ART Solo VLA Multi-voice Tube Optical Compressor

Accessible Parallel Compression for Your Studio Add a warm tube tone to your mixes with the ART Solo VLA. When pressed for a studio compressor recommendation, Sweetwater Sales Engineers cite the Solo VLA for its smooth, musical sound and ability to handle parallel compression. Optical compressors are well-loved in the music industry for their organic sound and the harmonic saturation they add to any signal. At its core, the Solo VLA is an optical compressor with a tube in the gain stage; it also features individual threshold and ratio controls, so you can dial in the perfect amount of compression. Meanwhile, separate attack and release controls give it the freedom to be lenient or strict with transients.

If you're preparing for your foray into the world of outboard compression, you can't go wrong with the ART Solo VLA. Tame your mix with parallel compression One of the things we like most. Sweetwater is an Authorized ART Dealer.

ART Solo VLA Multi-voice Tube Optical Compressor. 1-channel Tube Optical Compressor with Parallel Compression, Threshold and Ratio Controls, and Attack and Release Controls. Accessible Parallel Compression for Your Studio. Add a warm tube tone to your mixes with the ART Solo VLA.

Tame your mix with parallel compression. One of the things we like most about the ART Solo VLA is its built-in parallel compression mode.

What exactly is parallel compression? We're glad you asked!

Parallel compression is a studio technique used to compress strong transients, such as tambourines and snares, without causing vocals and other lower-volume signals to duck and disappear. When using parallel compression with the Solo VLA, it automatically splits your signal into two. The first signal (dry) is completely uncompressed; the second signal (wet) is fully compressed. Then, you use the blend knob to combine the wet and dry signals to taste.

Try parallel compression on your next song and get excellent results right away. ART Solo VLA Multi-voice Tube Optical Compressor Features. Built-in tube imbues the signal with a warm character. Selectable multi-voice operation gives you plenty of sounds to work with.

Parallel compression blend knob blends the wet and dry signals to taste. Adjustable threshold and ratio controls determine volume reduction. Separate attack and release controls tailor the behavior of the compressor. XLR and 1/4-inch I/O effortlessly integrate into any setup. Backlit function switches make it easy to operate the unit in low-light conditions.

Mastering-quality signal path offers a low-noise design. 1.25:1 to 20:1. 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4. More than 30 years in business.

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