V-Comp is a Waves compressor and limiter that reproduces the diode-bridge gain stage of the 2254 bus processor, first introduced in 1969.
V-Comp at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €31.74 (regular €165.41) |
What V-Comp does
A switchable option turns the compressor into a de-esser, and the even-dynamics function can be turned off so that only the character of the circuit remains. Four analog characters are offered, and three audio transformers are modeled to give the sound its thickness and texture.
The V-Comp crack release circulates as a repack, and searches tend to pair the plugin name with keygen, serial key and torrent.
Key features
- Diode-bridge compression. The gain stage follows the diode-bridge design of the 2254 bus processor, which the developer describes as faithful to the original unit.
- Analog characters. Four analog characters can be selected, each changing how the modeled transformers and gain stage respond.
- Even dynamics control. The even-dynamics function can be turned off so that the compression keeps only the classic character of the unit.
- Factory presets. The plugin includes 37 presets made by mixing engineers, which the developer lists as its starting points.
Compatibility
V-Comp is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 as the minimum operating system.
Plugins similar to V-Comp
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-Comp | Waves | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €31.74 (regular €165.41) |
| Comp DIODE-609 | Arturia | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| LT2 Comp | Tone Empire | Compressor | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| Precision Comp/Limiter | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Diode 609 | Antelope Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
V-Comp was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €31.74, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
V-Comp FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for V-Comp?
Searches pair the plugin name with serial key and keygen, and the release is most often shared as a patched or repacked build.