Great on individual tracks, groups and the Master Buss!

The URS 1980 Classic Console Compressor features digital recreation of the IC input and voltage controlled gain reduction amplifier (VCA) characteristics. Snappy and aggressive!

High Res 48 bit "Double Precision" processing

The URS Classic Console Compressors TDM versions feature Hi Resolution 48-bit TDM and 64-bit RTAS "Double Precision" processing for increased clarity, headroom and unparalleled gain reduction. Hi Resolution "Double Precision" processing helps to avoid internal clipping in the Digital Domain.

Independent Compressor and Limiter Sections

The Compressor and Limiter sections are totally independent of each other. Both feature separate variable Attack, Release and Threshold controls.

Built in Internal Side Chain Filtering

The Internal Side Chain High and Low Pass Filters fine tune how narrow or "Broad Band" the URS Classic Console Compressor will affect the program material. Both Filters completely overlap to dial in problem frequencies.

Listen Key

The Listen Key is after the Filters section. The Listen Key allows you to monitor the signal being sent to the Gain Reduction detection circuit.

Signal Flow Explained

The URS Classic Console Compressors signal flow inserts the Gain Makeup control before the final Limiter. This is the secret to how hard you can hit the final "Brick Wall" Limiter. The URS Classic Console Compressors utilize Feed-back gain sensing. Feed-back gain sensing gives Compression and Limiting a servo type of control. See the detailed signal flow diagram below.

Classic Sound with Modern Features

The URS Classic Console Compressor adds other powerful modern features such as totally variable Compression Ratios, Attack and Release times.

Two Different Plug-in:

Two different URS 1980 Classic Console Compressor plug-ins are included in this bundle.

The 1980 version includes:

Compressor/ Limiter / Side Chain version
 
Compressor only version

The 1980 Compressor /Limiter / Side chain version has a modern "Brick Wall Limiter that was not found on the vintage unit. The 1980 Compressor /Limiter / Side chain version is also well suited for drum Sub groups, Aux sends (TDM versions) and highly recommended especially on the Mix Bus.

The 1980 Compressor only version is also 3x more DSP efficient. The 1980 Compressor Only version will act as a Limiter when the ratio is set at 10:1 and above.

Main Features:

Pro Tools 7.4.x and Leopard OSX 10.5.x compatibility
 
Pro Tools 7.x.x and Tiger OSX 10.4.x compatibility
 
Pro Tools 6.9.2 and Tiger OSX 10.4.x compatibility
 
Pro Tools 6.9.2 and Panther OSX 10.3.9 compatibility
 
Pro Tools 6.7 and Panther OSX 10.3.9 compatibility
 
Pro Tools 6.2.3 and Jaguar 10.2.8 compatibility
 
Pro Tools 7.x.x M-Powered version compatibility
 
Full Windows XP support!
 
Full Pro Tools TDM support for Pro Tools|HD Accel, Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools 24|MIX systems
 
Full 192 kHz support for TDM, RTAS and AudioSuite versions
 
Full ProControl, Control|24, Command|8 and Digi 002 support
 
Full ICON Console Control Surface support — including center section Dynamics panel
 
Supports Mbox, Digi 001, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Pro Tools|24 MIX, Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel and M-Audio Interfaces.
 
Audio Units support for Logic Pro 8.x thru 6.x, Digital Performer 6.x thru 4.x, Bias Peak 6.x thru 4.x, Abelton Live 7.x through 6.x, Final Cut Pro and more!
 
VST support for Mac and PC Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Abelton Live, Acid, Sound Forge, Reaper, Wavelab, Bias Peak and more!

Specifications:

Input Level
 
Gain Make up Output Control
 
Separate Limiter and Compressor Threshold controls
 
Variable Limiter Attack Time .1ms - 50ms.
 
Variable Limiter Release Time 10ms - 1500ms
 
"Brick Wall" Limiter Ratio fixed at 1000:1
 
Variable Compressor Attack Time 1ms - 50ms.
 
Variable Compressor Release Time 100ms - 1500ms.
 
Selectable Compressor Ratio 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1. 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 20:1. Infinity
 
Variable Hi-pass Filter Side chain @ 12dB per Octave 20hz to 5K
 
Variable Lo-pass Filter Side chain @ 12dB per Octave 20Khz to 1k
 
External Side Capability for ProTools TDM systems and other Host Applications where supported
 
Gain Reduction Meter
 
In / Out Bypass switch - selectable Limiter, Compressor or both
 
Line input Trim offers -10 to +20 gain variable to .1db
 
Plasma Style Input and Output VU Meters
 
Compressor/Limiter/Sidechain Instances- 9 per HD Accel chip and 4 Instances per HD chip and 2 per MIX chip
 
Compressor only Instances - 17 per HD Accel chip and 8 Instances per HD chip and 4 per MIX chip