Fuse Audio Labs has introduced a dynamic range enhancer plugin based on the breakthroughs that occurred in the advent of VCA technology in the early ’70s.
The ratio implementation of VCE-118 enables both compression and expansion, while a linear mode allows for bending dynamics as a creative effect.
The central knob offers compression ratios between 1:1 and ∞:1 or expansion between 1:1 and 1:2, while the intensity of the effect can be tweaked with the Threshold control. The Mode button switches from regular gain reduction or expansion, where only levels above the threshold are processed, to linear operation, which affects the full level range above and below the threshold.
Naturally, the VCE-118 provides the ultimate punchy compression known from early VCA compressor flagships like the famous 160. But it doesn’t stop there, since its expanded dynamic range surprises with intriguing effects reminding of gates and transient shapers. Linear mode can take this even further with sonic escapades like heavily pumping beats or dead silent ambience.
Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX), VCE-118 is on sale for the intro price of $29 USD until April 29th, 2024 (regular $59).
More information: Fuse Audio Labs
