Not Another Glue-Comp
A stereo bus compressor built on a classic British VCA topology. Transformer saturation, program-dependent auto-release, 4x oversampling.
I built this because I kept reaching for the same classic British console-style bus comp in every session — and nothing I could afford actually sounded right. Too clean, too slow, or just off. So I modeled the circuit myself.
Not Another Glue-Comp runs a VCA circuit with transformer saturation that adds harmonic density without muddying the low end. The compression reacts to your program material — faster on transients, slower on sustained content.
What it actually does:
- —Program-dependent auto-release — release time adapts to your material, reacting faster to transients and slower to sustained content
- —Transformer saturation adds 2nd and 3rd order harmonics without muddying the low end
- —VCA nonlinearities give it characteristic punch you don't get from clean digital designs
- —4x oversampling for alias-free processing on high-frequency content
Use it on:
- —Mix bus — 1–3 dB of gain reduction for cohesion without squashing
- —Drum bus — adds punch and tightens the kit
- —Any stereo bus where you want density without flattening dynamics
Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain, Mix. Plus a sidechain HPF from 30–185 Hz to keep kick and bass out of the detection circuit.
The demo is free — try it in your own session first.
Try before you buy — demo mode plays a 10-second silence every 2 minutes.
$29
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Hear the Difference
Switch between A (dry) and B (processed) while the audio plays.
Full Mix Bus
Drum Bus — Funk Beat 92 BPM
What Users Say
“Very transparent. It does seem to be more musical than other "glue" comps like this one.”
— Gearspace
“This is pretty nice, a difficult decision vs similar style comps that I already have.”
— Gearspace
“Transparent sound, the harmonics from the emulation enrich the tone. Even at higher compressions around 5 dB, no audible pumping. Even without compression, the signal is audibly enriched. Noticeable improvement in the highs with oversampling. Recommended.”
— recording.de
Features
Classic Bus Circuit
Faithful emulation of a legendary large-format console bus compressor topology
Transformer Saturation
Authentic transformer coloring adds warmth and harmonic richness
VCA Coloring
Subtle VCA nonlinearities for that glued, punchy character
Oversampling
OFF / 2x / 4x oversampling for pristine high-frequency accuracy
Stereo Link + SC HPF
Switchable stereo link and sidechain high-pass filter (30–185 Hz)
5 Presets
Switchable presets with per-session memory — settings never lost
System Requirements
macOS
macOS 12 or newer · AAX / AU / VST3
Apple Silicon + Intel (Universal)
Windows
Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer · AAX / VST3
Download Installer
Try before you buy — demo mode plays a 10-second silence every 2 minutes.
License file required — delivered by email after purchase.
Changelog
2026-03-19
- —Fixed high CPU usage when Godmode is enabled with no audio playing
2026-03-15
- —New: Godmode — additional saturation stage sampled from real solid-state hardware
2026-02-28
- —Fixed VST3 gain reduction metering for SSL UC1 and other hardware controllers
2026-02-26
- —macOS installer is now signed and notarized — no more Gatekeeper warnings
- —Zoom setting now persists when reopening the plugin
2026-02-24
- —Window scaling — resize the plugin UI to 75%, 100%, 125% or 150% via the preset menu
- —VST3 gain reduction reporting — DAWs like Cubase and Studio One now show GR in the mixer
2026-02-23
- —Fixed Windows installer path — now installs to C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
- —Installer language defaults to English
2026-02-20
- —Initial release
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