• Our modern take on the legendary dual-channel variable-mu tube compressor
• The distinctive weight, warmth, and authority of the original for any and every bus
• Use it as a native plug-in or in Flow® Studio & Console 1 Mixing System
This plug-in is the product of our quest to discover where the magic of the mythological 670 hardware lies – and distil it. Modern, musical, and that special kind of magical, Bus Processor 670 delivers the unmistakable weight and warmth of the original. Plus, added saturation control, spatialization, and sidechain features for a flexible, modern workflow.
Finally, this rare, sought-after, and expensive dual-channel variable-mu tube compressor has transcended its original form so it can transform your mix or master. Simsalabim.
Magic Bus
Pricey and prized, fewer than a thousand 670s were ever made, and it was originally used as a mastering limiter for vinyl. With a characteristic vibe heard from Motown to Abbey Road, the unit is known for adding sound and harmonic distortion even when you don’t do a thing. If you push it, it gives pump but – at its more subtle settings – the 670 is great for gluing things together in a warm, musical way. You can see why it’s useful on everything from the mix bus to drums, vocals, and electric guitars, and has earned its place in top studios worldwide.
What’s cool about variable-mu?
Variable-mu compression uses tubes to alter gain, and the compression ratio changes dynamically in response to the signal level. The result is the harmonically rich and musical compression that has made the original 670 legendary. This style of vintage processing is great for gluing things together with analog warmth and cohesion, making it ideal for mastering as well as mixing.
New Magic
To create our Bus Processor 670 plug-in, we took the finest elements of the original and added our own wouldn’t-it-be-cool-if ideas to make a totally unique tone machine. Starting with full control of saturation points with dedicated knobs for tube and transformer saturation, and a calibration knob to influence the unique compression-dependent saturation of the variable-mu architecture. We also included sidechain options that give you control over filters, tone shift and mono/stereo linking, as well as separate outputs for M/S channels. Then there are the new spatialization features that include air band, mono maker, and stereo widening knob.
Full-featured but dead-simple to use, Bus Processor 670 lets you find the magical sound of the 670 for yourself, with a workflow fit for your modern studio.
The Art of Rock & Roll
Science Our reputation for producing tools that improve workflow and offer the highest quality sound is rock solid—and long. We have forged strong partnerships with premium brands like Tube-Tech, Weiss, Chandler Limited, and Marshall. Partnerships that have lasted twenty years. This is the legacy Bus Processor 670 is built on. One of creativity, passion, and attention to detail. To create tools that innovate, you have to have heart, soul, and Rock & Roll Science.
In Short
• A dual-channel variable-mu tube compressor
• The essence of the legendary 670, distilled and made modern
• Unmistakably weighty and warm – just like the original hardware
• Added modern features, like saturation controls and spatialization features
• Enhanced workflow for modern engineering and production processes
• Console 1-ready: compatible with our mixing system hardware
• Flow® Studio-ready: compatible with our Flow Studio hardware
• Included in Flow® Mixing, Mastering & Complete Suite subscriptions
System Requirements
Supported CPU Families
Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively.
Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support.
Other Intel processors (Celeron, Pentium, and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions.
Supported Host Software (DAW)
Any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—we only officially test our plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However, we cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.
We strongly recommend using VST3, as some of our plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See our Legacy Installers.