Native Instruments SUPERCHARGER: 2013 Giveaway and Compressor Guide

A versatile, easy-to-use tube compressor

Native Instruments offered an early Christmas gift in 2013.

URL: http://www.native-instruments.com/jp/specials/high-octane-holidays/

• Free SUPERCHARGER tube compressor
• Free TRAKTOR REMIX SETS
• A coupon worth ¥2,500

It was a generous offer.
The promotion ran until the end of 2013.

This article explains the original download process and how to use SUPERCHARGER.

Downloading SUPERCHARGER

The original promotion instructed users to visit the giveaway page.
URL: http://www.native-instruments.com/jp/specials/high-octane-holidays/

Click “Download.”

Enter the required information, including your email address, and select your operating system.

Then select the option to send a download link.

An email was sent to the address entered above
with a download link and serial number.

Click the download link to download the installer.

Installing and activating SUPERCHARGER

Launch the installer and install the software.

After installation, activate the product.

Open Service Center.

• Mac: System drive → Applications → … → Service Center
• Windows: C drive → Program Files → … → Service Center

• Existing users: log in.
• New users: click “Create New Account” and create an account.

Enter the serial number from the email.

Activation is now complete.

Using SUPERCHARGER

This compressor has a warm, strongly analog character.
Its simple design makes it approachable for beginners.

It can also distort the sound,
making it useful when you want to add saturation.

• 1. Set the amount of compression.
  Increasing it significantly can also produce saturation.
• 2. Choose the character of the compression.
  Listen and select the setting that works best.
• 3. Set the balance between the dry and compressed signals.
  It is normally used fully wet,
  but blending in a little dry signal can create a more natural sound.
• 4. Adjust the final output level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Was SUPERCHARGER available as a free download?

Yes. Native Instruments offered it free through a limited promotion that ran until the end of 2013. During that campaign, registering an email address on the promotion page provided a download link and serial number.

Q2. Was installation difficult after downloading?

The original process was straightforward: run the installer and enter the serial number in Service Center to activate it. The article described versions for both Mac and Windows.

Q3. What is SUPERCHARGER suitable for?

This analog-style compressor can be used on tracks such as vocals, bass, and drums. It is especially useful for adding saturation or using compression to blend a sound into a mix.