BC-1
BASS COMPRESSOR
Press LEARN once. Get the right compression for your bass.
Download (v1.0.4)
Bass-First Design
Pick your style: Finger / Slap / Pick
One-Button LEARN
Play 5–8 seconds and BC-1 sets Threshold / Ratio / Attack / Release for you
Product Description
BC-1 is a dedicated bass compressor that analyzes your bass and suggests compression settings.
Pick your playing style (Finger / Slap / Pick), and LEARN analyzes the bass signal to suggest compression settings for that style.
It has real-time gain reduction metering and 5 knobs.
Features
01
One-Button Setup
Press LEARN and play back the track for a few seconds. BC-1 analyzes the bass dynamics and sets starting values for threshold, ratio, attack and release automatically.
02
Pick Your Playing Style
Select Finger, Slap or Pick, and the dynamics processing is tailored to the chosen style for consistent, punchy output.
03
Shape Your Sound
Choose from SOFT, NORMAL or HARD compression modes to set the character you want, from transparent glue to aggressive punch.
04
Hands-Free Control
Auto Makeup Gain and Auto Release keep level and release behavior in check automatically.
Specifications
- Automatic bass signal analysis (up to 8 seconds)
- Three compression modes: SOFT / NORMAL / HARD
- Three playing styles: FINGER / SLAP / PICK
- Manual control of 5 knobs (Threshold / Ratio / Attack / Release / Output)
- Auto Makeup Gain
- Auto Release
- ATTACK MODE switch
- Real-time gain reduction metering
Try LEARN for free first
How It Works
01
Press LEARN
Press the LEARN button on the plugin to activate analysis mode.
02
Play Your Bass
Play your bass for 5–8 seconds, or play back your bass track in your DAW.
03
Done
BC-1 analyzes your audio and automatically sets starting values for the compression settings.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 or later / macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
- Format: VST3 (Windows / macOS) / Audio Unit (macOS only) / 64-bit
- Internet: Required for initial activation.
Feature Comparison
Even in the free version, LEARN, mode switches, and compression run as usual. Upgrade to the full version to fine-tune the LEARN-suggested settings with the 5 knobs.
| Feature | Free | Full |
|---|---|---|
| LEARN button (auto analysis) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Playing style switch (FINGER / SLAP / PICK) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comp Mode (SOFT / NORMAL / HARD) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Makeup Gain / Auto Release | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gain reduction metering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compression processing (audio output) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual control of the 5 knobs (Threshold / Ratio / Attack / Release / Output) | − | ✓ |
Press LEARN once. Get the right compression for your bass.
Manual
BC-1 User Manual (EN)
Open PDF
Last Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Update History / Details
v1.0.4 (Jun 29, 2026 - Latest)
- macOS Universal Binary support (Apple Silicon native + Intel)
- Windows font rendering fix
v1.0.3 (Mar 31, 2026)
- Security improvements
- Improved stability
v1.0.2 (Mar 11, 2026)
- Improved stability
- Settings analyzed by LEARN are now saved with your DAW project. ATTACK MODE / COMP MODE / PLAY STYLE are correctly restored after closing and reopening the project.
v1.0.1 (Mar 2, 2026)
- Minor bug fixes and improved stability
v1.0.0 (Feb 21, 2026)
- Initial release