Description
Antelope Audio VP BRAINIAC II - Professional VCA Compressor Plugin
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Antelope Audio VP BRAINIAC II Professional VCA Compressor Plugin
VP BRAINIAC II is your plugin of choice for fast transient grabbing of drums, vocals, and various other acoustic and percussive instruments. Inspired by a legendary VCA Compressor/Limiter, its ability to apply massive amounts of gain reduction without deforming the sound source makes it a must-have tool for any modern studio.
Thanks to its meticulously modeled VCA circuitry, VP BRAINIAC II excels at handling transient-heavy and highly dynamic sound sources. While Vari-Mu units are prized for their tube musicality, VCA designs offer faster attack and release times than any tube compressor. The unique Release Mode switch allows you to toggle between Linear and Logarithmic responses for more musical results. Additionally, it features the iconic peak reversion correction circuitry, which compensates for the loss of low-end during heavy compression—a common side effect in lesser designs.
Features
Rare VCA Heritage: Faithfully modeled after the rare and iconic Valley People hardware
Low-End Preservation: Apply intense gain reduction without sacrificing the weight of your kick or bass
Ultra-Fast Response:Attack and release times suited for aggressive limiting and transient-heavy sounds
Dual Release Modes: Switch between Linear and Logarithmic curves for flexible dynamic shaping
Program-Dependent Logic: Intelligent analysis of incoming waveforms for consistent musicality
A Legacy of Innovation
First introduced in 1971 by Allison Research as the Gain Brain, the unit was a revolution in dynamic processing. Later revised with the Valley TA101 VCA as the Gain Brain II, it mastered the art of fast-grabbing compression while remaining musical. Using the principles of linear integration to analyze complex waveforms, this unique piece of studio history delivers sophisticated results through a simple control set. Antelope Audio brings this "Brainiac" directly to your DAW with all its original mojo intact.
Professional Applications
Drum Mixing: Tighten shells and overheads for a punchy, modern sound with preserved low-end body
Vocal Limiting: Control aggressive vocal performances while maintaining natural warmth and transparency
Percussion Groups: Perfectly level sharp transients in complex rhythmic arrangements
Included Versions
Native Plugin: Runs on Mac or PC without additional hardware
Synergy Core Real-Time: Near-zero latency processing on compatible Antelope interfaces
System Requirements
Mac
- OS: macOS 11 Big Sur and up (Recommended: macOS 14 Sonoma and up)
- RAM: 8 GB
- CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Windows
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
- RAM: 8 GB
- CPU: Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 1st gen and up
- Formats: VST3, AAX
