ART PRO VLA (Whatzzzz Up..?)

[snatchman]

Hi guys/gals, I've seen this compressor posted here quite a lot and I'm wondering exactly how it performs. I 've even seen it praised in the company of some "high-end" compressors, used by some experienced engineers,etc. So, what makes the VLA "useful", as the cost doesn't really reflect the performance ratio! Just want to justify that saying, "you get what you pay for"..because if it's as good as the posts, I want me one!

[loosegravel]

anyone know if you can still get it for less then 300 from MF? need some sort of passcode or sumtin?

[cgarges]

Love it. Use the search function and you can see LOTS of posts about people's specific likes and uses.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

[MASSIVE Mastering]

Everyone should have at least one.

[Red Rockets Glare]

If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

-Ferris Beuller, Bathroom Soliliquy


This thing does for D.I. Bass guitar what a Ferarri does for an underage driver.

[Milkmansound]

it is great for a lot of things - but it really does do magic with DI bass. I would look for a used one - since I am fairly confident they moved the manufacturing over to China, and some people on this board have had trouble with the new ones.

[snatchman]

Thanks for the replys people. How do it perform on the stereo buss?

[Red Rockets Glare]

stereo buss is a cool sound for sure, but not something I'd use all the time.
I like smashing tracks to tape, and if I didn't have a nice two track to do that with, I'd use the VLA on the stereo buss more.

[awolski]

At that price range, the RNC is more versatile overall and more transparent sounding. But the Pro VLA handles bass much better IMO and has more sonic character.