This plug-in version of the original hardware VSC-
2 compressor has been faithfully modeled by
Brainworx, working closely with Vertigo Sound.
Based on Vertigo’s
Big Impact Design
. The VSC-2
plug-in sets a new standard for tracking, mix bus and
mastering applications.
Four discrete VCAs
Unlike other compressors on the market the VSC-2 is
equipped with four discrete VCAs and lots of
matchless detailed features.
This unique set-up gives you the real analog sound
from 1979 plus a bunch of versatile extras available in
today´s studio environment.
The basic concept of the VSC-2 hardware
The Vertigo Sound VSC-2 hardware version
incorporates two discrete 1979 VCAs for each
channel. Each channel is equiped with one VCA
in the audio path and another one inside the
audio sidechain.
In stereo mode both sidechains are active (they
are not summed together), and the higher signal
peak of either of the 2 channels determines the
compression for both channels (Stereo SC in
Stereo Mode).
Therefore the VSC-2 is able to react even on
out
of phase
signals ("peaks") – and without image
shift! Variable harmonics (2
nd
& 3
rd
order)
depending on Gain Reduction and Make Up Gain
make this compressor one of the cleanest yet
“colored” devices out there.
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.
Plug-in
The VSC-2 plug-in is a faithful emulation of this iconic stereo
compressor offering the same flexibility and precision as the
original.