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What Is A Diode Bridge Compressor & How Does It Work?
The diode bridge compressor type is a lesser-known type of compressor but is worth knowing about when studying audio production and the tools of the trade.
What is a diode bridge compressor? A diode bridge compressor is an analog compressor that utilizes pairs of diodes in a balanced bridge configuration to apply variable attenuation (compression) to the input signal.
In this article, we'll discuss diode bridge compression in detail, covering the technology and theory involved and also go over some characteristics and applications for this type of compressor.
Related article: Top 11 Best Compression Tips For Mixing (Overall)
Table Of Contents
- A Primer On Compression
- What Is A Diode Bridge Compressor?
- Characteristics Of Diode Bridge Compressors
- Diode Bridge Compressor Examples
- Related Questions
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A Primer On Compression
Before getting to the main discussion of diode bridge compressors, let's quickly go over the basics of compression.
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Dynamic range compression (compression) is defined, as the name would suggest, as the process of reducing the dynamic range of an audio signal. Compression, then, is an audio tool used for compressing/minimizing the difference in amplitude between the highest and lowest parts of an audio signal.
Technically, a compressor will attenuate only the "loudest parts" of the signal (rather than bringing the quiet parts up, which is considered "upward compression").
Two important questions govern how a compressor will perform:
- What constituted the loudest parts?
- By how much should the loudest parts be attenuated?
These two important questions are answered by a compressor's threshold and ratio controls/parameters, respectively.
What is the threshold of a compressor? The threshold of a compressor is a set amplitude limit that dictates when the compressor will engage and disengage. As the input exceeds the threshold, the compressor kicks in (with its given attack time). As the input drops back down below the threshold, the compressor disengages (according to its release time).
What is the ratio of a compressor? The ratio of a compressor compares the number of decibels the input signal is above the threshold to the number of decibels the output signal is above the threshold. In other words, it is the relative amount of attenuation the compressor will apply to the signal.
Other compressor parameters worth mentioning are the following (I've added links to in-depth articles on each parameter):
- Attack Time: the amount of time it takes for a compressor to engage/react once the input signal amplitude surpasses the threshold.
- Release Time: the amount of time it takes for the compressor to disengage (to stop attenuating the signal) once the input signal drops below the threshold.
- Knee: the transition point around the threshold of the compressor where the output becomes attenuated versus the input.
- Makeup Gain: the gain applied to the signal after the compression takes place (typically used to bring the peaks of the compressed signal up to the same level as the peaks pre-compression).
All compressors have a gain reduction circuit that effectively compresses the audio signal in response to a control signal. This control signal (also referred to as the sidechain) is derived from the input audio signal (common) or via an external audio signal (less common). It is manipulated via the aforementioned compressor parameters.
So every compressor will have two critical signal paths:
- The audio signal path which passes through the gain reduction circuit and gets compressed.
- The control signal (sidechain) path that reads manipulates the sidechain signal (input or external) and controls the gain reduction circuit.
In the case of diode bridge compressors, the gain reduction circuit is centred around a diode bridge circuit.
For more information on compression, check out my article The Complete Guide To Audio Compression & Compressors.
With that primer, let's get into diode bridge compressors and how they act to compress the dynamic range of audio signals!
What Is A Diode Bridge Compressor?
A diode bridge compressor, as the name would suggest, is a compressor that utilizes a diode bridge at the core of its gain reduction circuit.
What is a diode bridge? A diode bridge (also known as a diode ring) is an arrangement of 4 (or more) diodes in a bridge circuit configuration that provides the same polarity of output for either polarity of input. Diode bridges most commonly act as rectifiers (convert an AC input into a DC input).
This conversion is made possible due to the fact that diodes only allow current in one direction.
A diode bridge rectifier provides full-wave rectification from an AC input, meaning that it rectifies the negative components of the input voltage, turning them into positive voltages before converting the AC into DC (pulse current).
Typically, two pairs of diodes are set up in a diamond array. The audio signal is applied across two opposite corners, while the control signal is applied across the other two.
A very basic diode bridge would look something like the following.
In a diode bridge compressor, the sidechain control signal is a rectified (DC) version of the input audio signal. The input audio signal is balanced, meaning that the same signal is applied to each of the "audio" corners, though in the opposite polarity (when one is positive, the other is negative and vice versa).
As mentioned, a diode generally only allows current to flow in one direction. Typically, they either do not conduct (at low voltage) or conduct fully (at high voltage). However, they have a small region where their conductance varies according to the voltage applied across it.
This oddity allows diodes to be used, in the case of diode compressors, as voltage-controlled attenuators.
By varying the resistance of the diodes within this special range, we can alter their conductance. More specifically, we can control the level of the signal passing through the gain reduction circuit.
By maintaining a "bias voltage" (from the sidechain) within this range, the resistance of the diodes will be altered and will have an effect on how much signal is passed through.
By increasing the input signal level, the sidechain control signal level is also increased, and the diode bridge will cause more attenuation to the signal.
This can be explained with a simple voltage divider with a diode:
Where we have the following general equation:
V_{\text{out}} = V_{\text{in}} \cdot \frac{R_2}{R_1 + R_2}
- Vout: Audio Out
- Vin: Audio In
- R1: resistance of the resistor (audio circuit before the diode)
- R2: resistance of the diode
As the resistance of the diode decreases, the diode allows more signal to run to ground and effectively attenuates the output. As the bias voltage level of the sidechain increases on the diode (due to increasing input signal level), it decreases the resistance of the diode and effectively attenuates the output.
That's essentially how diode bridge compression works.
One thing to mention is that this region is small and generally requires low-level signals. There should be an attenuation stage before the compression circuit. Similarly, there should be a gain stage after the gain reduction circuit of a diode bridge compressor to bring the overall level of the output signal up to a useable level.
Unfortunately, this low-level compression circuit may pick up significant noise that will then be amplified before the output. To help reduce this noise, diode bridge compressors are designed with balanced circuitry (similar to push-pull amplifiers).
In other words, the input signal is split into two identical compressor paths. The second path, however, acts upon a reverse-polarity signal. As the compressor passes audio, both paths pick up the same amount of noise.
Then, at the output, a differential amplifier or transformer sums the differences between the two paths, thereby adding the two signals (regular and reverse polarity) and cancelling out noise common to both lines (common mode rejection).
So for a diode bridge compressor to work properly, it must have:
- Matched diodes (to reduce an otherwise high level of distortion)
- A balanced signal throughout the compressor (due to the pairs of diodes)
- A signal within a very small dynamic range (to act within the variable portion of the diodes' transfer curves)
That's a lot to design, and it's no wonder these compressors aren't so popular.
Unless an external sidechain is used (rarely the case), it's the audio input that the sidechain rectifies, manipulates (for time, threshold and ratio controls) and sends to the gain reduction circuit.
Here's a simple signal flow chart to visualize the compressor sidechain.
Most often, the level detection circuit detects the peak (maximum amplitude) and produces a DC voltage of the same value.
Diode bridge circuits allow for the compression curves (ratio, threshold and knee), along with the attack and release time parameters, to be designed independently of the compression element.
These parameters are described with a bit more detail below (I've provided links to in-depth articles on each control):
- Threshold: the amplitude limit that dictates when the compressor will engage and disengage.
- Ratio: the ratio of input signal amplitude above the set threshold to the output signal amplitude above the threshold.
- Attack: the amount of time it takes for a compressor to engage/react once the input signal amplitude surpasses the threshold.
- Release: the amount of time it takes for the compressor to disengage (to stop attenuating the signal) once the input signal drops below the threshold.
Transformers are used to balance and set the signals' levels, which, along with the diode characteristics and the compressor circuit itself, add distortion to the signal. This distortion is often harmonically rich and adds pleasant colour to the signal.
Characteristics Of Diode Bridge Compressors
In this section, we'll consider a few of the typical characteristics of diode bridge compressors:
- Very fast attack and release times
- Non-linear compression that adds character via harmonic distortion
- Requires low-level input signals
- Requires more output gain, which often raises the noise floor
Diode Bridge Compressor Examples
Before we wrap things up, it's always a great idea to consider some examples. Let's look at 3 different diode bridge compressors to help solidify our understanding of this type of compression.
In this section, we'll discuss:
- 500 series diode bridge compressor: Rupert Neve Designs 535
- 19″ rack unit diode bridge compressor: Rupert Neve Designs 5254
- Diode bridge compressor plugin: Lindell 254E
Other notable diode bridge compressors include:
- Neve 33609
- Neve 2254
- Chandler Limited Zener
- Heritage Audio Successor
Rupert Neve Designs 535
The Rupert Neve Designs 535 is a diode bridge compressor packed into a 500 series unit. Its basic design is based largely on Rupert Neve's original 2254 compressor and includes advanced controls.
This versatile unit offers a unified Timing control that alters both the attack and release times of the compressor. Choose between 2 modes (Fast and Slow) with 6 options each: Fast, Medium Fast (MF), Medium, Medium Slow (MS), Slow and Auto. That's a total of 12 unique time constants!
The 535 has the typical threshold (31-detent knob from -25 dB to +20 dB) and ratio (1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1) controls along with a makeup gain knob.
Parallel compression is made easy with the 535 via its 31-detent blend knob, which can be set to 0% (fully uncompressed) and 100% (fully compressed). The unit also features a selectable sidechain high-pass filter at 150 Hz.
With custom transformers and class-A output amplifiers, the 535 offers superior sonic performance while maintaining the harmonically rich tonality that diode bridge compressors are known for.
Though the Rupert Neve Designs 535 is a single-channel unit, multiple 535s can be linked together to act on stereo signals.
The Best 500 Series Compressors
For the best 500 Series compressor options, check out my article Top 11 Best 500 Series Compressors On The Market.
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Rupert Neve Designs 5254
The Rupert Neve Designs 5254 is another excellent diode bridge compressor. Like the aforementioned 535, the 5254 is also inspired by the classic compressor of Rupert Neve's early days. This time, however, it's a stereo unit in a rack-mount form factor.
The controls are largely the same as the 535 on each channel.
Notable differences include the variable sidechain high-pass filter from 20 Hz to 250 Hz and the fact that each channel has its own VU meter with the option to meter output levels or gain reduction. Independent external sidechain signals can also be used on either channel of the 5254 and can be selected by pressing the S/C Insert button of either channel.
The 5254 can be run in either dual-mono or stereo configurations.
Lindell 254E
The Lindell 254E is, again, inspired by the legendary Neve 2254 that was first introduced in 1968. This compressor plugin is programmed to recreate the magic of the real thing and offers extra versatility with additional features.
This diode bridge compressor plugin sounds great and is very easy to navigate.
The Lindell 254E features metering for input and output levels as well as for gain reduction. It has a mix control for parallel processing, a selectable sidechain high-pass filter, and slow and fast options for the compressor and limiter virtual circuits (which can be run simultaneously).
The compressor portion of the 254E has the typical threshold, ratio and recovery (release time) controls. The limiter portion is defined by a limit level control and limit recovery (release time) control. The output/makeup gain of the plugin also has its own knob control.
Related Questions
What are the different types of audio compressors? The term "type" can have a few meanings so let's look at a few different "types of compressors.
In terms of circuit topology, compressors will generally fall into one of the following types:
- Variable-Mu (Tube) Compressor
- FET Compressor
- Optical Compressor
- VCA Compressor
- Diode Bridge Compressor
- Pulse Width Modulation Compressor
- Digital Compressor
- Compressor Plugin
In terms of how a compressor will perform when compressing an audio signal (and the typical tasks it will be set to do), we can think of the following types of compression:
- Multiband Compression
- Peak-Metering Compressoion
- RMS-Metering Compression
- Feedback Compression
- Feedforward Compression
- Upward Compression
- Limiting Compression
- Parallel Compression
- Bus Compression
Should compression be used on every track? As a general rule, compression should be used with intent and, therefore, only be used on every track in the case that every track would require it. More often than not, there will be certain tracks in a mix that sound perfectly fine (and better) without dynamic range compression.
Once again, the typical benefits of using compression on a track include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Maintaining a more consistent level across the entirety of the audio signal/track
- Preventing overloading/clipping
- Sidechaining elements together
- Enhancing sustain
- Enhancing transients
- Adding "movement" to a signal
- Adding depth to a mix
- Uncovering nuanced information in an audio signal
- De-essing
- "Gluing" a mix together (making it more cohesive)
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Brand new hotel with apartments in village Banya, Razlog municipality, in the heart of the beautiful mountain valley. Offers the best combination of spa procedures, treatment with hot mineral water and vacation with active sports.
The quiet atmosphere of the village, in immediate proximity to the ski resort Bansko, golf course, springs with hot mineral water, fresh mountain air and the best Bulgarian cuisine will be permanently available to our guests.
Location of SPA Hotel Aquilon Residence Spa
Village Banya is situated 5 km north of the famous ski center and the mountain resort Bansko and approximately the same distance east of the town Razlog. Three villages at the foot of Pirin Mountain.
SPA and Sport
Thermal swimming pool with +57 ° C hot mineral water. Jacuzzi with mineral salts and algae. Fitness. Solarium. Sauna - 85 degrees. Cosmetic procedures. Massages - classic, aromatherapy, sports, reflex-therapy, with milk and honey, coffee and chocolate, Indonesian, kinesotheraphy, anticellulite, lomi-lomi, healing, cryotherapy, cosmetics, paraffin therapy, vacuum, recovery. Organized aerobic exercises, callanetics, kickboxing, oriental dance, tae-bo, step, step-aerobics, pilates, tae chi, yoga.
Snowboard school is offered only to customers aged 12 and over. Ski school is offered for children to 7 years and over. Modern golf course with 18 holes is only 12 km away from the village Banya. Horseback riding with professionals. Mountain climbing and excursions.
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The comfortable studios, apartments with one or two bedrooms are perfectly designed and equipped with everything you need to share your vacation with friends or simply to make your family feel at home. Room description:
8 studios, they are frm 23 to 33 meters ² and they can accommodate up to three adults. Is possible to stay only one person.
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If you're reading this post hopefully you were grabbed by the title about us hiring one or more farm hands to help us around the farm this summer. We are looking for farm workers who are enthusiastic about agriculture, and want to learn more about building a small, diversified, pasture-raised livestock business. Our ideal candidate, and the person/people who would gain the most from this experience would be those who envision themselves in a future in animal husbandry.
You can read a full description of the job at this link, or you can review the list of tasks below to see if you're interested.
Hours: between 15 and 30 hours per week depending on skills and level of interest/ availability of the candidate
Wage: starts at $18/hr with the potential to have wage increases based on skill, ability, and motivation.
To apply please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the reasons you're interested. Highlight your most relevant work/volunteer/life experiences and attach a resume. And if you're not looking for work yourself, but know someone who is, please spread the word!
Candidate must be comfortable lifting 40lbs, and the ideal candidate would be highly solution-oriented, willing and able to learn and ask questions, but also able to think of creative solutions and ways to improve existing systems.
Here is a range of farm tasks that would be included, but there would be more!
- setting and moving mobile electric fencing
- clearing brush and building new fencing
- daily chores (feeding, watering, checking livestock. Includes broiler chickens, pigs, cattle, and turkeys)
- building new housing, renovating/repairing/maintaining existing shelters and paddocks
- landscaping, and general maintenance of farm and property (ie cutting grass, pruning brush, bucking firewood)
- cleaning equipment, chicken brooder, animal troughs, waterers, etc
- labeling meat
- managing freezer inventory, packing orders, processing orders,
- potentially interacting with customers, running pick-ups
- potentially some marketing; newsletter writing, on-farm photography; social media
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Wrike is a comprehensive project management solution tailored to marketing teams, agencies, and professional service providers. With all of that versatility comes a high price tag to unlock everything you need. The biggest issue comes down to one question: is it worth the added cost compared to other solutions on the market? Let's find out!
Compare Wrike to the Best Project Management Software
While Wrike is definitely a popular and trustworthy project management solution, it didn't make it into our top picks for this category:
- Monday.com – Best for project management software for most
- ClickUp – Best remote work platform
- Smartsheet – Best for flexibility
- Teamwork – Best for client and service-based businesses
- Asana – Best balance of power and simplicity
- Trello – Best Kanban project management
If you're an agency, marketing team, or professional service provider, Wrike is a strong choice for any size business. It delivers hyper-tailored features you won't find anywhere else. It's also worth it for large businesses that want to use Wrike across multiple departments to make the most of the software (and its hefty price tag).
Small to medium-sized businesses may have better luck with one of our top recommended project management software. These will likely be easier to deploy and more affordable.
This isn't to say Wrike is enterprise-only. Far from it. Wrike just may not be the right path for smaller teams that won't benefit from the advanced project tracking and analytics. Let's take a closer look.
Wrike: The Good and The Bad
Although it didn't make it into our top picks, Wrike is excellent if you're an agency, marketing team, or professional service provider. Keep reading to learn more about what we love (and don't love) about this marketing-centric project management tool.
The Good
User-Friendly Dashboard: Wrike's dashboard is unique compared to other project management solutions. It contains three panes with a consolidated view of your entire workflow, so you can see an overview and the final details without ever navigating somewhere else. The first pane provides access to all projects, teams, and financials, making it easy to manage resources. The next pane offers functions to create a task, assign tasks, and set due dates for each task. Finally, all of your current tasks and subtasks are in the far right pane. Unlike other project management tools, everything you need is literally at your fingertips (without having to even so much as click your mouse to see it all).
Enterprise-Grade Functionality: With Wrike, you'll have full access to enterprise-level project management tools. Within the platform, you can share files, publish assets, track time across projects and at the individual team member level, and more—all bolstered by enterprise-level security. While it may feel overwhelming to learn it all at once, the wealth of features give you and your team plenty of room to grow. Plus, the advanced features help prepare your business for future growth while letting everyone get familiar with them before you need to start using them. You may even realize bottlenecks and ways to improve your processes by accident. With dozens of free templates you can use to get started, you'll have lots of new features to explore and plenty of room to bolster productivity in new ways.
Real-Time Analytics: Regardless of the types of analytics you want to see, Wrike automatically updates charts, some reports, infographics, and analytic dashboards every 15 minutes so you never have to worry about looking at (or presenting) outdated information. This gives project managers a real-time overview of project statuses, team performance, task statuses, workload, approvals, and tasks waiting on you. This is a key benefit, especially if you're juggling multiple projects at once. Not every project management tool comes with analytics at all, so we love that Wrike comes with real-time analytics that are always up to date.
Department-Specific Solutions: One of the best ways to save money and align departments is to use the same project management tool across them all. While some tools are best suited for specific use cases and departments, Wrike is one of the most versatile. From operations, product development, and research to content creation, HR, and sales, it's adaptable enough to meet the needs of your entire business. There are specialized templates and solutions for everyone, including marketers, creative teams, professional service organizations, business operations, IT teams, product managers, and more. Whether you need a company-wide project management tool or a department-specific solution, Wrike has you covered.
Custom Request Forms: Whether you already use forms or plan to use them in the future, Wrike's custom form builder makes creating them easier than ever. While Wrike suggests using them for requests, you can use them for just about anything you can imagine. Rather than having your team update a spreadsheet, you can have them submit a form instead, making the process easier for everyone involved. You can even decide what page users see after submitting based on their input. And when a new form is created, it can automatically assign a task, populate subtasks, set a due date based on the submission date, and more. Every piece of the form is customizable and you can set custom rules to trigger custom automations, which is a major time saver.
Automated Workflows: Aside from request forms, Wrike does an excellent job at demystifying and simplifying workflow automation without sacrificing support for complex workflows. It integrates with more than 400 third-party tools, so you can easily build automations that span multiple business tools with Wrike's workflow builder. From automated approval processes and smart workload balancing to automated analytics, resource management, and task assignments, you can automate as much (or as little) as you'd like up to 100 automations per account. The workflow builder uses simple "if, then" statements to build automations with up to 10 automated actions in one—that 100-automations limit isn't as limiting as it sounds. However, the workflow builder is only available on the top three tiers.
Team Collaboration Tools: Most project management tools make it easy to collaborate with your team, and Wrike is no different. Anyone on the team can access a global or project-based live stream of recent activity so everyone knows what's happening in real-time. You can also easily invite clients, contractors, vendors, or other third parties at no additional cost to track the status of their projects and work with you towards project completion. Plus, your team can communicate on specific tasks and at a project level to centralize conversations and keep everything related to tasks and projects in one place. These features paired with an extensive set of real-time reports and analytics make collaborating within your org and with others easier than ever.
The Bad
Not For Beginners: Wrike can be a bit challenging for beginners to navigate and figure out. While we like the dashboard and the enterprise-level features, people who are new to project management software will likely find Wrike overwhelming. The initial setup and onboarding process can be challenging, as well. Wrike offers training to help you get started, but most businesses don't want to be trained for software that's supposed to simplify their processes. It seems counterintuitive.
Limited Mobile Functionality: All of the best project management tools come with some version of a mobile app. While Wrike has apps for iOS and Android, they're not the most user-friendly apps on the market. Managing tasks from the app can be a pain, and sometimes you're entirely unable to move or edit a task. Wrike is really only good if you're using the software from a desktop or laptop computer.
Expensive: In terms of cost, Wrike is definitely towards the higher end of the spectrum for similar tools in the project management category. While the software can be configured to accommodate a wide variety of needs, lots of advanced Wrike features are offered as add-ons. So by the time you're done adding these features to your plan, the price could be double or triple what you initially thought. We'll discuss Wrike's pricing in greater detail below.
Wrike Pricing and Options
Wrike Pricing
No project management software review would be complete without a detailed overview of the plans and pricing. Wrike has several different package tiers and product offerings, each at varying price points.
There's even a free version of Wrike that supports up to five users. Here's a general overview of the plans and pricing:
The free plan comes with task management basics, but it's not a viable option for business use. For example, you can use the free package for basic board views and spreadsheet views, but not for Gantt charts. While it does support file sharing, basic task management, and some integrations, there aren't many potential use cases for Wrike's free offering. Skip over that altogether. If you want a free project management solution, there are better alternatives on the market.
Wrike's Professional plan supports up to 15 team members in intervals of five. It can be a little annoying if you fall in between these numbers, as you'll end up paying for extra seats. For example, if you have a team of 11, you'll need to sign up and pay for 15 users. This pricing structure may add to your overall costs.
The Professional package is essentially Wrike's entry-level project management solution. It comes with task management, subtask management, Gantt charts, shareable dashboards, and advanced integrations. But if you want to get the most out of Wrike, upgrade to the Business plan.
Starting at $24.80 per user per month, the rate is a bit high compared to alternatives with similar features on the market today. In addition to all of the Professional features, Wrike Business includes:
- Custom workflows
- Real-time reports
- Calendars
- Request forms
- Project and task approvals
- Time tracking
- User and group permissions
- Automation engine
- Graphical analytics
- Report templates
The package also supports Salesforce integration and allows you to brand your workspace with company logos.
Larger organizations with advanced security needs will benefit from the Enterprise solution. This offers custom IT admin permissions, SSO, two-factor authentication, password policies, network access and compliance policies, BI integrations, advanced access controls, and more.
Overall, Wrike Business will be the best option for most organizations seeking a project management solution. It's a bit pricey but still feature-rich.
You can try Wrike for free with a 14-day trial.
Wrike for Marketers
Wrike has custom packages for marketing and creative teams. These are designed to manage the entire marketing project lifecycle from a single collaborative workspace.
You can use Wrike to gather and analyze marketing performance data from 50 different platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Customize your advertising channels, leverage marketing-specific project templates, and tie it all together with your projects and tasks.
Wrike for Marketers comes with the following:
- All Wrike Business plan features
- Wrike Proof add-on
- Wrike Publish add-on
- Extension for Adobe Creative Cloud
- Marketing-specific templates and workspace
Wrike recently released an upgraded and more advanced version of this offering, called Wrike for Marketers Performance. This is more of a big-picture marketing solution that goes beyond basic project management.
In addition to all of the features listed above, the plan supports integrations with Salesforce and Marketo. You'll also benefit from data integrations across digital campaigns from social media, search, SEM, and more.
If you're interested in Wrike for Marketers or Wrike for Marketers Performance, you'll need to contact the Wrike sales team for a custom quote. No pricing information for either of these plans is available online.
In terms of project management solutions built specifically for marketing teams, both of these options are great. Not a lot of other tools on the market have these marketing-specific plans.
Wrike for Professional Services
Wrike for Professional Services is built for agencies. It helps teams manage projects for clients while ensuring deliverables are met on-time. With Wrike for Professional Services, you can turn billable hours into revenue for your services agency.
The use-case specific solution supports powerful resource management, automated workflows, time tracking, utilization analytics, real-time insights, and more.
Wrike offers ready-made professional services templates for things like client projects, meeting notes, project scheduling, proofing and approvals, communication roles, and more. Wrike for Professional Services comes with all business plan features and the Wrike Resource module.
Like the marketing plans, there's also an advanced version of this for Wrike for Professional Services Performance agencies.
This solution integrates with Salesforce, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and 400+ third-party apps. It includes advanced reporting, data visualization, and the ability to leverage automation to minimize manual tasks. If you want to connect Wrike with your CRM to get the most out of the platform, Wrike for Professional Services Performance will be the best option for you.
Contact the Wrike sales team for a custom quote on either of these two packages.
Wrike Add-on Features
As previously mentioned, Wrike has add-on modules that can extend the functionality of your base plan. Some of these are included with specific Wrike packages (like Wrike for Marketers or Wrike for Professional Services).
Here's a quick overview of these modules and what they do:
- Wrike Resource — Real-time visibility for resource planning and resource allocation
- Wrike Proof — Centralized location for feedback, approvals, and asset reviews
- Wrike Publish — Wrike's digital asset management (DAM) solution
- Wrike Integrate — Custom integrations with 400+ third-party apps
- Wrike Analyze — Run advanced reports and analytics
- Wrike Lock — Control the access of your data with your own encryption keys
- Two-Way Sync— Create a two-way sync with Jira and Github
Some of these modules go beyond basic project management. That's why they're considered add-ons. Not every business will need these, and they'll add to the cost of your package. Contact Wrike to get a quote on these add-ons for your custom solution.
Comparing The Best Project Management Software
Overall, Wrike is a great option for project management. While it's a bit pricey and not ideal for beginners, the software is perfect for marketers, agencies, and organizations that want an advanced tool with enterprise-level functionality.
If you are looking for something with less of a learning curve, you should check out our top picks of the best project management tools. You'll find popular Wrike alternatives like Monday.com, ClickUp, and super beginner-friendly tools like Trello.


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Xbox has revealed its second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May. We've already seen Trek to Yomi, NHL 22, and Loot River come to Game Pass in the first half of the month, and now games such as Sniper Elite 5, Vampire Survivors, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Pacman Museum+, and more are coming to the Game Pass over the next couple of weeks.
More games are expected to hit the service soon, including Assassin's Creed Origins, but with it confirmed to be not turning up in May, you should probably expect it in June instead. For now, here's everything so far coming to Game Pass this month. (ICYMI, Sony has also announced some of the games coming to the new PS Plus as well)
Sniper Elite 5 is On Game Pass from May 26
The award winning shooter series is returning with Sniper Elite 5, and it'll be available on day one of release on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC users. Experience sniping and tactical third-person combat with a wild x-ray kill-cam that can still produce some stunning cinematic shots.
Everything Coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2022
- Loot River — Available Now
- Citizen Sleeper (Console, PC, Cloud) — Available Now
- Trek to Yomi (Console, PC, Cloud) — Available Now
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition (Console, PC, Cloud) — Available Now
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Console, PC, Cloud) — Available Now
- This War Of Mine: Final Cut (Console, PC, Cloud) — Available Now
- NHL 22 (EA Play) (Console) — Available Now
- Her Story (PC) ID@Xbox — Available Now
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) — Available Now
- Little Witch in the Woods (Game Preview) (Console and PC) ID@Xbox — Available Now
- Skate (Cloud) EA Play — Available Now
- Umurangi Generation Special Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox — Available Now
- Farming Simulator 22 (Cloud, Console, and PC) — May 19
- Vampire Survivors (PC) ID@Xbox — May 19
- Floppy Knights (Console, PC) — May 24
- Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PC) — May 24
- Sniper Elite 5 (Console, PC) — May 26
- Pac-Man Museum+ (Console, PC) — May 27
- Cricket 22 (PC) ID@Xbox — May 27
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is Now on Xbox Game Pass
"While it lacks the customization and management depth of Frontier's other recent, excellent park-builders, Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo, getting to see these prehistoric beasts at eye-level from one of those stylish '90s tour Jeeps has never looked more enticing." - IGN reviewed Jurassic World: Evolution 2 last year and gave it a 7/10.
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 19
Don't underestimate this game just because of its graphics, it's an addictive and wild ride that can create some serious gaming chaos once you get into the later stages of a session.
Everything Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Here's everything Xbox has confirmed is leaving Xbox Game Pass in May. This includes Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition which will depart the service on May 10. Notable games also leaving the service at the end of the month include Resident Evil 7, NHL 20, and Superhot. See all the other games departing Game Pass below.
Leaving May 10
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (Cloud and Console)
Leaving May 15
- Enter The Gungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Console and PC)
- Remnant: From the Ashes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Steep (Cloud and Console)
- The Catch: Carp and Coarse (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Wild at Heart (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Leaving May 31
- EA Sports NHL 20 (Console)
- Farming Simulator 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Knockout City (Console and PC) EA Play
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Spellforce 3: Soul Harvest (PC)
- Superhot Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Yes Your Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Best Game Pass Deal Right Now: 2-Years of Game Pass Ultimate for $135 (Save $224)
First up, your Game Pass subscription must not currently be active - I repeat, you must not have an active Game Pass for this to work. Once you're confident, proceed to the next step.
Next, you need to invest in up to 3-years worth of Xbox Live Gold. You can easily buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold codes from Amazon or other retailers, costing $60/£50 depending on your region.
- Xbox Live Gold - 12-Month (UK) - £49.99
I Recommend Stacking 2-Years of Xbox Live Gold
The maximum amount of stacking for Gold subscriptions is 36-months (costing $180), any more than that will be lost. So, to keep things safe for those who currently have a Gold membership, I recommend sticking to just 2-years' worth (costing $120/£100).
Now, here's the fun part. Once you've redeemed these codes and stacked your Xbox Live Gold membership up to your liking, you can then convert this time to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a 1:1 ratio.
Head to the Xbox Live Gold upgrade page and proceed to convert the time you've paid for directly into Game Pass Ultimate. If you've never used the upgrade feature before, this will cost $1/£1 (total cost coming to $121/£101). If you have used this before, it will instead cost you $14.99/£10.99 to upgrade.
Overall, at most, you'll be paying only $135 for 2-years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (instead of $359). If you manage to pull off a 3-year conversion, at most you'll be paying $195 instead (instead of $539). Now that's a big discount. Once you're done, just make sure you turn off auto renewal as well.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.


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Putin has been making moves…
Saudi Aramco has pulled out of a planned joint venture with Malaysia's state-owned oil company Petronas, concerning the construction and operation of a major refining and petrochemical complex in southern Malaysia, according to sources close to the deal.
The multi-billion-dollar Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development was planned to have a daily throughput rate of 300,000 barrels of crude, producing 7.7 million tons of petrochemicals annually. The complex would have also included a regasification terminal for LNG.
No reasons were given for the shelving, either by Aramco or by Petronas, with both companies telling the WSJ that they did not comment on speculation.
The Malaysian company last year sought to borrow US$7.2 billion to advance the project, estimated to be worth some US$20.1 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, Aramco has concluded after a feasibility study that the project will not yield the desirable level of returns.
Both Aramco and Petronas have been hit by the oil price crash and it makes sense for the world's largest oil company, by output, to be more cautious with future projects especially in light of its upcoming IPO in 2018. Yesterday, media reported that Aramco is seeking advisers on the listing, sending out requests for proposals to large and small investment banks. Aramco expects the IPO to bring in some US$100 billion for 5 percent of the company.
Petronas, for its part, has been looking for new revenue streams after having to axe 1,000 jobs and squeezing capex by US$11.3 billion (50 billion ringgit) over the period from 2016 to 2020.
The Malaysian company last month announced it had found a new location for its US$27-billion LNG project in Canada, the Pacific NorthWest LNG, in response to environmental opposition to its first choice of location. The final investment decision on this project should be made by the end of the first quarter.
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A West Nottinghamshire College student is celebrating after scooping a prestigious apprenticeship award.
Gemma Beardall won the Advanced Apprentice of the Year category at this year's Nottinghamshire Work-Based Learning Awards, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on 27 January.
The annual awards, run by Nottinghamshire Training Network (NTN), are held to celebrate and recognise the achievements of individuals and employers throughout the county.
Gemma – an advanced apprentice at HW Martin Ltd in Blackwell, Alfreton, Derbyshire – scooped a glass trophy and £300 worth of Thomas Cook vouchers.
The 23-year-old, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, is studying towards an NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service.
She said: "I felt so proud going up on stage and collecting the award. I've had such great support from my tutor and assessor and I've really enjoyed my studies. It's given me such confidence and I'm hoping to progress on to the foundation degree in business and management in the future."
Gemma's work-based learning assessor, Nicola Searson, said: "I was so proud when Gemma won the award. She really deserves this accolade and all her hard work has paid off.
"I've worked with Gemma for over four years and have seen her progress from an administration assistant at HW Martin to become assistant manager. It's a thoroughly well-deserved win."


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Any accusations of medical negligence should never be taken lightly. Even if you are certain that you have done nothing to such allegations, do not face the charges alone. You might end up leaving unprepared to answer questions which could eventually lead to you being deemed culpable. When this happens, make sure to hire a Houston nurse law attorney.
On or about February 3, 2019, through February 4, 2019, while employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a medical facility in Houston and assigned to provide private duty nursing care to a patient, the LVN allegedly failed to document and accurately and completely document skilled nursing care in the patient's medical record, including oxygen saturation levels on the ventilator flow sheet.
Her conduct resulted in an incomplete medical record and exposed the patient to a risk of harm in that subsequent care givers would not have accurate and complete information on which to base their care decisions.
In response to the incident, the LVN states that she was informed that her documentation for the shift was incomplete and was given the opportunity to do paper notes for her shift, because due to technical difficulty apparently not all her documentation had been saved. She states she indeed documented and saved all of her entries as required every two hours.
The LVN was asked to explain how she saved her documentation and it was then brought to her attention that she was missing a step. She adds that she was never at any time informed by any supervisor of issues with medication administration, and she signed and administered all medications, water flushes, and a nebulizer treatment.
Because of this incident, the Texas Board of Nursing then subjected the LVN and her license into disciplinary action.
Always remember that if a patient thinks she has been hurt or injured as a result of an LVN proving or failing to provide professional services, that particular patient could sue the nurse. But that doesn't mean the LVN have been negligent.
Attorney Yong J. An is a Houston nurse law attorney that has a proven track record. He has over 16 years of experience handling Texas BON disciplinary action cases and has helped protect the license of numerous nurses in Texas. For a confidential consultation, call or text him at (832) 428-5679.


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When in doubt, stick to the classics. They're reliable and comfortable, which will help keep calm your pre-date nerves. One of our favorite go-to's year after year is Gramercy Tavern. No one knows how to charm their guests more than restaurateur Danny Meyer. The impeccable service and cozy dining room never fail to set the mood for a special evening. Tell your date that chef Michael Anthony just won the James Beard Award for "Best Chef in New York City" and they'll immediately be impressed. Then let his food speak for itself. Start out with the beef carpaccio with anchovy aioli. Or, if you're looking for something a little lighter, order the Summer Vegetable Soup with Fennel Pesto and Mussels (they're natural aphrodisiacs…). Then, settle into the Flounder with Sugar Snap Peas and Cucumber Gazpacho, or the Duck Breast and Duck Confit with summer squash, pickled cherries, and almonds. If the food alone isn't enough to get a game of footsie going under the table, give their first-class cocktail menu a try. Spice things up with a "Mezcaliente," a jalapeno-infused tequila drink, made with mezcal, fresh lime juice, and muddled cucumber. Or, if you're going for a more subded approach, try the "Mistral Martini." Made with lavender-infused gin, Dolin dry vermouth, and lavender syrup, it's definitely one of the sexiest cocktails around right now.


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Not everyone gets to see a moose this week. Depending on where you live and where you travel you may not see a moose in your entire lifetime. And even if you do see moose, you may not ever see one run through a sprinkler. That's part of what makes videos so special. Sit back and get ready to enjoy because you are in for a real treat.
Cory "Mr. Safety" Williams and his family have videoed a cow moose and her calf enjoying a sprinkler on their front lawn. Actually, it's the calf that is doing most of the enjoying of the water. The calf appears to be so curious as he runs around the sprinkler and then into the sprinkler.
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The mama moose is mostly grazing but also keeping an eye on her baby as he plays in the sprinkler. This was so sweet of the Williams family to go out and turn the sprinkler on. Moose can be dangerous, especially so for a cow moose with a calf. But Cory obviously knows that and was very careful to go out and turn the sprinkler on when the moose were far away. He was sure that they would come back since they always do. And he was right.
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Another day, another exit for Nautic Partners.
Nautic this morning announced it was selling Fibertech Networks, which builds and operates fiber-optic networks, to Court Square Capital Partners. The deal is valued at north of $500 million, a Fibertech spokesman said.
Nautic first invested in Fibertech in 2000, the spokesman said. The Providence, R.I. –based PE firm made the investment when it was known as Navis Partners, which also was the former Fleet Equity Partners before it was spun out by the bank in 2000 (Got it? Nautic was Navis which was Fleet Equity).
Ridgemont Equity Partners is also exiting Fibertech. Its investment dates back to 2001 when Ridgemont, which was then Banc of America Capital Investors, led a $25 million second funding round into Fibertech.
Fibertech's investors put in roughly $50 million via two rounds, the Wall Street Journal said. It's not clear how much Nautic owned. "Nautic owned more than BofA and management owned a small portion," a Fibertech spokesman said.
Management is expected to roll over part of their ownership into the new company. The deal is expected to close before Dec. 31.
On Wednesday, Nautic also agreed to sell Gaymar Industries, which makes therapeutic mattresses and temperature-management products, to Stryker Corp. for $150 million.
Nautic and Norwest Equity Partners bought Gaymar in 2003, and by last year the company had sales of about $77 million, of which roughly $14 million were related to its existing OEM relationship with Stryker, according to Business First.
For Nautic, both deals are notable because they are relatively long holds. The PE shop owned both companies for nearly a decade.
The Fibertech sale is apparently the first for Ridgemont since it was spun off from BofA earlier this month. It's not clear who will reap the returns of the transaction, BofA or Ridgemont. Ridgemont is currently managing a $1.3 billion portfolio, which represents about 23% of BofA's PE portfolio as of June 30.
Officials for Nautic and Ridgemont couldn't be reached for comment.