Tokyo Dawn Labs’ TDR Kotelnikov GE compressor is now available for just $10, down from $50, in a 80% off deal exclusively available at Plugin Boutique.
Tokyo Dawn Labs lists TDR Kotelnikov GE as a release for macOS (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX) and Windows (VST2, VST3, AAX).
The dev notes that it is 64-bit only, except for the VST2 and VST3 Windows versions, which are available for both 32 and 64-bit.
Plugin Boutique’s 80% off deal for the plugin expires on February 15, 2026.
Tokyo Dawn Labs developed TDR Kotelnikov GE as a flexible wideband dynamics processor with a high fidelity dynamic range control.
The dev describes the sound of TDR Kotelnikov GE as stealthy, noting that it can make dramatic alterations to the dynamic range while preserving the signals’ original tone and punch.
The plugin UI refers to it as a mastering compressor, while Tokyo Dawn Labs states that it is perfectly suited to stereo bus compression, among other applications.
In support of this, the plugin offers advanced stereo linking options optimized for the stereo bus.
The TDR Kotelnikov GE (Gentleman’s Edition) is the full version of the basic Kotelnikov release, with the latter being available as a freeware plugin.
In addition to the freeware featureset, the GE version adds equal loudness workflows, customisable frequency-dependent ratio, and a sidechain high pass filter with continuously variable access over slope and frequency.
The GE version also adds Yin and Yang modes for alternating the harmonic pattern of the squeeze, and an “insane” quality mode for boosting the processing fidelity.
Tokyo Dawn Labs released TDR Kotelnikov back in December 2014. Although it’s getting on in years now, I think it’s fair to say the Kotelnikov comps developed a rep as an indie plugin classic, and still have their fair share of keen users to this day.
If you are a Tokyo Dawn Labs enjoyer, then you may want to check out Plugin Boutique’s other offerings, as they also have deals on the following products from the dev: TDR Limiter 6 GE ($19, 62% off), TDR Nova GE ($29, 51% off), and OD Finesse ($99, 33% off).
If you want to try before you buy, Plugin Boutique offers free trials of all three of the GE plugins, although not for the OD Finesse.
All four Tokyo Dawn Labs deals on Plugin Boutique expire on February 15, 2026.
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Last Updated on February 5, 2026 by Tomislav Zlatic.
