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TC Electronic PowerCore VSS3000 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: PowerCoreVSS

Sweetwater Exclusive PowerCore PCI DSP Card with VSS3 Reverb Plug-in and Preset Library from M3000

Sorry, the TC Electronic PowerCore VSS3000 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.


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A Sweetwater Exclusive Bundle!

This is a Sweetwater Exclusive Bundle with the TC Electronic PowerCore Unplugged, VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb, and the VSS3000 Preset Library with 600 Presets from the M3000.

TC Electronic is now giving you the freedom to compile your own package of favorite PowerCore plug-ins. PowerCore Unplugged sports the same processing power as PCI mkII, but comes without included plug-ins. The new DSP card is also the ideal solution for users, who need further processing power for their existing setup in order to run even more plug-ins simultaneously.

TC Electronic PowerCore Unplugged at a Glance:
  • An economical way to upgrade
  • Choose the PowerCore plug-ins you want
  • Powerful DSP card works with virtually any system
  • Serious plug-in power and renowned TC quality

An economical way to upgrade
The TC Electronic PowerCore Unplugged gives you the flexibility to choose exactly which of the optional PowerCore plug-ins you want to run on your system. The TC Electronic PowerCore Unplugged is a potent processor with four 150mHz DSPs. If you're already the lucky owner of PowerCore you can also use the PowerCore Unplugged to add more processing power to your setup to run even more plug-ins simultaneously. The PowerCore Unplugged is the same piece of hardware as the PowerCore PCI mkII but without bundled plug-ins - TC has "un-plug-ed" the PowerCore, so to speak. With no bundled plug-ins PowerCore Unplugged gives you the liberty to compose your own palette of plug-ins, but it does however require at least one PowerCore plug-in to run.

Choose the PowerCore plug-ins you want
If you want tailored and flexible access to the impressive selection of high-end mixing and mastering tools from the TC treasury, you can get there smoothly with PowerCore Unplugged. Lately a 4-course menu from the eminent System 6000 has been ported to the PowerCore platform, bringing some of the best tools in the business to the realm of DAWS. On top of that several specialized tools for sound design and vocal processing are available. But that's not all; the platform is constantly evolving and growing with a large number of committed 3rd party developers that create innovative and renowned processing for PowerCore. Companies like Sony, Access, and TC-Helicon, to name a few, gives you a broad selection of professional plug-ins to choose from.

Powerful DSP card works with virtually any system
TC Electronic is renowned throughout the world for its hardware processors, and naturally the same level of quality is inherent in the PowerCore hardware and software. PowerCore plug-ins run on their own hardware, securing consistent and high quality performance that is independent of native system and application choice. PowerCore's software and hardware are tailor-made for each other giving you the very best performance. The platform integrates with virtually any VST, AU or RTAS* based digital audio workstation for Mac or PC - including professional music and film editing.

Serious plug-in power and renowned TC quality
For songwriters, composers and everybody else that care about sound quality and serious plug-ins, the PowerCore platform is the perfect match. If you're looking for the ultimate tool that will enhance your creativity and give your productions superior audio quality, you should look no further. Simply put, PowerCore was not just developed with the intention to be the best when it comes to audio and production quality, but it should also be a tool that sparks your creativity and makes your audio stand out from the rest.

TC Electronic PowerCore Unplugged Features:
  • PCI processor card with four 150MHz DSP chips
  • Choose the PowerCore plug-in options you want
  • Compatible with virtually all DAW applications
  • Integrates with VST, AU or RTAS formats


VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb
The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore is a genuine and original reverb directly ported from the System 6000. The VSS3 algorithm was researched and fine-tuned by TC engineers for over a year, resulting in an exceptionally precise tool. Similar to the chaotic response of a natural room, the VSS3 reacts differently to identical signals.

Used for effects purposes, extensive modulation possibilities are offered for the creation of detuned or chorused sustain effects for e.g. vocal, guitar, piano or horns.

Inherent in the VSS3 algorithm there are almost 800 parameters, equaling an astronomical amount of combinations, and this impressive set of parameters has been condensed to a very substantial and pertinent user interface. With the VSS3 you get a package of presets that have in many cases become industry standards. The sound of VSS3 can be heard on thousands of albums and films.

TC Electronic VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb Features:
  • The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb is ported 1:1 from System 6000.
  • The VSS3 algorithm is based on the yearlong experience of the TC scientists, and today it stands as a result of many 1000 hours of fine-tuning and trimming, making it extremely precise to work with.
  • Source specific early reflections for character and localization.
  • Maximum spaciousness, yet full mono compatibility.
  • Real-room realism and therefore chaotic response.
  • Extremely wide editing range and "story telling capability".
  • Preset coverage from natural over pleasing to extraordinary.
  • Piano-correctness. Great results with or without modulation.
  • Extremely wide dynamic range.
  • Focus Fields for easy preset tweaking and navigation.
  • Inbuilt preset converter - seamlessly import VSS3 presets from System 6000
  • More than 500 fully flexible presets available for music, film and post.


NOTE: VSS3 will not work with VST/RTAS wrapper software.

PowerCore VSS3000 - Feel the power of PowerCore and the VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb with Presets from the M3000 in this Sweetwater Exclusive!

Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 945-305111

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