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Vari-Mu Compressor
The latest vintage vari-mu compressor from Black Rooster Audio plug-in draws inspiration from the legendary Altec 436C tube compressor, renowned for its dynamic range and vintage warmth. Originally introduced in the 1950s, the 436C was quickly embraced by top producers for its versatile parametrization and its highly musical output. This iconic compressor's innovative circuit and distinctive sound went on to inspire other famous compressors, including the Fairchild and Manley vari-mu units.
This iconic piece of gear has a long list of impressive credits, such as legendary producer Geoff Emerick of Abbey Road Studios. He made use of the Altec 436C to lay the groundwork for many hugely significant recordings, including those of The Beatles, Herb Albert, and Frank Sinatra. The 436C then went on to establish itself in pop music studios across the US and Europe.
The OmniTec-436C plug-in flawlessly emulates the best features of this vintage compressor while modernizing them with our signature Black Rooster Audio twist; offering additional side chain filters, a dual mono/stereo link, limit mode and SC listen mode.
With its tube-based modeling, the OmniTec-436C has a highly musical quality that brings a smooth, mellow tone to your tracks, without ever overpowering a mix. Instead, it provides just the right amount of cohesion, giving your recordings the perfect amount of "glue."
The OmniTec-436C is the perfect tool to add that luscious vintage tone to your mix. Try it on vocals, strings, brass, or even synthesizers, and experience the vintage quality that stands the test of time.
Features
The OmniTec-436C plugin accurately emulates the circuit & characteristics of a vintage vari-mu compressor, providing the warm and natural analog sound that engineers and musicians crave.
The OmniTec-436C digital vari-mu compressor plugin comes equipped with a powerful 2-band sidechain filter, giving you complete control over the compression behavior of your audio signal for a truly professional sound.
With the OmniTec-436C digital vari-mu compressor plugin, you can effortlessly achieve cohesive and dynamic stereo mixes with our advanced stereo linking and parallel compression capabilities, providing unparalleled control over the stereo image and density of your sound.
Inspired by the Classics
This plug-in was inspired by one of the finest vintage compressors, the Altec 346C, and includes the Black Rooster Audio twist that we’re known for.
Faithfully Modeled Vari-Mu Stage
The OmniTec-436C’s vari-mu stage was faithfully modeled after its hardware counterpart, accurately emulating its circuit and characteristics while delivering the warm and natural analog sound that you know and love.
2-Band Sidechain Filter
The plug-in’s powerful sidechain filter allows you to filter the sidechain signal using high and low filters from 100Hz up to 20kHz for complete control. Additionally, you can employ the SC Listen Mode in order to listen to the isolated sidechain signal after filtering.
Stereo Linking & Parallel Compression
Gain precise control over the stereo image and density of your sound with the OmniTec-436C’s advanced stereo linking and parallel compression capabilities, and create a cohesive mix with ease.
System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OSX 10.9 or newer (M1/M2 supported)
- Intel Core CPU or Apple SIlicon M1/M2 Processor
- 1GB of RAM
- VST, AU or AAX compatible host (64bit)
- Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
PC
- Windows 7 or newer
- SSE2 compatible processor (Intel Core CPU recommended)
- 1GB of RAM
- VST or AAX compatible host
- Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
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