REQ: gbSoundlab TubeMU
TubeMU, It is a vintage compressor that emulates the density and the RMS generated in this type of device equipped with valves with a variable «MU» factor, initially designed for radio frequency. This one in particular is called “Variable - Mu” and it means that the amplification gain is variable by polarizing the “grids of the first two triode valves” with negative voltage. The higher the amplified signal, by the internal side chain circuit, the higher the control voltage and therefore the greater the gain reduction. The uniformity of the signal is given because its control circuit is of the “Feedback Compressor” type and for that reason this type of machine has the distinctive musicality.
These compressors behave in a totally different way from the others, such as Optics, VCA, FET, and Diode Bridge, the latter also very similar to the "Variable - Mu" but with greater distortion.
With TubeMU, we can obtain large and uniform reverbs, as in many productions of a few years ago and of the style “Trance” current. A smooth way to embellish all kinds of instruments, complete mixes, and grouping buses for linking instruments and vocals.
TubeMUIt's surely the sweetest compressor in your tool drawer, but don't worry if you don't know if it will be optimal for this style or that. TubeMU it is an all-rounder.
Plugin formats:
AU, VST, VST3 64-bit Mac OS 10.11, and above.
VST, VST3 64-bit Windows 8.1, and above