and unique, I've never used anything quite like it."

Jonathan Roye

Grammy Nominated Mix Engineer

Kelsea Ballerini Parmalee Walker Hayes

"Love it! The BB N54 gives you the smooth sound of the original hardware + all the modern features you'd want in a plugin."

Joe Chiccarelli

Grammy Winning Mixer/Producer/Engineer

U2 The White Stripes Beck The Strokes

"...The BB N54 delivers exactly the color of the original compressor. Thick, rich compression that adds lots of tone to any sound..."

STEVE KINNEY

producer | engineer | content creator

"I like that I’m forced into working the knobs & reading the meters as if it were sitting in my rack. I trust that process. I trust what I hear when I use it that way. For me, the magic really starts to shine on the mid-side mode. I like how I get can get extra space & depth in an interesting way that sounds as if I patched it up in my patchbay."

Kurt Martinez

Dolby Atmos Mix Engineer

Def Leppard Duran Duran Kylie Minogue

"The BB N54 went straight on my drum bus in a mix. I'm looking forward to finding more uses for it!"

Legend Wrapped in Marinair.

Inspired by the iconic Neve 2254 compressor/limiter, the BB N54 delivers rich, analog warmth and musical dynamic control straight to your DAW. Designed in partnership with Blackbird Studio and tuned to John McBride’s personal taste, it captures the unmistakable low-end weight and harmonic depth that made the 2254 a studio essential.

Dial in classic compression with ease. The BB N54 combines dual-stage compression and limiting with a modern workflow, giving you the power to add cohesion, warmth, and character to any track—without the hassle of complex setups.

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KIT BB N54 Dual

The KIT BB N54 Dual is the same great sound of the N54 Single but with additional features to support your more complex stereo needs such as mid/side. Whether you need a simple vibe filled compressor, or a detailed mid/side effect we have you covered.

KIT BB N54 Single

The KIT BB N54 Single is a loving recreation of what makes this diode bridge compressor special. The N54 oozes mojo and creative possibilities making it useful in all sorts of context.

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Single: Provides Stereo or Mono-compatible processing
Dual: Provides Stereo Linked/Unlinked & Mid/Side processing
Input, Output Trim and Meters: Input and Output trim controls provide (+/- 36 dB) gain staging in and out of the plugin. The Output trim also acts as your ‘make-up gain’ control should only the compressor be engaged
Gain Reduction Meter: The ‘GR’ meter displays applied gain reduction from processing, coupled for both compression and limiting
On / Off: Enables or bypasses the plugin
Sidechain Filter: Allows a select frequency range to be removed from the process detection circuit. (Off, 20 Hz to 5 kHz)
Mix: Sets the ‘Dry/Wet’ balance between unprocessed and processed audio. (0 to 100%)

Dual Only Controls:

Linked: When in ‘Linked’ mode controls and processing are mirrored between stereo left and right channels
Unlinked: Provides independent control for each left/right channel. An additional ‘Trim’ (screw) control is exposed in this and Mid-Side mode to adjust the output volume (+/- 20 dB) independently for each channel for monitor and process balancing
Mid-Side: Enables ‘Mid-Side’ processing (Left = Mid, Right = Side), with the Trim control exposed for independent channel monitor and process balancing
Mid & Side Solo: Click to listen to either Mid or Side processing in isolation — to dial in your desired sound
A/B Selection: For quick audition and manipulation of two preset/user-derived settings states
Preset Management System: Allowing the user to save and recall presets, load Factory and Collaborator presets curated by the KIT Plugins team and notable GRAMMY-winning engineers
Undo/Redo: Does exactly as it says on the tin
Fully Resizable UI: Drag the bottom corner of the interface to resize, or select from set size settings via the Options Menu
Options Menu: UI Size (preset size options), Link UI Size (to conform all instances to a UI window size), Display Tooltips, and access to the Manual, About window (detailing plugin information), Support, and more

A FREE iLok account and iLok License Manager installation is required.
Activation support for iLok Cloud or iLok gen 2 or 3 keys, and Machine (host computer).
2 activations are provided per license purchase for use.
macOS 10.14 or above (Intel, and M-Series).
Windows 7 or above (Intel i3, AMD Quad-Core, or later).
A 64-bit operating system and DAW is required.
A Compatible DAW or Host is required for AAX, AU, and VST3 formats use (64-bit only).
Minimum 4 GB RAM and 4 GB free disk space.

VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3).
AU (macOS Audio Unit).
AAX (Avid Audio Extension).
Compatible with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) that support the formats mentioned above.
Supports mono and stereo signals.