macOS · Windows
VCA-1
Analog-style mastering riser
VCA-1 is an analog-style mastering riser from Monarch Labs Collective — dual-channel sidechain EQ, THAT 2181A-class VCA compression, odd harmonics, 12AY7 tube color, and a true-peak brickwall. Dual Mono, Stereo Link, M/S, and Smart Assist.
Perpetual · 3 seats
VCA-1 audio demo
Dedicated dry/wet cut coming soon. Grab the press kit for UI stills and copy, or try the free muted demo.
Audio demo coming soon
Mastering riser — EQ, VCA glue, tube heat, and a brickwall in one chassis.
VCA-1 is an analog-style mastering riser from Monarch Labs Collective — dual-channel sidechain EQ, THAT 2181A-class VCA compression, odd harmonics, 12AY7 tube color, and a true-peak brickwall. Dual Mono, Stereo Link, M/S, and Smart Assist.
- Signal path: LL1540-class in → EQ/SC-EQ → VCA → odd harmonics → 12AY7 → brickwall → LL1585-class out
- Modes: Dual Mono · Stereo Link · Mid/Side (+ mute Mid/Side)
- Auto Creator dual-TC release · soft knee · parallel Mix
- Smart Assist — Auto bias, Learn SC HP, Listen→thresh, loudness match, ceiling guard
- Meters: Comp GR · Limiter GR · OUT (Peak / Average VU)
- AU + VST3 (+ Standalone) macOS · VST3 + Standalone Windows
- Buy once · $10 · perpetual · up to 3 seats
- Full riser path — not a bare compressor — at Dynik/GRAB pricing
- Stereo Link and Auto Creator ballistics built for bus work
- Smart Assist for faster, safer bus decisions
- Formats: AU · VST3 · Standalone
- Platforms: macOS · Windows
- License: perpetual · up to 3 seats · $10
Before you buy
Which formats and platforms?+
AU + VST3 (+ Standalone) on macOS; VST3 + Standalone on Windows. One download per OS.
Is this a subscription?+
No. VCA-1 is $10 buy-once / perpetual. Activate on up to three machines and re-download from your account anytime.
VCA-1 price $10.00
