Transform your audio tracks with the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670, a plugin that encapsulates the revered Fairchild™ 670's sonic brilliance. This meticulously crafted plugin brings the legendary Vari-MU compression to your digital audio workstation, capturing the authentic warmth and musicality of its hardware counterpart. Thanks to its precision modeling, every control and nuance of the original unit has been faithfully reproduced, offering you the "golden reference" in compression.

Designed to enhance the emotional depth of your music, this plugin’s tube signal path and gain reduction mode provide an unparalleled touch of magic, ensuring your mixes sound cohesive and vibrant. The Model 670 features dual independent limiters, allowing for versatile stereo processing. Whether working in L/R or M/S modes, it excels in mastering scenarios, offering precise control over mid or side elements of your mix.

Its rapid attack time makes it an excellent choice for peak limiting, while the variable release times enable aggressive limiting without unwanted artifacts. Perfect for the stereo bus, this plugin also shines on drum submixes, unifying the kit into a singular, dynamic instrument. Additionally, on vocal tracks, its tube circuitry adds richness and harmonic presence, making it a luxurious yet accessible option for any DAW user.

Key Features:

• Faithful reproduction of the Fairchild™ 670's controls and sound
• Dual independent limiters for L/R or M/S processing
• Tube signal path for warmth and musicality
• Ideal for stereo bus, vocal tracks, and drum submixes
• Fast attack time and variable release times for versatile limiting
• Compatible with major DAWs and plugin formats: Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX
• System requirements: 64-bit Mac or Windows with 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

Product specs

FAQs

Is the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 suitable for mastering?

Yes, the IK Multimedia Model 670 is ideal for mastering due to its detailed emulation of the Fairchild 670's tube signal path, providing smooth and musical compression.

What platforms is the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 compatible with?

This compressor/limiter plugin is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, supporting AAX, VST2, VST3, and AU formats.

Can the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 be used on individual tracks?

Yes, while it's ideal for stereo mix bus applications, the Model 670 also works effectively on individual tracks, offering versatile compression for various sources.

What are the system requirements for the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 on Mac?

The Model 670 requires a Mac with OS X 10.9.5 or later, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher, and at least 4GB of RAM.

Does the IK Multimedia Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 require any specific hardware?

No specific hardware is required beyond a compatible computer, as it is a software plugin available for download.