Welcome to the Train-wrecked series!

An Artist Offering with Lawrence Trainor.

A bold new take on some classic AudioScape offerings, the train-wrecked series with Lawrence Trainor, offers truly unique front panel aging and vintage patina, each front panel is a work of art. Given the nature and process in doing these, each piece we offer here will be extremely limited.

How this happened:

This idea was the brainchild of drBill (aka Bill Pearson) of Louder than Liftoff fame. He has an affinity for relic’d equipment, be it guitars or vintage recording gear, and knew of the perfect artist for this project. Enter Lawrence Trainor: Lawrence is well known for his Steampunk offerings, unique concept art and even adaptations of typical furniture pieces like lamps etc

We will sprinkle these in with our regular Inventory Updates so be on the lookout and sign up for the email updates, each piece is a ‘one of a kind’ artist offering, so pictures are just for basic reference.

These will be extremely limited, good luck to all!

Regular product info below:

UBER SMOOTH AND MUSICAL VARIABLE-MU COMPRESSION

AudioScape’s V-Comp+ gives you the same great tone and topology as our standard V-Comp, but with more options. The V-Comp is our take on a classic variable-mu tube compressor, originally designed for broadcast in the 1950’s. 

In keeping with the original circuit topology, we use Allen-Bradley carbon comp resistors and Cornell Dubilier polypropylene caps in key areas of the circuit, and a curated selection of tubes and iron-core transformers to best re-create the classic variable-mu box-tone of the original.

Tubes and transformers used in the V-Comp+ include:

• 6386

• 12AT7

• 6AL5

• OB2

• 6V6 (x2)

• 5Y3

• Triad® Choke

• Proprietary Custom-Wound Input and Output Transformers

Extremely Musical Compression

The V-Comp+’s variable-mu compression is not rigid and confronting, the compression ratio is program-dependent while still allowing the operator a certain level of control over the attack and release time constants. 

It has a very gentle knee, which is to be expected from its variable-mu topology. What this means for the operator is that the resulting compression behavior is always extraordinarily smooth and allows the V-Comp+ to ebb and flow along with the source audio in the most natural way.

Enhanced Input Level Control

One essential improvement was making the Input and Output controls more usable. You can now boost the input level by engaging the DRIVE switch which adds +5db of gain after the INPUT level control, allowing the user to drive the V-Comp+ even harder.

This modification allows the operator to get the full effect of saturating the input and output transformers, one of the sonic signatures of this design, and pushing the tube gain stages, while still allowing for ample headroom heading into your converter, console or tape machine.  

Modern Workflow meets…

To highlight the creamy saturation that the V-Comp+ is capable of, we’ve added a 4th option to the existing SINGLE, DOUBLE and TRIPLE recovery time modes; OFF, as the name implies, completely bypasses the compression section of the circuit while still running audio through the all-tube signal path and output transformers.

We’ve also tweaked the time-constants to allow for a much faster recovery time than the original was ever capable of. This is particularly useful for today’s more modern pop and electronic productions. 

However, changing these values resulted in a peculiar sonic oddity that we thought was too fun to omit. We call it glitch mode:

Simply set the V-Comp+ to TRIPLE Mode, fastest recovery time and crank the INPUT control. This now becomes even more pronounced with the faster recovery mode times and increased input gain from the DRIVE switch. This mode will change your world view on what the V-Comp+ is capable of.

…Vintage Vibe 

Many improvements and modifications have been made to the original circuit from the 1950’s in an effort to make the V-Comp+ more versatile when used in modern recording environments. But it is still right at home if you’re after a more vintage, indie, throw-back type of sound.

Lovingly hand-crafted, one-at-a-time in small batches right here in the USA!

To our AudioScape Family; We appreciate and thank all of YOU for our continued success! 
We hope you love this compressor just as much as we do.

AudioScape offers a 2 year warranty on any item it sells!

*Pairs now include the stereo link option. If buying a single unit, please email us and request the stereo link jack if you intend to buy a second unit in the future to link.

Features

• Proprietary custom-wound input and output transformers

• TRIAD® choke

• Seven tubes including 2 x EH 6V6 matched tubes for flawless performance and extended life, and a premium JJ gold pin 6386 tube for gain reduction

• Input drive switch features the DRIVE mode which adds 5db of gain to the input

• Four recovery time modes: SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE and OFF

• Nine position RECOVERY TIME rotary switch, the slowest setting still being the original Gates setting

• Continuously-variable INPUT and OUTPUT controls 

• Cornell Dubilier polypropylene axial capacitors

• Allen-Bradley carbon comp resistors in key areas of the signal path

• Electronically balanced +4dBu circuitry

• Alpha potentiometers

• Beefy Hammond power transformer

• Neutrik® XLR Input and Output Connectors (Real Metal)

• Internal 120v Power Supply

• Custom Vintage-Styled Lighted VU Gain-Reduction Meter

• Custom vintage-styled  replica knobs

• USA made Battleship Grey Silk-Screened Front Panel

FEATURED VIDEO DEMOS

Even with all of this being said: Great Products Speak for Themselves.

Lovingly Hand-Crafted, One-at-a-Time in Small Batches right here in the USA!

**Please listen to the audio examples for a TINY sampling of what this truly remarkable variable-mu compressor is capable of!**

To our AudioScape Family; We appreciate and thank all of YOU for our continued success!
We hope you love this compressor just as much as we do.

AUDIOSCAPE offers a 2 year warranty on any item it sells!

FEATURES:

DOCUMENTATION:

• V-COMP+ QUICK-START

• V-COMP+ MANUAL

HEAR IT IN ACTION!

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