2-channel tube compressor

The comp.two is based on a fully symmetrical tube circuit. The main audio path consists of SOWTER input and output transformers, two high-end coupling capacitors and input and output tubes (NOS 6N3 and 6CG7).

“True” dual mono is designed using separate power supplies for each channel. The potentiometers are ALPS encapsulated models. VU meters can be calibrated using a potentiometer hidden behind small holes in the faceplate. All switches use relays or directly change the control voltage. The two bypass switches separate the circuits, so only the input is directly connected to the output (actual bypass). An integrated circuit is used to regulate the VU meter. Apart from these circuits, the comp.two is made of discrete components and is hand-wired in Germany.

In addition to essential controls such as input, output, threshold, attack and release, the comp.two provides a side chain with a built-in four-stage crossover (neutral, 50, 74, 110 and 160 Hz ). This filter removes low frequencies that might otherwise affect the behavior of the compressor. The special "amp-only" mode only uses the input and output stages and not compression.
Some may say, "Tube compressors sound good but they're too slow. I prefer VCA compressors for their speed." The comp.two accomplishes both, with an attack of up to 600 µs it is extremely fast but it also has smooth and truly musical compression.