Whats better then a compressor ? Two Compressors in a row with a balance setting.
Either Serial or Parallel. Wet/Dry setting. Iron or Nickel Mode. Ratio 2-4-8-12-20 and NUKE. Analog modeled Drive setting. Soft Clip. Can be used in Mid/side Mode.
Made to be abused or cuddled, up to you , it can take it.