The Z&H Designs VCA Compressor is a flagship analogue dynamics processor that combines the precision and flexibility of modern design with the classic sonic signatures of vintage VCA compression. Designed for mixbus, stem, and mastering applications, it delivers both the legendary British-style “glue” compression and the forward, punchy transient control of classic American VCA units, making it a uniquely versatile tool for today’s studios.
At the heart of the Z&H Designs VCA Compressor are premium modern VCA chips, carefully matched for ultra-low distortion below 0.005%, alongside a meticulously engineered power supply and PCB layout that ensures exceptional stability and a noise floor below -95dBu. Built with high-grade BC resistors and Panasonic capacitors, every detail of its design is optimised for mastering-grade performance.
The Z&H Designs VCA Compressor provides a wide palette of tone-shaping options. A dedicated Glue/Punch mode switch allows instant access to either smooth, cohesive mixbus compression or sharp, transient-focused dynamics. The transformer-coupled Colour Module adds harmonic richness, with saturation adjustable from subtle warmth to 1% transformer-driven thickness. Unique Spark and Boom feedback circuits further enhance the tonal palette, offering subtle, organic lifts in the high and low ranges at 10kHz and 120Hz respectively.
Additional features of the Z&H Designs VCA Compressor include expanded attack and release controls, tilt and high-pass sidechain filters for precise frequency shaping, soft-knee switching, parallel compression via a Mix knob, and the return of a 100% analogue Auto Fade function for elegant outros without the need for DAW automation. The unit is equally capable of ultra-clean transparent levelling and rich analogue colouration, giving engineers freedom to sculpt dynamics with accuracy and character.
Handcrafted with boutique-grade attention to detail, every Z&H Designs VCA Compressor is tested and signed by professional engineers before shipping. Backed by a five-year warranty, a 14-day trial guarantee, and worldwide free shipping, it represents a powerful blend of modern precision and classic analogue soul.
Features
- British-style Glue and American-style Punch modes
- Transformer-coupled Colour Module for harmonic saturation
- Spark and Boom feedback circuits for tonal enhancement
- Tilt and high-pass sidechain filters
- Expanded attack and release controls
- Soft-knee toggle for flexible compression response
- Parallel compression with Mix control
- Analogue Auto Fade function
- Ultra-low distortion (<0.005%) and low noise floor (-95dBu)
- Premium modern VCA chips, BC resistors, and Panasonic capacitors
- Handcrafted, tested, and signed by professional engineers
- Worldwide free shipping, 5-year warranty, and 14-day trial guarantee
