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The Secret Weapon of the Pros
Historic Dynamic Gem
The VCL-864U is an iconic Vari Mu tube limiter originally produced for the US military in the 1940s. Initially designed for broadcasting applications, the 864U is a real champion at taming dynamics while keeping the original sound quality intact, making it an invaluable tool for your mixes. Once pushed, though, it can introduce a variation of inspiring gritty tones as well.
Massive & Musical
The plugin stands out with its massive and solid sound featuring an exceptionally meaty mid range. Its truly musical release curves make it easy to tame and tone highly dynamic material including vocals, drums and keys. The combination of tubes and transformers can polish your sources with lush color and texture if additional character is needed.
Tweaked Feature Set
While the hardware model featured a single Input Gain control, the VCL-864U adds a set of comprehensive features, making it much more universal in use. Now dynamics can be managed in all of its aspects easily, and the Mix control helps to dial in just the right amount of character if more squashy and dirty settings are used.
Unique Character
The VCL-864U will add a unique, pleasant character to your mixes and upgrade your recordings with a distinct inherent liveliness and organic quality. Like one of our valued customers said, it’s a groove hugger and pillowy but not mushy – overall musical and transparent but adding width and that special tube goodness.
Features
- Vintage Recreation: The VCL-864U emulates a 1940s Vari Mu tube limiter, perfect for controlling dynamics in vocals, drums, and keys.
- Rich Sound: Features a lush midrange with smooth release curves, adding analog warmth and character.
- Modern Flexibility: Offers enhanced controls for precise dynamics management, including a Mix control for blending clean and processed tones.
- Unique Character: Adds width and liveliness to mixes, preserving groove while injecting vintage tube warmth.
System Requirements
Mac (64-Bit only)
- Intel compatible or Apple Silicon CPU
- 2GB RAM
- Mac OS 10.12 or newer
- A display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
- A VST2, VST3, AAX or AudioUnits compatible host
Windows (32- and 64-Bit)
- Intel compatible CPU (at least 2 GHz recommended)
- 2GB RAM
- Windows 7 or newer
- A display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
- A VST2, VST3 or AAX compatible host
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