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E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPRESSOR *DEPOSIT*

£150.00

Price includes VAT & shipping cost.

PREORDER DEPOSIT FOR THE NEXT BATCH OF E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPRESSOR (INTRO PRICE £1299 INC VAT) - BATCH 1 HAS SOLD OUT!

PREORDER NOW AT THE INTRO DISCOUNT PRICE OF £1299 INC VAT TO SECURE YOUR UNIT ON THE NEXT BATCH! THIS IS A DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE COST. PLEASE ALLOW 5-6 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING. IF YOU PREFER, EMAIL INFO@AUDIO-SCAPE.CO.UK TO REQUEST A PREORDER.

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AudioScape is proud to introduce the Buss Compressor Deluxe Stereo E-Series VCA compressor, a remarkably faithful recreation of a legendary British console’s E-Series center-section quad bus Compressor.

Truly the “face that launched a thousand ships”, it’s often said that the majority of charting hits in the 1980s were mixed on a 4000E. One of the biggest reasons engineers loved that console so much was due to the VCA quad bus compressor installed in the master section. The quad compressor had a uniquely aggressive characteristic on the low-end that made the kick and snare jump out of the monitors, and made the mixes slam. That sound was due mostly to the 202(C) Gold Can VCAs used, and the dual-transistors around them. In later revisions, the 202(C) was replaced, and the ballistics of the quad bus compressor changed dramatically.

Now, AudioScape has recreated the much-loved E-Series compressor in the Buss Comp Deluxe. We deconstructed an original 202(C) VCA and found that the actual build deviated from the printed specification, which is easily found online. Our in-house built 202C VCAs are built to the correct specification. It’s the first time since the 80s that an E-Series bus compressor has been available with correctly built VCAs! To support those VCAs, we’re using NOS dual transistors that are identical to the originals. There’s no more accurate recreation of this storied compressor available. This was a labor of love and took many years to recreate accurately.

AudioScape has added a few updates to this edition, making it an even more indispensable tool for creating giant mixes. The updates include a switchable LINK function, so multiple Buss Comp Deluxes can be used in unlink mode, (unlike the ‘fixed’ internal link design), and a SLAM function that will take your mixes all the way to the edge!

Also included is a BLEND control, for “wet” to “dry” mixing of compressed/ uncompressed audio, and a stereo WIDTH control that can widen the soundstage, but can be defeated and removed from the signal chain by simply pulling out on the knob. We’ve added more control over the side-chain (S-C) filter by giving the user a range of high-pass corner frequencies to choose from, from 60-320 Hz, or OFF completely.

We’ve even added a switchable IRON feature that will engage some of our favorite Cinemag output transformers, giving even more tonal options.

Fired-up yet?? We are! Stay tuned, the Buss Comp Deluxe is on it’s way

FREE UK Shipping!

Euro & UK Voltage

AUDIOSCAPE offers a HASSLE-FREE, 2-YEAR UK WARRANTY included with EVERY unit we sell!

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Price includes VAT & shipping cost.

PREORDER DEPOSIT FOR THE NEXT BATCH OF E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPRESSOR (INTRO PRICE £1299 INC VAT) - BATCH 1 HAS SOLD OUT!

PREORDER NOW AT THE INTRO DISCOUNT PRICE OF £1299 INC VAT TO SECURE YOUR UNIT ON THE NEXT BATCH! THIS IS A DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE COST. PLEASE ALLOW 5-6 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING. IF YOU PREFER, EMAIL INFO@AUDIO-SCAPE.CO.UK TO REQUEST A PREORDER.

___________________________

AudioScape is proud to introduce the Buss Compressor Deluxe Stereo E-Series VCA compressor, a remarkably faithful recreation of a legendary British console’s E-Series center-section quad bus Compressor.

Truly the “face that launched a thousand ships”, it’s often said that the majority of charting hits in the 1980s were mixed on a 4000E. One of the biggest reasons engineers loved that console so much was due to the VCA quad bus compressor installed in the master section. The quad compressor had a uniquely aggressive characteristic on the low-end that made the kick and snare jump out of the monitors, and made the mixes slam. That sound was due mostly to the 202(C) Gold Can VCAs used, and the dual-transistors around them. In later revisions, the 202(C) was replaced, and the ballistics of the quad bus compressor changed dramatically.

Now, AudioScape has recreated the much-loved E-Series compressor in the Buss Comp Deluxe. We deconstructed an original 202(C) VCA and found that the actual build deviated from the printed specification, which is easily found online. Our in-house built 202C VCAs are built to the correct specification. It’s the first time since the 80s that an E-Series bus compressor has been available with correctly built VCAs! To support those VCAs, we’re using NOS dual transistors that are identical to the originals. There’s no more accurate recreation of this storied compressor available. This was a labor of love and took many years to recreate accurately.

AudioScape has added a few updates to this edition, making it an even more indispensable tool for creating giant mixes. The updates include a switchable LINK function, so multiple Buss Comp Deluxes can be used in unlink mode, (unlike the ‘fixed’ internal link design), and a SLAM function that will take your mixes all the way to the edge!

Also included is a BLEND control, for “wet” to “dry” mixing of compressed/ uncompressed audio, and a stereo WIDTH control that can widen the soundstage, but can be defeated and removed from the signal chain by simply pulling out on the knob. We’ve added more control over the side-chain (S-C) filter by giving the user a range of high-pass corner frequencies to choose from, from 60-320 Hz, or OFF completely.

We’ve even added a switchable IRON feature that will engage some of our favorite Cinemag output transformers, giving even more tonal options.

Fired-up yet?? We are! Stay tuned, the Buss Comp Deluxe is on it’s way

FREE UK Shipping!

Euro & UK Voltage

AUDIOSCAPE offers a HASSLE-FREE, 2-YEAR UK WARRANTY included with EVERY unit we sell!

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MIX; MEET GLUE! PURITY OF TONE. DEVOID OF DISTRACTIONS.

At the heart of our BUSS COMPRESSOR lies a custom-designed PCB utilizing a true QUAD VCA Design. Developed to exacting standards, it recreates every nuance and timbre of the original, classic British Console compressor. Employing an exclusive, true stereo sidechain design (as found in the original desks), results in a noticeable, euphonic sonic impact. The BUSS COMPRESSOR therefore has a much more pleasant, natural and open sound (especially when pushed), just like the legendary British Console compressor we’ve aimed to recreate; this is where some other units tend to fall short, shrink the stereo image and underperform as compared to the original.

Original Sifam knobs and original style push button switches

Genuine, pure British Console E series compressor tone and action without countless, often unnecessary “mods” that seemingly rob this circuit of its strikingly magical ability to add glue, cohesion and added stereo field width / depth.

Hand-crafted one at a time in the USA, the E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPRESSOR is truly boutique, in every sense of the word.
Don’t be fooled by mass produced imitations made overseas. Yes, we’re biased. Hahaha. But we know what goes into EACH and EVERY product we offer.

As far as we’re concerned, there truly is no comparison and we hope you enjoy your E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPRESSOR as much as we are proud of it!

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A E-SERIES DELUXE BUSS COMPPRESSOR?

- Proudly built in small-batches from end to end on site, in the USA by a small team of skilled assemblers. Each assembler is assigned 2 products, making them masters of their craft!
- KNOW where your hard-earned money is going and feel GOOD about ANY purchase made from us! Every dollar spent helps feed a family, fund college tuition and supports NEW product development / R & D!
- Our margins are very tight. BUT this sacrifice allows us FULL control over EVERY aspect of the manufacturing and assembly process.
- We are able to capitalize on the USA surplus market and use NOS parts where it matters and most importantly, we are able to offer a product that is (in our biased opinions), simply a step above the competition. ;-)

AUDIOSCAPE offers a HASSLE-FREE, 2-YEAR WARRANTY included with EVERY unit we sell!
**FREE PATCHRAT PRO SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDED WITH EVERY PURCHASE! **

FEATURES:

  • Handcrafted in the USA

  • Stylish 1U 19" Rackmount USA Made Case & Front Panel

  • Custom-Designed PCB (using original Center Section Scheme)

  • The MOST vintage accurate 202C GOLD CAN VCA’s available

  • True-Stereo VCA Controlled Compression (Custom Turbo Mod) - Not Summed Mono Like Other Designs

  • IN/OUT Compression and Iron Push Button Switches in vintage accurate Tan housing

  • Our favorite Cinemag Output transformers for the best saturation

  • 6 position Sidechain High-Pass Filter Switch

  • 6 stepped ratios (1.5, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

  • 11 attack times ( .1, .2, .3, .6, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 30)

  • 11 Release times ( .03, .05, .1, .2, .3 .4, .6, .9, 1.2, 1.5, AUTO)

  • SLAM switch (a creative addition to the buss comp utilizing a fixed 20:1 ratio and additional gain, so much fun in use)

  • Blend control

  • Continuously Variable Threshold and Makeup Gain Controls

  • Stereo Width Control (switchable on/off via pull switch)

  • External Sidechain jack (switching jack on back panel)

  • Continuously Variable +/- 20dB Make-Up Gain Control

  • Highest Quality, USA- Vintage and NOS Sourced Components Used Throughout (chosen to achieve the most Sonically Authentic Recreation)

  • Alpha Potentiometers and Lorlin Rotary Switches

  • Backlit, Original-Styled Analog dB Gain Reduction Meter

  • Period-Correct Replica Knobs

  • Electronically Balanced +4dBu Circuitry

  • Neutrik XLR Input and Output connectors

  • Antek Power Transformer

  • Internal 120V/240V Power Supply

    **specifications, parts & pricing subject to change because sh*t happens ;-)

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