Comp VCA-65

Comp VCA-65 by Arturia is a punchy, versatile compressor that captures the unmistakable snap and control of classic VCA dynamics units from the 1970s, refined for modern production. It excels at tightening drums, anchoring bass, smoothing guitars, and keeping vocals upfront without losing their natural tone. With fast, confident action and a musical soft-knee response, it delivers everything from gentle leveling to assertive limiting, all while staying clear and focused.

Arturia’s take blends authentic behavior with practical enhancements that speed up your workflow. Dial in compression quickly with intuitive controls, then shape the detector with sidechain options to avoid low-end pumping or to add rhythmic movement. Use it in stereo or mid/side, blend processed and dry signals for parallel compression, and keep levels consistent with convenient gain staging.

Highlights:

• Classic VCA-style compression with a tight, punchy character
• Smooth soft-knee response for transparent leveling or aggressive control
• Fast attack and release ranges ideal for drums, bass, guitars, and vocals
• Flexible sidechain options, including filtering and external sidechain
• Stereo linking and mid/side operation for precise imaging and bus work
• Wet/dry mix for effortless parallel compression
• Thoughtful gain staging with input/output controls and makeup gain
• Broad preset library and a clean, resizable interface for quick results

Comp VCA-65 gives you the iconic, no-nonsense glue of a vintage VCA compressor, plus the modern tools you need to fit any mix, from subtle polish to hard-hitting punch.

Comp VCA-65 is developed by Arturia. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.6.