Arturia VCA-65 License Virtual Instrument

Arturia VCA-65 License is the ultimate rhythm section compressor, Comp VCA-65 is a perfectly recreated VCA compressor with a modern twist, letting you add that iconic compressor snap behind so many hits to your own tracks.

THE ORIGINAL DBX 165A® WAS A COMPRESSOR UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Rather than the more traditional vacuum tube, it used a solid-state VCA to create its compression effect, and cutting-edge RMS dynamics detection. It also sounded great, which is the important thing!

These days, it’s getting harder and harder to find working originals, but their legendary sound-shaping power is still highly sought-after. Now, thanks to Arturia’s advanced TAE® modelling, you can enjoy using this fabled compressor in your DAW, on as many channels as you want, and with advanced features only possible through software.

Unlike the more common DBX 160, the 165A® sported several unique features that made it a “must have” for studios looking for tight, punchy percussive sounds. Known as the “Over Easy” compressor, its auto attack-decay detection made great compression simple, its harsh peakstop limiter added a touch of vintage filth when things really hit hard, and its unique compression sound gives even extreme settings a natural feel.

If you’re looking for an easy-to-use compressor with character, you’ll love Comp VCA-65.

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT COMP VCA-65?

Every nuance, and quirk that made the original DBX compressor so sought-after has been perfectly recreated in software. Through careful analysis and painstaking research everything from the biting “crunch” of the peakstop to the fluid “over easy” knee is here. It’s just like having the original compressor in your DAW, but revamped with some powerful new abilities.

VINTAGE TONE, MODERN FEATURES

As incredible as the original compressor was, music production has moved on since the 70s. Just because the technology has changed, it doesn’t mean we have to leave these classics behind. When recreated this compressor, we included several contemporary features with modern producers in mind. The top panel of the interface gives you access to all of the original controls. You can click to expand the plugin to and access its advanced, new features.

FEATURES:

• Virtual recreation of famed classic VCA compressor
• Original electronic path accurately modeled, including VCA and transistors, using Arturia’s state-of-the-art TAE® analog modeling
• Original fast attack & release parameters with Auto mode
• Original Peakstop limiter
• Original variable ratio form 1:1 to 1:oo
• Additional Arturia creative side-chain features:
• External side-chain source to trigger the compressor to an external source
• Playful manual pad to manually trigger the compression
• 7 creative detection mode, including M/S processing
• Time warp function with look ahead or delay added to your side-chain path
• Advanced Side-chain EQ
• Compression range parameter to limit the amount of gain reduction applied, with 0dB position for FET-76 with no compression/distorsion only sound
• Monitor Side-chain signal directly
• Dry/wet Mix knob for parallel compression
• Switchable Analog VU meter with 3 calibrations mode (-18dBFs, -12dBS, -8 dBFs)
• Analog clipping LED indicator
• Comprehensive set of presets
• A/B comparison setting
• Integrated tutorials and unique dynamic preset tips
• Resizable window
• State-of-the-art TAE® analog modeling

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Required configuration: VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
• Works with ASC: Arturia's simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software

Windows

• Win 8.1+ (64bit)
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
• 3GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Mac

• Mac OS 10.13+
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
• 2GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU