BB N54

BB N54

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

Customer Testimonials

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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!"

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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'."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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..."

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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."

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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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Get the full Plugin with no limitations or restricted features free for 14 days and decide if its right for you.

Form & Function

Two plugins - one price

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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Features
  • Console Frequency Response: Accurately sampled from 10 Hz to 96 kHz using KIT’s proprietary Full Range Modeling Technology (FRM).
  • Auto-Gain: Enhances usability as you add gain on the mic pre. The fader level will adjust the output automatically to maintain dB level.
  • Continuous Gain: Optionally removes the notched movement of the mic pre gain, giving you more control of gain level.
  • EQ Selection: Choose between 3 different EQ's available on the API Legacy Console.
  • Master Buss: Replicates the unique tone and effect of an API master buss amp, inspired by Blackbird's API Legacy console master channel.
  • Analog Hum: Sets the level of ~60Hz noise applied to the signal.
  • Oversampling: Adjust oversampling from Low, Medium, or High, for higher definition or to relieve CPU of intensive processing and aliasing.
  • Tooltips: Displays the amount of gain (+/-) on each EQ band (to the nearest tenth of a dB), and percentage for the Mic Pre.
  • Resizable 3D GUI: You can click and drag the bottom right corner to change the size of the plugin, or select set sizes from the options menu.
  • Fader Color: You can change the color of the fader between black, silver, red, blue, and teal.
  • Includes: 100+ Custom Pro Presets.
System Requirements & Compatibility
  • 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.
Distribution Formats
  • 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.