Pure Analog Compression with Full Digital Recall
Bettermaker specializes in 100% handmade products that combine the advantages of the digital and analog worlds without compromise. Based on classic compressor designs and modified for modern practicality, the company's C502V 500 Series compressor gives you a broad range of usage and characterful, yet clean sonics with 3 different modes of compression and stereo/dual-mono/MS operation. You get full digital recall with 399 cells for your own presets, which you can recall instantly with one touch. You can save your settings to the internal memory, and (here's where the C502V really breaks away from the pack) in your DAW project — complete with automation. That's right; the C502V's USB link lets you use it just as you would use a plug-in — so you get the speed and convenience of plug-ins, with the fidelity of analog! Sweetwater engineers dig the Bettermaker C502V; we're sure you will too.
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Three modes of compression handle any scenario
The Bettermaker C502V gives you three modes of compression that have you covered for any source, whether you're recording, mixing, or mastering. Classic British VCA bus compression lets you smooth out and punch up mixes as well as drum kits and other stems. Aggressive 160A-style compression is great for schooling unruly sources and making guitars, basses, and keys sit pretty in the track. For mastering, you want a gentle, sophisticated touch — and the C502V's mastering mode obliges.
The sonic integrity of analog, "in-the-box" speed and convenience
Bettermaker's approach seems simple: cherry pick the best of vintage and modern circuit topologies and combine them in products that offer the sonic integrity of analog with speed and workflow conveniences of working "in the box." The reality is that not all companies have the design chops to pull it off consistently. Bettermaker does. With the C502V, they took a fresh approach to classic VCA compressor design. Modern, high-spec components were selected for long-term reliability and to help maintain transient response and the low noise floor required for today's recording practices. Where possible they increased gain resolution and frequency response to ensure maximum flexibility. Subjective listening tests played a big part in the development of this amazing compressor. And the results speak for themselves.
Bettermaker C502V 500 Series Compressor Features:
- Pure analog signal path
- Full digital recall with 399 cells for your own presets
- 3 modes of compression: mastering, classic British VCA bus, vintage aggressive American
- 1:2 ratio for expansion and transient design
- Look-ahead mode, onboard highpass sidechain with selectable frequencies
- Stereo/dual-mono/MS operation with solo function
- USB link lets you use the EQs just as you would use a plug-in, including automation
- Onboard undo function; Wet/Dry controls for both channels
- Unit-to-unit internal linking for adjacent-mounted modules
- Free AU, VST, RTAS, 32- and 64-bit plug-in controller for digital recall
- Requires compatible 500 Series chassis
