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Founded in 1988 by Dave Derr, Empirical Labs began as a recording studio before evolving into one of the most respected names in professional audio processing. With experience from his work on Eventide's H3000 and H3500, Derr brought cutting-edge DSP knowledge to his own designs. The iconic Distressor compressor, released in 1996 after years of testing and refinement, has become a modern studio standard with over 25,000 units sold worldwide. Every Empirical Labs product is still manufactured, calibrated, and tested by hand in the USA, ensuring the exceptional quality and reliability that recording professionals have trusted for decades