COMP-4K-BUS by Antelope Audio is a VCA bus compressor plugin modelled after the legendary master bus compressor found in iconic British mixing consoles of the 1980s. Designed to bring together instruments and performances from multiple audio channels into one cohesive mix, it is the definitive "glue" compressor for mix bus and parallel processing applications.

Mix Bus Glue

COMP-4K-BUS excels at tying a mix together, providing the subtle dynamic control that makes individual elements feel connected and unified. Its VCA-based compression delivers punchy, transparent gain reduction that adds energy and cohesion without compromising clarity.

Flexible Attack and Release

With attack times ranging from 0.1 ms to 30 ms, the compressor accommodates both peak-grabbing precision and transient-friendly settings that let percussion breathe. The faithfully modelled Auto Release setting adapts intelligently to the programme material for natural, musical results.

Sidechain Filter and Parallel Compression

A continuously variable 0–500 Hz sidechain filter prevents low-frequency content from driving excessive pumping, while the Mix knob enables New York-style parallel compression directly within the plugin. Available in AAX, VST3, and AU formats for macOS and Windows.