Arturia Comp TUBE-STA

The Arturia Comp TUBE-STA is a reimagining of the legendary vacuum-tube powered Gates® STA-Level, which has been a secret weapon for bass and vocals since the 1950s. This software effect in your DAW offers a stunning recreation of this stalwart, valve-driven compressor that was the all-American workhorse of early broadcast and recording studios. With its simple controls, dynamic performance, and gorgeous vintage tone, the Arturia TUBE-STA is destined to become a favorite.

Entering production in the ‘50s, the original Gates® compressor featured quirky non-linear attack and release that were very forgiving with almost any input. Its harmonically rich sound made it a favorite with radio and studio engineers, and now, thanks to Arturia’s exclusive TAE® modelling technology, it has been reborn as a software plugin, complete with new features that make this golden-age compressor a must-have for the modern producer.

Known for its intimacy, air, and subtle saturation, the original STA-Level transformed weak bottom-end into fat, harmonically rich bass, and brought voices to life. The Arturia Comp TUBE-STA has been given a few modern touches, but remains faithful to the original, powerfully simple design. It is the perfect mix of retro Americana with a modern French accent, offering the iconic tone of a driven vacuum tube in a sleek, contemporary software plugin.

Features:

• Virtual recreation of famed classic tube compressor
• Original Single, Double and Triple modes
• Original variable Recovery parameter
• Advanced side-chain control
• Input-output link
• Dry/wet Mix knob for parallel compression
• Switchable Analog VU meter with 3 calibrations mode
• Analog clipping LED indicator
• Comprehensive set of presets
• A/B comparison setting
• Resizable window

System Requirements:

• Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
• Mac OS 10.13+
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU
• 1GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• Win 10+ (64bit)
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
• ARM processors not supported on Windows

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