VM-COMP

Pulsar VM-COMP (formerly Pulsar Mu) is a variable-bias tube compressor that delivers smooth, transparent gain control, that naturally "glues" buses, mixes, and masters together.

Unfortunately, the original hardware is expensive and difficult to integrate with in-the-box workflows. Software emulations exist, but most owners of the hardware agree that they cannot be compared to the original unit, as there's always "something" missing.

With its unique Topology Preservation Technology, Pulsar VM-COMP sounds objectively identical to the hardware in every production context, but also introduces improvements such as visual sidechain EQ editing and extended timing ranges:

• Sounds objectively identical to the hardware.
• Signature "glue" compression on buses and masters.
• Complete Sidechain EQ, Look-ahead & Look-behind.
• Zero-latency for tracking / oversampling for mixing.
• 100+ presets and modern analyzers.

A Modern Take on a Legendary Compressor

Pulsar VM-COMP is a stereo compressor operating in either Left/Right or Mid/Side modes, designed with mixing and mastering applications in mind, but also flexible enough for tracking. It can be used for levelling, limiting, or just to add a bit of analog warmth with its emulated tube signal path.

Real-Time Visuals

While reproducing the accurate SIFAM metering of the original unit, Pulsar VM-COMP also provides a more modern visualization mode for fine-tuning compression settings, representing the waveform and gain reduction both over time and instantaneously.

Full-featured Sidechain EQ

Pulsar Mu also offers various options that apply to the sidechain signal. A popular mod of the original device was to add a high-pass filter, but Mu goes even further, offering a more complete equalization section, enabling to precisely adjust the compressor's response to bass, midrange and treble using only four knobs. And you can now freely edit the Pulsar VM-COMP sidechain EQ with an on-screen curve editor.

Master Transients with Total Timing Control

Another addition is the possibility of advancing (look-ahead) or delaying (look-behind) the sidechain signal. This enables you to take ultimate control over transients, letting the compressor start to react before they happen, or even after they happen, opening up all kinds of creative uses.

Extended Attacks and Releases

Faster attacks and releases let you dial in a more aggressive, mid-forward timbre, impossible to achieve with the original unit. Discover even more creative uses of this powerful "color box" that is the VM-COMP.