Bus-Comp

The Warm Audio BUS-COMP is an all-analog, 2 channel, stereo VCA bus compressor based on classic circuitry that has provided silky smooth tone for decades.  Stereo VCA bus compressors are masterful at controlling dynamics on many sources, but they have become widely known for their magic touch on stereo mixes.

The BUS-COMP will perform well on stereo mixes, drum mixes, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, orchestral instruments, voice-overs and an array of other sources.  The BUS-COMP is primarily designed for stereo use, but it can be used just as successfully on individual mono sources. VCA bus compressors of this type have become widely loved for their ability to control dynamics effortlessly but also for the added tone and depth they provide to the audio signal that passes through them, even when no compression is applied.

Features:

• Classic VCA bus compressor design with modern appointments
• Premium components including CineMag transformers and THAT Corporation VCAs
• 5 ratio settings, from 1.5:1 to 10:1
• Attack times from 0.3 to 30 ms; Release times from 0.3 secs to 1.2 secs, plus auto-release
• 30Hz to 185Hz highpass filter and external sidechain input
• Compressor engage switch for quick A/B comparison
• Insert transformers into the signal chain for added color and depth
• Excels at gluing together a stereo mix or adding punch to overheads, room mics, and other audio sources