"Holy shitballs!!!!"
- Benmrx

"I’m writing to let you know that your xpressor 500 Discrete Class-A Stereo Compressor you sent in for testing has passed with flying colors. Thanks again for your interest in the VPR Alliance!"
- Andrea Wilson (API)

"I was always impressed with their hardware units but couldn't afford them. But after listening to the demos and seeing the price blows my mind. I have a completely filled 6 space lunch box and am now seeing what I can do about getting a rackmount 500 LB."
- Bexametric

"elysia has been a voice to be reckoned with since their debut when it comes to compression. The xpressor 500 is no exception. A combination of modern assemble technology and hi quality components in the audio path, making the 500 format just that much more appealing! A great sounding and performing compressor with some wicked features begging to be strapped on a two buss. The elysia xpressor 500 drives it home with those modern stunning looks. Thumbs up from the pan man. Put your hands on one!"
- pan60

"This thing has a great build quality and the pots feel very expensive. You also get the award for cutest owners manual for a 500 series product. I am thinking I should have got 2. It is quite amazing how much 'mpressor' character it has. I love it! To me this comp seem like the ultimate 'group bus' comp. Like it for drums, guitars, backing vocals, Rhodes/Wurlie etc… The amount of variation and tone is pretty awesome though. Nice work elysia dudes! You killed it on this one."
- Rob King

"For this price, it's a no-brainer! I can't believe elysia's put something out so affordable! Kudos to them and me gonna get one for myself as well!"
- MPCist

"Man this thing is great! What a fantastic buss compressor. Of all the features, I've found the Gain Reduction Limiter to be the biggest surprise. I'm really turning to that more often than anything else. That's a great feature. It's something I kind of overlooked when reading about the xpressor. The SCF works great too. You can really subtly dial back in the bottom end if you feel it needs it. The 'warm mode' is subtle but effective. It's definitely a noticeable difference. A little harmonic saturation, I can see that being useful. I'm very, very happy with this compressor, definitely a valuable and useful tool in my arsenal!"
- Dwane Hollands

"After proper installation of the xpressor 500 into my API 1608, I turned the knobs and quickly realized how different this compressor is. Its modern character sets it apart from its competitors. No more low end issues after you've compressed the beat; the SCF makes you work in the desired frequency range. It works so well in any situation that I'm considering getting another one! Price-wise it's a no brainer..."
- Antonio de Jesus

"Love it!!! Pots feel really expensive. The unit sounds fantastic too... no brainer at this price point. It's portable enough for me to lug it with me in my lunchbox to the game studio. elysia has got a hit on it's hands. Top notch product and stellar customer service to go along with it."
- Houseplant

"Really cool compressor. On the clean side, but the warm mode can make things sound a bit fatter and all the tweakability is a huge asset. Lots of parameters to mix and match, but they are all useful and make this compressor a great swiss army knife. I am really liking the inclusion of the GRL. It has been really instrumental in allowing me to only compress a certain amount without overdoing it. Love the parallel compression via the mix knob and the side chain. These two options really let you dial in the compression. The unit is sounding really good, and what a great deal. Go elysia!"
- Riffmachine

"This thing looks pretty cool... the 500 series was looking pretty stagnant before this. That's right... The 500 series hasn't had a great module come out in quite some time, and one of my favorites was recently discontinued. This breathes some new life into the format."
- Tony Belmont

"It is apparent that a lot of thought went into this design; the choice of controls and what they affect make it very fast and easy to realize the sound in my head with very little tweaking. The sweet spot is very wide as well, which I appreciate. Suffice it to say, it is not a recreation of a vintage unit, but stands wholly on its own merits."
- UXB

"Just want to let you I'd received the xpressor already and tested it right away! All I can say is... is WOW! I love it the sound and everything. Thanks again for your professional service and all the best."
- Gino Salvador

"I need to comment on the newest 500 family member, the elysia xpressor 500. All discrete, class-A design stereo comp with lots of features. Parallel compression, log release and gain reduction limiter to name just a few. This thing made my day. I am really impressed. Learn more about this universal tool, other products and its innovative designers - support these guys!!"
- Alex Theisen

"I've been playing around with my xpressor 500 for around 3 weeks and so far. I must say I'm really mpressed ;-) Its such a flexible compressor, from massive pumping for electronic stuff to smooth bus compression with the Log Rel and the SCF plus crazy effect compression with the negative ratios, it's definitely not a one trick pony. I also looove the gain reduction limiter, it's so nice to control the amount of gain reduction, especially for pumping stuff... And for the price it's definitely a no brainer."
- Chris Doll

"I dig it best on drum bus. I find it to be very punchy. Build quality is just amazing. Best I've ever used for this kind of money... Now go make a stereo EQ!"
- Tobias Lindell