VTC-2

Vintage Tube Compressor

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Supported formats

AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt VST3 plugin supprt Audio Unit plugin support

Supported platforms (32/64 bit)

Requirements

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (MAC)

  • Intel Core CPU or Apple SIlicon M+ Processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Mac OSX 10.10 or newer (M1/M2 supported)
  • VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host (64bit)
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (WINDOWS)

  • SSE2 compatible processor (Intel Core CPU recommended)
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Windows 7 or newer
  • VST, VST3 or AAX (x64) compatible host
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
 

Overview

Overview

Introducing the all-new VTC-2, a beautiful audio plugin that meticulously emulates the rich warmth and sonic intricacies of vintage tube compressors. This technological marvel is bringing forth unparalleled density and tantalizing saturation to your audio palette. From the lush ambiance of yesteryear to the bold textures of modern sound, the VTC-2 is not just a plugin, it's a sonic time machine that transcends the boundaries of ordinary audio compression.

Revitalize your drums, bass, and vocals with the extraordinary precision of the VTC-2. With just a twist of a knob, you'll be transported into a realm where every beat pulses with life, every note resonates with soul, and every lyric breathes emotion. Imagine the gritty thump of vintage drums, the full-bodied growl of an electric bass, or the velvety warmth of soulful vocals - all within your grasp, all fine-tuned to perfection.

But don't stop there! The VTC-2 can do more, weaving magic into brass, guitar, rhodes, and even shines on the bus. Infused with inspiration from classic tube compressors, this plugin comes with a personality that's both familiar and innovatively fresh. Vintage magic combined with modern day features, like stereo and paralell compression.

Creativity, meet simplicity. With an intuitive user interface, the VTC-2 welcomes both seasoned professionals and aspiring artists. Whether you are sculpting the next chart-topping hit or exploring uncharted musical territories, the VTC-2 provides a seamless blend of innovation and tradition, all at your fingertips.

Features

Vintage Tube Emulation

The VTC-2 was faithfully modeled after well reknown tube leveling amplifiers of the 50s to the 70s, while still remaining a Black Rooster Audio original plug-in at its core. Our signature circuit simulation approach allows for a smooth saturation with an incredibly warm spectrum. It doesn’t get any more vintage than this!
This take on a very classic tube compressor is any dynamic-enthusiasts dream - you can now recreate the sound of a vintage studio, right in your DAW.

Inspired by the classics

This plug-in was inspired by the most iconic tube leveling amplifiers of the 50s to the 70s, giving you a tasteful essence of historical hardware in one small, yet powerful plug-in.

Classic Time Control

Get complete control over the time constants for the envelope with the physically modeled version of a classic attack and release circuit, and choose between a fast and slow behavior.

SSE2 & Apple Silicon optimized code

DSP operations are pipelined using the SSE2 and Aplle Silicon instruction sets. This ensures a high-performance operation despite our plug-ins’ very complex computations.

HighDPI/Retina Support

The user interfaces support high pixel density on both Windows and Mac OS systems, giving you the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI displays.

Customer Reviews

5
Excelente by Gabriel Parra (2025-10-14)

"Una emulación muy fiel y un poderoso compresor. Produce tu música."

5
Decente by bastian belmar (2025-10-13)

"es una muy fiel emulación del famoso compresor tube-tech, Produce tu Música"

5
Decente by bastian belmar (2025-10-13)

"esta es una fiel emulacion del famoso compresor, tube-tech, Produce tu Musica."

5
Genial! by Jhery Gonzales (2025-10-13)

"Compresor Muy versatil"

5
Genial! by Jhery Gonzales (2025-10-13)

"Muy buen compresor e intuitivo"

5
Best CL1B Emu in the market by mrkyk (2025-10-13)

"I have almost all the plugins of BRA, and it’s sure thing that they have been making one of the best plugins. Especially this VTC-2 is my most satisfied one they produced. Can’t find negative issues, it works desirable, and not heavy on CPU. Looking forward the next."

5
Secret saurce for vocals by DJ HopeStar (2025-10-12)

"Really dope warmth by just running throuth it"

5
Smooth & tight at the same time by Daniel Cousins (2025-10-12)

"I use this to fatten up my beats on the regular. It takes no time to get a nice, punchy, edgy (but not destroyed) warm color, full of body, without muddying things up. Love this (virtual) box! "

5
Excelente by Cristian Martínez (2025-10-12)

"Un excelente compresor, con carácter y fácil de manejar. Destaco el control "drive". Produce tu música."

5
Really nice comp by CT (2025-10-12)

"I've just heard this for the first time & the tone is like butter."

4
It's Good! by Dan D. Lion (2025-10-12)

"Der Comp erreicht zwar nicht das Original, leistet aber anständige Ergebnisse ab - klare Kaufempfehlung!"

5
Excelente by levitas cv (2025-10-11)

"Emulación fiel"

5
Excelente by levitas cv (2025-10-11)

"Emulación fiel"

5
muy bueno by pablo avalos (2025-10-11)

"exelente cpmpresor muy versatil "

5
esta muy bueno by Bjonem (2025-10-11)

"necesitaba ir comparando este tipo de comp, estilo vintage y esta bien bueno "

5
exelente by pablo belen (2025-10-11)

"muy versatil y util muy bueno"

5
Excelente by Guillermo Valencia (2025-10-11)

"demasiado bueno muy fiel. Produce Tu Musica"

5
Excellent by sebastian (2025-10-11)

"Increiblemente calido, da un caracter muy musical, produce tu musica."

5
Excelente by Jairo Grijalva (2025-10-11)

"un estupendo plugin, muy real y fiel. Produce tu Música."

5
Excelente by Jairo Grijalva (2025-10-11)

"Excelente Plugin, muy fiel y real. Produce tu Música."

5
exelente by Esau Santiago (2025-10-11)

"un sonido clasico pero bien emulado. VdG Studio"

5
exelente by mario (2025-10-11)

"hermosa emulación, enorme compresor, Produce tu Música."

5
exelente by mario (2025-10-11)

"hermosa emulación, enorme compresor, Produce tu Música."

5
Excelente by Walter Andres Osorio (2025-10-11)

"Excelente Emulacion y Sonido Super Profesionalme Encanta . Produce Tu Musica"

5
Nice Plugin by Mimi (2025-10-11)

"Excellent vintage compressor! "

5
VTC-2 Vintage Tube Compressor by Tom (2025-10-11)

"Man! What a comp!!! Nice work guys"

5
VTC-2 COMPRESOR DE TUBO VINTAGE by Esteban Álvarez Vargas (2025-10-11)

"Un compresor exquisito que te da un carácter a tus mezclas, con una interfaz bastante intuitiva. Produce tu Música. "

5
Amazing Plugin by Juan Pedraza (2025-10-11)

"That Plugin gives a lot of harmonics to vocals thanks to its optical+ Fet circuitry. Totally Recommended!"

4
Positive review for the Black Rooster Audio VTC-2 by Oliver (2025-10-11)

"The Black Rooster Audio VTC-2 is nothing short of a **sonic time machine**. This plugin meticulously emulates the rich warmth and sonic intricacies of vintage tube compressors, bringing unparalleled density and tantalizing saturation to your audio palette. It has quickly become an indispensable tool in my mixing workflow. ### ????️ Detailed Features and Performance This plugin is packed with features that make it both powerful and a pleasure to use: * **Authentic Vintage Emulation:** The VTC-2 was faithfully modeled after the renowned tube leveling amplifiers from the 50s to the 70s, providing a smooth saturation with an incredibly warm spectrum. It truly allows you to recreate the sound of a vintage studio right inside your DAW. * **Simple, Classic Control:** It features a physically modeled classic attack and release circuit, giving you complete control over the envelope's time constants. The ability to choose between fast and slow behavior makes it incredibly versatile for different sources. * **Modern Conveniences:** While its soul is vintage, it includes modern features like stereo and parallel compression, which are essential for contemporary production techniques. * **Optimized Performance:** The plugin features SSE2 and Apple Silicon optimized code, ensuring high-performance operation even during complex computations. The interface also fully supports HighDPI/Retina displays for a sharp visual experience. ### ???? Ideal for a Wide Range of Sources The VTC-2 excels on virtually any track you run through it. * **Drums, Bass, and Vocals:** It revitalizes these core elements with extraordinary precision, adding a gritty thump to drums, a full-bodied growl to bass, and velvety warmth to vocals. * **Instruments and Mix Bus:** Its magic isn't limited to core elements. It weaves a rich texture on brass, guitars, Rhodes, and truly shines on the mix bus, helping to craft well-rounded, harmonious mixes brimming with character. ### ???? Final Verdict With its intuitive interface, the VTC-2 welcomes both seasoned professionals and aspiring artists. It provides a seamless blend of innovation and tradition, allowing you to elevate your sound effortlessly. For anyone looking to infuse their digital recordings with the enchantment of analog circuits without the cost and complexity of hardware, the VTC-2 is an exceptional choice. I hope this review captures the essence of the plugin and is useful for your needs!"

5
a layer of magic by Chompers (2025-10-11)

"This plugin is super intuitive and easy to use. instantly adds something perfect for almost every track. a game changer in my confidence and mastering production."

5
优秀的老式压缩机! by zhanli (2025-10-11)

" “VTC-2 令人愉悦的声音特征给我留下了特别深刻的印象。我也喜欢用户友好的界面和插件的设计。这款老式压缩器提供了所有基本功能。它可以精确调整并提供出色的声音!”"

5
SMOOTHE... by Shac De Burg (2025-10-10)

"I've just heard this for the first time & the tone is like butter. "

5
Increíble by German (2025-10-10)

"Es excelente, lo uso en todas mis voces e instrumentos, una herramienta de muy alta calidad! "

5
Great compressor! by Evan Torres (2025-10-10)

"I use it on vocals and guitar a ton! Work well with the V-Pre 73."

4
Smooth Tube Tone by MiHa (2025-10-10)

"I demo'd several blackrooster compressors before ultimately buying the VTC-2. It provided me with a unique sonic characteristic that I was not getting from my other plugins. I often put it on tracks without the compression engaging just to get the smooth warm sound it imparts."

5
Nice punch. by gwma (2025-10-10)

"Adds a nice body and punch. "

5
Top Röhrenkompressor ???? by T.Hinkel (2025-10-09)

"Toller Klang ... Benutze ihn gerne bei vocals "

5
VTC-2 by Eduardo Larez (2025-10-09)

"One of my most used compressors, it gives you extra harmonics that could be Mixed with the main signal, for vocals or instruments that need some peak control with mojo. ones set, it imparts nice separation with other instruments and a beautiful tone that helps you cut in smaller speakers . "

5
VTC-2 Compresor de tubo vintage by Joel Castillo (2025-10-09)

"VTC-2 Es un plugin genial para aplicar en el mastering a la hora de comprimir me encanta el Color que le agrega a mi música "

5
VTC-2 Compresor de tubo vintage by Joel Castillo (2025-10-09)

"VTC-2 Es un plugin genial para aplicar en el mastering a la hora de comprimir me encanta el Color que le agrega a mi música "

4
MAGIC VTC-2 by VÍktor (2025-10-09)

"When I’m mixing, I never skip the VTC-2, it’s what gives my vocals that warm tone I need."

5
VTC-2 Compresor de tubo vintage by Joel Castillo (2025-10-09)

"El VTC-2 me parece un puglin exelente x el color y la calidad que le agregua a mis sonidos a la hora de comprimir. Se los recomiendo mucho es un 10 de 10"

5
Amazing by AARON (2025-10-08)

"This plugin is amazing and sounds good on everything ! I love it."

5
A particularly excellent effect plugin by liumm (2025-10-08)

"VTC-2 Vintage Tube Compressor It is a particularly excellent effect plugin"

5
Wishlist by Julien Moise Moreira (2025-10-08)

"This is one of the compressor i would love to have and try a comparison with the CL1B Comp. Looks stunning "

5
Awesome by Daniel (2025-10-08)

"Add's character and does the job. I Love this one."

5
Love it! by Umang (2025-10-09)

"Adds great vintage colour to the sound and good design that allows sculpting your sound precisely"

4
Very Close by wishiwoo (2025-10-08)

"the saturation from this is very very close to the original hardware. Very impressive!"

5
Perfeito !! by Claudeir Tome (2025-02-06)

"Tenho uma lista imensa de plugins de compressão, mas esse é sem dúvida o melhor compressor em formato de plugin que já ouvi. Perfeito !!!!"

5
Feels good by tateki (2025-01-29)

"This is the first time I've encountered a compressor that can be operated so intuitively."

5
Quick Demo Video by Andy Tullis (2025-01-29)

"https://youtu.be/fsYw_Gvy9Gk?si=gPNBv2Jqneix_XsO"

5
Glorious Tube Compressor by Andy Tullis (2025-01-29)

"This is my #1 go to Tube Compressor especially on my drum group mix. This comp will help your drums to set in the mix better bringing out all the lovely snap of the snare and adding more thud and snap to the kick and toms while rolling off the harshness of the cymbals. It also does something special to the bass guitar when turning up the drive and then using the mix knob to blend it in. Vocals is another place it does well adding some weight and dirt if you want too. Here's a link to a quick video I did. https://youtu.be/fsYw_Gvy9Gk?si=gPNBv2Jqneix_XsO"

5
Best investment by Aaron McClain (2025-10-08)

"There’s a lot of vintage compressors out in the market, but this one is my go to, nothing to complex, very straight forward."

5
Excellent vintage compressor! by Colorful Tones Studio (2025-01-29)

"The VTC-2 particularly impressed me with its pleasant sound character. I also love the user-friendly interface and the design of the plug-in. This vintage compressor offers all the essential functions. It can be can be adjusted precisely and delivers an excellent sound!"

5
This is a box full colors by Alan Valdez (2025-01-29)

"The VTC-2 excels in mastering, imparting a unique tonal character to the music. Its drive can be applied generously, and the mix control allows for precise adjustments, bringing the audio to life. This unit is exceptionally musical and an essential tool for any mastering setup."

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