Goodhertz has introduced a new mastering compressor based on the original Vulf Compressor plugin. Built for precise control, versatility, and analog coloration, VCME‘s vari-mu design features an extensive sidechain and stereo linking section as well as hybrid analog/digital soft clipper.
Since its release in 2014, Vulf Compressor has been everywhere: lofi beat tapes to Hollywood film scores — even on Dua Lipa’s vocal chain. Surely, you’ve heard it on some music somewhere. But for all its raw power, Vulf Compressor’s iconic three-main-control design — central to Stratton’s original vision — can be limiting in situations that demand a lighter touch. As legendary mixer Michael Brauer once said of Vulf Comp: “On the outside, it may look like a Volvo, but under the hood, it’s a monster truck.” Indeed. But you won’t win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a monster truck.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the official release of Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition (VCME), a new kind of Vulf Compressor — a Vulf Compressor purpose-built for mastering & bus processing. VCME is cut from the same cloth as the original, yet it unlocks a range of compression that is inaccessible in its predecessor: familiar, yet distinctly refined. It’s not for everyone, and… that’s kind of the point.
Available for Windows and Mac in VST/VST3, AU and AAX formats, VCME priced $199 USD. The plugin is offered at a 30% discount as part of Goodhertz’ 11-year anniversary for a few days only.
Additionally, owners of VCME can also download VCME Soft Clip at no additional charge.
VCME Soft Clip is identical to the Soft Clip section in VCME, but it adds a powerful Saturation Emphasis section for enhanced sculpting & harmonic shaping. And because it’s running alone, it also has lower latency and lower CPU usage than the full version of VCME.
In addition to the Emphasis filter, VCME Soft Clip supports external sidechaining, allowing you to saturate an input signal based on the dynamics of another signal — a very interesting & unusual effect.
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