Vari Comp is a software emulation of the Manley Variable Mu compressor developed with Softube, using vacuum tubes as gain-control elements. Features Compress mode (1.5:1 to 8:1+ soft-knee) and Limit mode (12:1 firm knee), variable attack time (25-75ms), five stepped release times. Includes high-pass filter in detector circuit, sidechain, and parallel compression via dry knob - features not in the hardware.
Comparable to: UAD Manley Variable Mu, Waves Puigtec MEQ 5, Fairchild 670
Mix bus glue • Mastering compression • Smooth vocal leveling • Vintage tube character • Musical compression
