Igor’s DIY VCA is a replacement for the hard-to-find DBX202x VCAs found in the original SSL compressors. It’s the same VCA used in Igor’s MixBUZZ1 SSL-type compressor and it can be used in any similar project. The VCA is built around four THAT2181 chips which are widely available.

Photo courtesy of I.J. Research

Notable Features:

• Replaces a DBX202x or similar VCA
• Suitable for any SSL-type buss compressor project
• Uses four THAT2181

Price:

• $6 for one PCB
• $10 for a pair
• FREE with any order of more than $50

More information:

• Order via Igor’s DIY Recording Market store.