CA VG1 - VCA compressor

[diystudiotoys]

Hello fellows!
I want to introduce my new project to you - my version
of VCA based compressor in VPR500 form factor.

Short description:
That1246 as input buffer
2520 + 2503 transformer as output.
THAT2181 as VCA and detector

                                                                                                                              Controls:

                                                                                                              THRESHOLD sweepeble
                                                                                                              RATIO stepped
                                                                                                              ATTACK(POT)
                                                                                                              RELEASE(POT)
                                                                                                            MAKE UP(POT)
                                                                                                              WET/DRY(POT)
                                                                                                            HPF SIDECHAIN(BUTTON) with two selectable frequencies
                                                                                                            BYPASS(BUTTON) HARD BYPASS
                                                                                                            KNEE(BUTTON) SOFT, TIGHT

Kit include:

- all pcb boards
- front panel
- L bracket
- Screws, PCB stands

Order here  http://bit.ly/2gplK85 or here [email protected]

Build Manual

http://bit.ly/1WcHm6G


Mouser Cart

http://bit.ly/1Nt2a1a

BOM

http://bit.ly/1NiURLR

SAMPLES

https://soundcloud.com/diystudiotoys/sets

VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvu2FNyXfff9zqsw9BJRHg

FACEBOOK

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VG1 with Elma knobs

VG1 with SIFAM knobs

 

[diystudiotoys]

Preorder list

Upacesky              2  paid    shipped
avdo                        2  paid  shipped
djfatum                2  paid  shipped
dirty1_1garry    1  paid    shipped

 

[diystudiotoys]

control board

 

[diystudiotoys]

front panel

 

[dirty1_1garry]

Man, it looks awesome! Looking forward!

 

[Upacesky]

Really really awesome work.
Do you plan on releasing anything?

 

[vittoles]

hi,
how much for that?

 

[weiss]

Wow, great device!

 

[iprovlek]

8)

Looks great

 

[iprovlek]

Price?

 

[diystudiotoys]

Thank you for your inquiry!   The work has been almost finished, we’re waiting on the delivery of the proto PCB from the factory after which we’re doing the final testing, photos and sound samples. Then we’ll be ready to start selling the kits. 
As soon as we have the news we’ll post it here. Stay tuned! 

 

[iprovlek]

Hardly wait

 

[diystudiotoys]

Hello guys!
Today I've got a proto board 
Tomorrow i will start assembling  8)


Checkout an image below

 

[diystudiotoys]

TOP SIDE

 

[diystudiotoys]

BOTTOM SIDE

 

[G-Sun]

I'm very interested.
vca? rms or more peak-style?
Any specific inspirations and design-goals?
For tasks/instruments?

 

[diystudiotoys]

Hello everyone!
Having some great news, the first prototype was born and fully working. The PCB has been checked for mistakes, all pots and knobs are working correctly, and sounding great
Samples coming soon!

 

[diystudiotoys]

I'm very interested.
vca? rms or more peak-style?
Any specific inspirations and design-goals?
For tasks/instruments?

Hi G-sun,
This compressor are more peak style, it was a inspiration from SSL 4000 bus compressor.
I guess it would be useful for tracking on vox and instruments

 

[diystudiotoys]

Proto

 

[diystudiotoys]

VG1 +2520