Warm, intimate, and rich in tone, the AudioScape V-Comp 6386 Edition is a special limited-edition compressor crafted for classic tube gear purists. It’s AudioScape’s most sonically luxurious compressor, inspired by a legendary 1950s variable-gain tube design celebrated for its effortless musicality.
Featuring a premium JJ 6386 tube for gain reduction, this edition delivers unmatched warmth and dynamic control, staying true to the iconic sound of its vintage predecessor.
The V-Comp is AudioScape’s latest bespoke addition, a reimagining of a legendary 1950s variable-gain tube broadcast compressor. Enhanced in all the signature ways you expect from AudioScape, it combines timeless compression with rich, thick saturation courtesy of seven tubes and custom Cinemag transformers.
Inspired by the classic Gates compressors, the V-Comp delivers lush vintage tone, making it a perfect choice for vocals and bass, while its unique compression behaviour evokes the sound of iconic records. Its forgiving nature and expansive sweet spot make it equally suited for taming unruly vocalists, bouncy basslines, and gritty synths, adding character, grit, and warmth to any track.
The AudioScape V-Comp 6386 Edition features custom-wound input and output transformers, vintage NOS tubes, Allen-Bradley carbon comp resistors, and Cornell Dubilier polypropylene caps, all chosen to capture the essence of the original circuit. The result is a sonically opulent, bold, and commanding compressor with extraordinary musicality.
With its variable-mu topology, the V-Comp offers gentle, program-dependent compression that naturally ebbs and flows with the source. Its warm, vintage tone can be pushed into high levels of saturation and grit without losing clarity. A fourth “Bypass” mode lets you run audio through the all-tube signal path and transformers without engaging compression.
The AudioScape V-Comp 6386 Edition includes several modern improvements, such as more usable input and output controls for better transformer saturation and tube gain staging. Updated time constants enable faster recovery times for modern production needs, while retaining the vintage vibe. For added fun, the “Glitch Mode” setting, achieved by combining specific settings, offers a unique sonic effect.
The AudioScape V-Comp 6386 Edition is a commanding tool for vintage-inspired productions, equally at home in modern workflows, delivering unparalleled tone and performance.
Features
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Stylish 3U 19″ Rackmount – Battleship Grey
- Exclusive, Custom-Wound Input Transformer (Sonically True to the Original)
- Exclusive, Custom-Wound Output Transformer (Sonically True to the Original)
- 7 Total Tubes
- Premium JJ 6386 Tube for Gain Reduction (Hassle-Free and Superior in terms of Noise and Matching)
- 2x Premium 6V6 Tubes (Matched Pair) for Flawless Performance
- 4x Premium NOS American Made Tubes
- TRIAD Choke
- 4 Operating Modes: SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE OR “BYPASS”, which provides rich, harmonic gain and character without compression!
- Fully-Variable Input and Output Controls (Tweaked for Maximum Useable Range; Allowing for Countless Saturation Options)
- 6 Position Stepped Recovery Times
- Cornell Dubilier Polypropylene Axial Capacitors
- Allen-Bradley Carbon Comp Resistors in Key Areas of the Signal Path
- Authentic Vintage Replica Knobs
- USA Made Battleship Grey Silk-Screened Front Panel
- Electronically Balanced +4dBu circuitry
- Alpha Potentiometers
- USA Made Custom Power Transformer
- Custom Vintage-Styled VU Gain-Reduction Meter
- Neutrik XLR Input and Output Connectors (Real Metal)
- Custom 120V Power Transformer (240V operation is not yet available)
