The Mercedes of VCA compressors from German manufacturer Vertigo Sound.
The VSC-2 Quad Discrete Compressor is so named because it uses 4 VCAs built by hand using only discrete components. Its design is a nod toward the best VCA based compressors of the 70s and 80s.
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of the “classic” Compressors have been complimented in the VSC.
This classic based sound is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path,
Various innovative and unique features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in “soft” mode.
Here are some key features of "Vertigo VSC-2":
Precision:
· Its precision makes the VSC-2 a first choice for mastering applications and the stereo mix bus.
Tracking:
· Although the VSC-2 was developed as a Stereo Bus Compressor each channel provides a complete set of controls which also makes the VSC-2 a dual mono "Must Have" in recording and mix situations.
Plugin:
· The VSC-2 plugin offers the same flexibility and precision in the stereo version, and to emulate the dual mono approach of the hardware we have developed a true mono version of the plugin as well.
Requirements:
· 2 GB RAM
· Pro Tools 7.0 or higher or a VST / AU compatible host
Limitations:
· 14 days trial.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Resolved DAE/AAX AudioSuite incompatibility
· Fixed audio problems with certain licenses
· Fixed broken VST3 on Windows