V-Comp Native from Waves is a dynamics plug-in that uses time constants and a fixed nominal output gain to recreate the famous output-bus sound signature of a vintage 2254 hardware compressor. The plug-in is very responsive, with only a little gain reduction needed to glue a mix together.
Main Features
Modeled on the acclaimed 2254 compressor
Up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution
Mono and stereo components
Controls
Input: -18 dBu to +18 dBu
Output: -18 dBu to +18 dBu
Meter Switch: input, output or gain reduction
Meter Display: displays input, output, or gain reduction levels
Analog Switch: off, 25%, 50% and 100%
Limiter Section
Compressor Section
Output: -18 dBu to +18 dBu
Meter Switch: input, output or gain reduction
Meter Display: displays input, output, or gain reduction levels
Analog Switch: off, 25%, 50% and 100%
Limiter Section
- Limiter: on/off
- Limit level: +4 dBu to +12 dBu
- Attack: fast or slow
- Release: 100 mS, 200 mS, 800 mS and auto
Compressor Section
- Compress: on/off
- Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 and 6:1
- Release: 400 mS, 800 mS, 1.5 seconds and auto
- DeEsser: on/off