SPL Venos – tube compressor

SPL is releasing a stereo compressor based on vintage tube models, with modern features.

Photo: official website spl.audio

The new model has stepped controls for precise adjustment and is suitable for mastering and mixing. Venos offers six operating modes: Linear, Modern, Vintage, Focus, Punch and External Sidechain. The main controls, including Input Gain, Threshold, Tube Bias and Output Gain, have 41 positions for greater precision. Attack and Release each have six settings.

Photo: official website spl.audio

The device has two special EQ settings: a gentle Air Bass mode (+2 dB) and Tape mode, which emulates tape with high-frequency roll-off. Users can also select Germanium, LED or Silicon diode modes, which affect attack and release behavior.

Photo: official website spl.audio

The SPL Venos will be available for about $5000.