Bettermaker C502V

A Timeless And Essential Vari-Mu Tube Compressor

Made by Brainworx

This is the plugin of Bettermaker’s acclaimed C502V hardware. Three industry standards in one compressor: a British icon, a Bettermaker signature and an American legend. Combine them on individual left/right, mid/side, and dual mono channels for the ultimate fusion of analog warmth and modern control. 

Three compressors in one

• DX Mode gives you the classic clear sound of an iconic American VCA compressor. This ‘workhorse’ is renowned for its punch in moderate settings and aggressive snap in more extreme settings. Its many useful application include adding punch to drums, enhancing bass dynamics, and bringing clarity and control to vocal performances. 
• SG mode is based on a classic British VCA bus compressor, offering its smooth, gorgeous glue. Bring your mix together and tighten up your low end for smoother dynamics. Achieve polished compression that’s great on pop, rock, and EDM 
• BM Mode: Bettermaker's signature compression is the most forgiving of the three. Get subtle, classy control even in its most extreme setting. Ideal for mastering but highly versatile, working well on mixes and individual tracks.

Control and combine them your way  

Bettermaker C502V brings the analog studio sound to the modern stereo field. Create unique combinations of the three compressor types in stereo, dual mono, mid/side, and in parallel. Unlink channels and adjust compression independently for total control of its analog flavor. 

Precision and ease of use

Bettermaker C502V features built-in waveform display provides real-time visual feedback, giving producers precise control over signal dynamics. This also makes the plugin more accessible to less experienced music makers who will also appreciate the wealth of presets for vocals, drums, bass, mixing, mastering, and more.

Features

• Three Compressors in one: British, American, and Bettermaker signature
• Apply different compressors to left/right, mid/side, and dual mono channels
• Built-in waveform display
• Parallel compression capabilities.
• Fully adjustable attack/release settings on BM and SG modes
• Sidechain controls 
• High-pass filters
• Dry/Wet mix controls
• Presets for drums, bass, vocals, mixing, mastering, and more

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 12 - macOS 15
• AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3
• Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
• Memory: 2 GB RAM

PC

• Windows 10 - 11
• AAX Native, VST2, VST3
• Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
• Memory: 2 GB RAM