Classic Vari-mu Compressor with Contemporary Touches
There’s something special about all-tube variable-mu compressors that makes them among the most sought-after outboard audio equipment. They glue a track together like nothing else. Now, thanks to Process.Audio and Rockruepel, you don’t have to break the bank (or your back) to use one of these iconic pieces of gear. The Process.Audio Rockruepel Comp.Two modern tube compressor plug-in is a pristine emulation of the original hardware unit, with added modern workflow essentials like mid-side capabilities, dry/wet mix controls, and a sidechain with a highpass filter. Plus, thanks to its all-tube vari-mu circuitry, the Comp.Two provides excellent harmonic saturation by simply inserting the plug-in! Likewise, if you desire clean compression, you can opt to bypass the transformers. Finally, the Comp.Two features single or dual mono-detection signal modes and a very handy gain reduction visualizer so you can see exactly what’s happening to your signals.
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Rockruepel’s rich history
Designed by Oliver Gregor, the Comp.One and now the Comp.Two represent more than 20 years of laborious love. Oliver has taken the classic vari-mu tube compressor design and brought it into the 21st century by giving the Comp.Two higher headroom, a faster transient response, and other features not found on conventional vari-mu compressors. If you’ve never heard this classic German-made compressor in action, then prepare to be blown away.
Amp-only feature for musical vibes
Sweetwater studio engineers will tell you that the best compressors don’t just compress audio. They also impart a special harmonic color of their own, even without any compression settings engaged. The Comp.Two is precisely this kind of compressor. It features the same output tubes as Altec and RS124 compressors, plus Sowter transformers in its output stage. What does this mean? In other words, any signal you run through the Comp.Two is likely to automatically sound better whether you’re using compression or not.
Features for modern workflows
Once you hear how beautiful the Comp.Two sounds, you’ll likely want to use multiple instances of it. Process.Audio thoughtfully facilitates this by allowing you to control every instance of Comp.Two via a central remote control interface. You’ll also find modern compressor plug-in essentials like mid-side capabilities, a dry/wet mix control, a sidechain with HPF, and more than 80 presets to get you up and running. Finally, because compression can be difficult to hear when added incrementally, the Process.Audio Comp.Two features an easily readable gain reduction visualizer, so you have precise visual feedback to aid your mixing decisions.
Process.Audio: the perfect blend of digital tools and analog workflows
Many engineers worldwide, including here at Sweetwater, feel that nothing can compare to working with actual analog hardware faders and pots. Spearheaded by legendary recording engineer Fab Dupont, Process.Audio prides itself on creating digital technologies that perfectly complement these traditional analog workflows. This focus on blending analog and digital means that Process.Audio gives you the best of both worlds, freeing you up to focus on what matters most: the music.
Process.Audio Rockruepel Comp.Two Modern Tube Compressor Plug-in Features:
- Vari-mu compression pristinely emulated from the original all-tube Rockruepel unit
- Bypass the compression circuit and hear only the tubes and transformers for coloration
- Bypass the hardware transformers and hear only a pure, clean signal
- Choose from single or dual mono-detection signal modes
- M-S processing
- Independent dry/wet mix knobs for both channels
- In/Out link to keep the feeling of a constant volume
- Control all your Comp.Two instances via a single Remote Control interface
- Gain reduction visualizer section greatly helps monitor levels and compression amount
- More than 80 factory presets
- Oversampling options from None to x16
