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Arturia COMP VCA-65

Name: Arturia COMP VCA-65
SKU: 1200-69
Price: 99 USD
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $149.00.Current price is: $99.00.

Arturia COMP VCA-65

Comp VCA-65 by Arturia is a precise and punchy VCA-style compressor modeled after the legendary DBX® 165A. With its signature hard-hitting dynamics control, flexible compression settings, and modern enhancements, it’s perfect for drums, bass, vocals, and mix bus processing.

Description
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Legendary VCA Compression with Modern Enhancements

Comp VCA-65 brings the iconic sound of the DBX® 165A compressor to the digital world, delivering **fast attack, smooth leveling, and powerful punch**. Known for its ability to tighten drum transients, add weight to bass, and smooth out vocals, this compressor is an essential tool for both mixing and mastering. Arturia enhances the classic design with **expanded controls, sidechain filtering, and modern visualization**, making it even more versatile for today's productions.

Vintage tone, modern features

As incredible as the original compressor was, music production has moved on since the 70s.

Just because the technology has changed, it doesn’t mean we have to leave these classics behind. When recreated this compressor, we included several contemporary features with modern producers in mind. The top panel of the interface gives you access to all of the original controls. You can click to expand the plugin to and access its advanced, new features.

Push
the button

Last, but certainly not least, Comp VCA-65 includes a “manual” mode for the sidechain. When this mode is engaged, you can trigger the side chain with the virtual button to see how it reacts, and automate it in your DAW so you can get total control without even needing an input audio source.

Let’s do the Time Warp

Because we’re working in the digital domain, it’s easy to introduce a couple of milliseconds of pre-delay without you even noticing. The “Time Warp” function lets you take advantage of this, so you can get creative with your placement of the compression envelope as it engages and releases. This is a dream come true for experimental producers and sound designers!

The “S”
Word

The sidechain includes an integrated SSL®-style EQ, letting you hone in on particular frequencies of the sidechain signal that activates the compressor. One easy, effective use for this is to use the EQ to boost the sibilance of a vocal, and let the sidechain act as a highly customizable de-esser.

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

Authentic DBX® 165A Emulation: Classic VCA compression with precise transient control.
Hard-Hitting Punch & Smooth Leveling: Ideal for drums, bass, vocals, and mix bus glue.
Expanded Sidechain Features: Adjustable high-pass filter for cleaner compression.
Advanced Compression Modes: Includes PeakStop limiting for additional control.
Intuitive Modern Interface: Classic look with enhanced visual metering and workflow improvements.
Flexible Attack & Release Controls: Shape transients with precision for natural or aggressive compression.
Warm Analog Character: Adds harmonic richness while maintaining clarity.
Seamless DAW Integration: Works as a VST, AU, and AAX plugin in all major DAWs.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

WINDOWS
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows

APPLE
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

WORK WITH ASC
An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software.

REQUIRED CONFIGURATION
VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).