StaGate
Legendary American Tube Compressor
Variable MU tube compression from the 1950s — Single & Double modes, tube warmth, stereo balance, dual VU meters & true bypass
VST3 · AU · AAX | Mac OS & WIN
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The Sound of Classic Records
Variable MU Tube Compression
Inspired by the Legendary American Tube Compressor from the 1950s, this cutting-edge emulation captures the essence of the iconic Variable MU design and its characteristic Tube Warmth. The plugin offers unparalleled smoothness and musical compression with Single and Double modes from the original.
- Variable MU Design: Smooth, program-dependent compression
- Tube Warmth: Rich harmonic saturation and vintage character
- Single/Double Modes: Classic slow and fast time constants
- Musical compression that naturally responds to your audio
- Authentic 1950s American tube compressor emulation
Legendary Character
This compressor excels in its ability to subtly glue together the elements of a mix, making it a favorite for vocals, bass, and across the mix bus. The tubes at the heart of the device introduce a pleasing harmonic distortion, creating a lush texture that enhances the sonic palette. This results in tracks that feel cohesively polished and resonant, with a vintage touch that recalls the warmth and richness of classic records.
- Subtly glues mix elements together
- Pleasing tube harmonic distortion
- Lush texture enhances the sonic palette
- Cohesively polished and resonant tracks
- Vintage warmth and richness of classic records
See & Hear It In Action
A complete walkthrough and audio demos of the StaGate compressor
Overview
Hear The Difference
Listen to StaGate processing on various sources
Works On Everything
Vocals, bass, drums, mix bus — anywhere you need warm, musical Variable MU compression
Vocals
The classic home of Variable MU compression. Smooth, musical gain riding that sits vocals perfectly in any mix with vintage warmth.
Bass & Guitar
Even, warm sustain on bass. Tube saturation on guitar. The harmonic richness adds depth and character to any string instrument.
Drums & Percussion
Double mode provides fast time constants perfect for punchy, aggressive drum compression. Single mode for smooth overhead glue.
Mix Bus
The ultimate mix bus compressor. Gently glue your entire mix together with cohesive warmth and vintage tube character.
Mastering
Precise stereo balance control and gentle Variable MU compression make StaGate ideal for mastering applications.
Synths & Keys
Tame dynamic synth patches while adding tube warmth. The harmonic distortion enhances the sonic palette beautifully.
Features & Controls
Variable MU (gain) compression provides smooth, program-dependent dynamics control. The compression ratio automatically adjusts based on the input signal, creating musical and transparent gain reduction perfect for vocals and mix bus processing.
Drive the input to achieve the desired amount of compression and tube saturation. The output control compensates for gain reduction while adding subtle harmonic coloration when pushed.
Single mode provides slow attack and release times perfect for gentle, transparent compression. Double mode offers faster time constants for more aggressive control and punch - ideal for drums and percussive material.
Fine-tune the stereo balance and compensate for any channel differences. Essential for mastering applications where precise stereo imaging is critical.
Classic VU meters display gain reduction for both left and right channels independently, allowing precise monitoring of stereo compression behavior.
The tube circuitry adds rich harmonic content, from subtle warmth to more pronounced saturation. This musical distortion enhances the sonic palette with vintage character.
Engage true bypass for A/B comparison. The bypass maintains proper gain staging for accurate before/after evaluation of the compression and tube coloration.
Specifications
System Requirements
Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit)
Windows: Windows 10 or later
macOS: OSX Mojave or later
CPU: Apple Silicon / Intel i5 or later / AMD Athlon 64
RAM: 2 GB minimum
Disk Space: 300 MB
DAW Compatibility
macOS: Logic Pro, Ableton Live 11+, Pro Tools 12, FL Studio, Cubase, PreSonus Studio One, Reaper
Windows: Ableton Live 11, Pro Tools 12, FL Studio, Cubase, Bitwig, PreSonus Studio One, Reaper
Compatible with all major DAWs supporting VST3, AU, or AAX formats
Installation
macOS: Download StaGate.pkg file, click open and follow instructions
Windows: Run StaGate.exe installer, follow the installation wizard
Apple Silicon: Native support
License: Authorization requires internet connection
Activations: 3 machines per license