Acustica TAN Compressor - Free Nebula-based VST plugin

Acustica TAN Compressor
 
Here's a freebie that's certainly worth a download -- once you have an Acustica account set up, you can give it a spin. 
 
Until very recently, Nebula-based compressors weren't very impressive. EQs, preamps, tape machines -- these were capable of fantastic sound, but the quick dynamic action of compressor hardware seemed to elude what Nebula was capable of. This TAN compressor, however, provides a taste of what's possible now.
 
I'm getting very good tight and punchy results on drums with this. You do have to push it pretty hard, and the GR meter is best ignored, but it does a great job. I can't think of another free compressor that I'd rather use when it comes to sound quality.
 
As with many Acustica plugins, the CPU hit is a little high. But stability seems better than it used to be with these things. It looks like Acustica is getting close to the point where other plugin vendors will have to pay attention and step up their game.
 
Cheers,
Eddie