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How does Bus Comp Classic compare to the 500-series G-Comp module and THE BUS+?

The G-Comp is a great way to access the SSL Bus Compressor in a double-wide 500-series module, whereas Bus Comp Classic allows you to have the SSL Bus Compressor in a 1U rack unit, with the added benefits of VCA Drive and a stereo external input. THE BUS+ extends the Bus Compressor far beyond the original, with a suite of additional features and a 2-band dynamic equaliser (D-EQ). All 3 models use high-performance THAT 2181 VCAs as the gain reduction component.

 500-Series Bus CompBus Comp ClassicTHE BUS+
Format500-Series1U2U
ModesStereoStereoDual Mono/Stereo/Mid-Side
S/C HPFYesYesYes
VCA Drive/4K Mode-YesYes
Stereo external side-chain input-YesYes
Mix--Yes
Negative Ratios--Yes
Expanded 11 and 31-position controls--Yes
LOW THD Mode--Yes
F/B Mode--Yes
2 Band Dynamic EQ--Yes
ControlsStepped and ContinuousStepped and ContinuousStepped