Available for download, the Arturia Comp VCA-65 Vintage Audio Compressor Plug-Inis a software compressor designed for pro-audio mixing. It emulates a classic VCA compressor renowned for its hefty sound, a compressor historically used on rhythm-section instruments, such as bass, drums, and guitar. The original hardware had several features that studios find desirable, such as an Over Easy mode for auto-calibrating attack and release times, and a peak-stop limiter for adding harshness and aggression to the tone. This software gives you those features and more.

Indeed, the Comp VCA-65 boasts some updates to the original hardware that are designed to make mixing easier. For instance, Advanced side-chain control enables extensive side-chaining, letting you filter the side-chain input with an EQ and M/S filters, so you can control what will trigger the compressor. Arturia has also provided a Time Warp knob, which changes the behavior of the attack and release shapes, affording you extensive control over the compression envelope.

This plug-in is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems. It will work as a plug-in within your DAW on the AU, VST2, VST3, NKS, and AAX Native platforms.

Classic VCA-Style Compressor    For Drums, Bass, Guitars, and More    Classic Over Easy Mode and Peak Limtiter    Advanced Side-Chain Filtering    Shape Attack and Release Envelope    Mac and Windows    AU, VST2, VST3, NKS, and AAX Native

• Virtual recreation of famed classic VCA compressor
• Original electronic path accurately modeled, including VCA and transistors, using Arturia’s TAE analog modeling
• Original fast attack and release parameters with Auto mode
• Original Peakstop limiter
• Original variable ratio form 1:1 to 1:0
• External side-chain source to trigger the compressor to an external source
• Playful manual pad to manually trigger the compression
• 7 creative detection modes including M/S processing
• Time-warp function with lookahead or delay added to your side-chain path
• Advanced side-chain EQ
• Compression range parameter to limit the amount of gain reduction applied, with 0 dB position for no compression/distortion only sound
• Monitor side-chain signal directly
• Dry/wet Mix knob for parallel compression
• Switchable Analog VU meter with 3 calibration modes (-18, -12, and -8 dBFS)
• Analog clipping LED indicator
• Comprehensive set of presets
• A/B comparison setting
• Integrated tutorials and unique dynamic preset tips
• Resizable window

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with all profoto heads?

A: Yes, but you must purchase the Broncolor adaptor for profotowhich is part # B-33.401.01 B&H Photo part # BRSRP

Q: 2. I'm going to use this with a strobe. Will the diffuser fit over a 4" strobe?

A: This will work with most strobes.

Q: 3. Beautybox 65 vs Octabox 75? I read if you add the outer diffuser to the Beautybox it should be similar to the Octa, so basically 2-in-1?

A: With outer-diffusion (included) attached, the result of beautybox 65 can produce a similar result though the even-ness of the light will be less than the Octabox 75. Similarly so, the Octabox 75 is slightly more efficient in light due to its silver interior.

Q: 4. Can this be used with Dynalites and does it accept a grid?

A: Yes, that can work with Dynalite flashes.There are many speedrings that will work. This is one, Impact Speed Ring for Dynalite and Lowel Omni-lights, B&H # IMSRDYN MFR # SR-DYN.

Q: 5. what accessories are available for this; sock, grid, black or white diffusion?

A: Broncolor does produce a 40 degree grid for this item which is the Broncolor Light Grid 40-Degree for Beautybox 65 Softbox B&H # BRLGBB65.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with any heads besides Profoto?

A: I use this on my Broncolor Siros 800 L.

Q: 7. How does this compare to the Profoto version?

A: Both units hold up very well. Profoto make a similar unit that just keeps up with a higher demand environment for the more demanding photographer.

Q: 8. How well does this work with the AD200?

A: Mounting is the issue, but the barebulb on the AD200 can fill this umbrella.

Q: 9. ?Can this be installed on siros 800

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Siros 800. But you will need the Broncolor Speedring for Broncolor Flash Systems, B&H # BRSRB MFR # B-33.401.00.

Q: 10. Will this diffuser fit the deep 65inch umbrella

A: Yes. The following Godox Diffuser will accommodate most 65inch units.