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- Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this docu- ment is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this...
- Page 3 Contact Germany Native Instruments GmbH Schlesische Str. 29-30 D-10997 Berlin Germany www.native-instruments.de Native Instruments North America, Inc. 6725 Sunset Boulevard 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.native-instruments.com © Native Instruments GmbH, 2012. All rights reserved.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome to VC 2A ....................5 What Is a Compressor? ....................... 5 1.1.1 Main Compression Parameters .................. 6 1.1.2 Other Compression Parameters and Features ............6 The VC 2A ........................... 7 Using the VC 2A ......................9 The Menu Bar .......................... -
Page 5: Welcome To Vc 2A
The VC 2A brings one of the most renowned compressor units of music history into your studio by way of the FX Framework. The VC 2A perfectly re-creates the smooth and warm sound of its ancestor. This compressor notably achieves outstanding results on guitars, bass, and vocals, whose quieter parts can be softly pushed in a very natural way. -
Page 6: Main Compression Parameters
For example, a longer attack time can be useful to retain the attack transients on a percussive or plucked string instrument in order to only compress the instrument sound coming after the transients. For this, you could also make use of parallel compression (see below). VC 2A - Manual - 6... -
Page 7: The Vc 2A
The VC 2A The VC 2A is inspired by one of the most sought-after compression units ever made. Originally produced in the early 1960s, this tube-based compressor is still being used in the best record- ing studios worldwide. - Page 8 Nevertheless, bringing vintage hardware into the software world allowed us to add a few great features. For example, unlike its ancestor, the VC 2A offers both a side-chain input and paral- lel compression. And, of course, as with any effect available through FX Framework, you can save and recall presets for your favorite settings.
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Page 9: Using The Vc 2A
This section describes how to use the VC 2A. The Menu Bar At the very top of the VC 2A interface, you will see the Menu bar. This is primarily used for saving and loading presets, but also has a few other functions. - Page 10 A/B Comparisons VC 2A offers an A/B comparison system to help you fine tune your settings. Basically, this feature gives you two slots into which you can enter different parameter set- tings. You can then quickly switch between the two slots to quickly compare the settings and use whichever sounds better.
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Page 11: The Main Interface
Here you can rename your presets by changing the file names. ▪ Open Manual: opens this PDF document for reference. ▪ Visit VC 2A on the web: opens your default web browser and takes you to the VC 2A page on the Native Instruments website. - Page 12 Using the VC 2A The Main Interface Like its renowned hardware equivalent, the VC 2A is very easy to use, as most of the time, you will only need to tweak the big GAIN PEAK REDUCTION knobs. Use the additional knobs and switches to adjust the sound in greater detail.
- Page 13 (SC Gain off) or another control signal (SC Gain on). VC 2A - Manual - 13...
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Page 14: Credits
Graphic Design: Efflam Le Bivic, Kenneth Jensen Sound Design: Sebastian Müller, Jamil Samad Quality Assurance: Tom Scheutzlich A/B testing: Niklas Odelholm, Dan Lumbye, Chuck Zwicky Additional testing: Stephen W Tayler, Robbie Bronnimann Special thanks: Rolf Blixt, Ulf Karlsson VC 2A - Manual - 14...