The Slate VBC Dynamics Processing suite brings three meticulously modeled dynamic processors, each with a distinct sonic character drawn from classic mix buss compressors in the audio industry. This suite is adept at adding a professional, finished quality to your mixes, with each compressor boasting unique nonlinear circuit behaviors that contribute to their individual tonal essence.
The Virtual Buss Compressors suite is a trinity of dynamic processors, each modeled after some of the most cherished mix buss compressors in the industry. The modeling process paid meticulous attention to the unique nonlinearities of the circuit paths that imbue each compressor with its distinctive tone. This includes transformers, tubes, VCA’s, amplifiers, phase distortions, harmonic distortions, and timing nuances. VBC is the go-to solution for a professional final touch on your mixes, offering a slice of analog warmth and character.
FG-RED draws its inspiration from the classic RED-faced compressor, a favored piece of mix legend Chris Lord Alge. Its unique settings reveal an ability to retain transient punch even with a fast attack, a feature that unveils a clear, punchy rock mix sound. The real magic, however, lies in the output section, where a simple push on the makeup gain opens up a realm of punchiness, fatness, and aggression, thanks to the nonlinear reactions triggered by the output transformer. The DRIVE knob in FG-RED allows for this beautiful punch and transient articulation to be controlled to taste.
FG-GREY is a precise model of the iconic British “4000 series console compressor” with a modification that enhances the clarity of the midrange and bottom end. This compressor can seamlessly tighten and ‘gel’ the mix components, ranging from a fairly transparent to a very aggressive compression tone, ensuring the richness of mids and bottom end remain even under heavy compression.
FG-MU encapsulates the magic that occurs when a mix traverses a brilliantly-designed tube gear. With FG-MU, the midrange thickens, lows get tighter and rounder, and the top end blooms with a beautiful sparkle. It’s an amazing compressor in its own right, offering smooth rich compression, fat warm compression, and slightly aggressive compression, making it a versatile processor for injecting analog mojo and vibe into your ITB mixes.
The non-linear dynamic artifacts modeled in these compressors add a sonic imprint to the compression, bringing forth a depth, life, and analog ‘vibe’ that has often been missing in many plug-in compressors. The meticulously modeled nonlinear additives contribute significantly to the magic tone of these compressors.
| Specification | Details |
| Compatible Systems | MAC OS X macOS 10.15 or later, Windows Windows 10 or 11 |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| CPU | Intel or Apple Silicon (M1) Processor, Intel or AMD Processor |
| Plugin Formats | VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX |
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