Native Instruments - NI VC 76 Vintage Compressor

FAST AND PUNCHY

  • Super-fast attack, as quick as 50 microseconds
  • 'All button mode' and 'No button mode'
  • Integrated sidechain input

THE VC 76 — FAST AND PUNCHY

Workhorse FET compressor with a fast attack.

Great presence, punchy, clear high end. Good

for drums, vocals or stereo limiting.

FET COMPRESSOR

A member of the VINTAGE COMPRESSORS Series, the VC 76 recreates a studio legend with a characteristic presence and a punchy, clear high end. This popular compressor/peak limiter, based on FET technology, is renowned for its super-fast attack and unique 'All Button Mode' — a special combination of attack, release, knee and ratio settings that creates a definitive, slightly overdriven sound. Using the 'no-button mode,' you can even apply the VC 76’s signature tone without applying any compression to the signal. All as an intuitive, instantly-useable, stand-alone plug-in.

This effect is also available as part of the specially-priced VINTAGE COMPRESSORS bundle.

IMPROVING ON THE ORIGINAL

Produced in cooperation with Softube, the VC 76 also offers a host of additional features not available on the original. An added sidechain input not only allows for characteristic ducking and pumping effects, but also provides possibilities for a wide range of creative compression techniques. A dry control makes parallel compression with the VC 76 a reality.

The VC 76 is great for making drums hit hard in the mix, but it's also great on vocals, bass and for compressing the stereo sum.

ABOUT SOFTUBE

VINTAGE COMPRESSORS is produced in collaboration with Softube. These "Swedish rock 'n' roll scientists" specialize in incredibly accurate software emulations of professional audio hardware.

As well as working with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, they make a wide range of their own products. Their reputation in the industry is exceptional.

ABOUT SOFTUBE

VINTAGE COMPRESSORS is produced in collaboration with Softube. These "Swedish rock 'n' roll scientists" specialize in incredibly accurate software emulations of professional audio hardware.

As well as working with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, they make a wide range of their own products. Their reputation in the industry is exceptional.

ARTISTS ON VC 76

"I really like VC 76. I’m very fussy with my plug-ins but this could probably be my go to plug-in compressor. Excellent!"

Tim Goldsworthy (co-founder DFA Records, producer for Massive Attack, The Maccabees, Hercules & Love Affair)

"Trying the VC 76 in 'British Mode' I discovered it could have been one of my beloved hardware ones!"

Zdar (Producer for Phoenix, Beastie Boys, The Rapture)