Designed.
Never built.
What was once only explored in limited form, the D.W. Fearn VT-15 brings together the musical equalization of the VT-5 and the transparent, character-rich compression of the VT-7 in a single, cohesive design. Now brought to life in plugin form, it delivers a complete tube processing chain that feels natural, responsive, and deeply musical.
In partnership with D.W. Fearn, we’ve modeled the full signal path at the component level, capturing every transformer, tube stage, and interaction between EQ and compression. More than a combination of two processors, it’s a system where each stage enhances the other.
One chain,
endless possibilities.
The true power of the VT-15 is in the combination. Designed to be approached from multiple angles, each stage responds to and complements the other while retaining its own character. Shape tone into compression for a controlled, finished sound, or reverse the order for a more reactive, tone-forward result. A level of flexibility beyond traditional channel strip workflows.
Musical equalization,
reimagined.
Drawn directly from the acclaimed VT-5, the EQ stage is built around ear-tuned curves that shape tone with intention and ease, expanded with broad mid frequencies. Low shelves add weight without excess, mid cuts create space without thinning, and high shelves introduce air with a smooth, polished character.
Tube compression
that glues.
Powered by the VT-7, the compression stage delivers transparent, musical dynamics control with a balance of character that adapts to any source. It can remain subtle, adding cohesion and glue, or be pushed into a more forward, harmonically rich response. The Harder/Softer control shifts the feel from smooth and refined to bold and assertive.
Built for
modern workflows.
Exclusive plugin-only features extend the VT-15 for today’s workflows. A global wet/dry mix control enables parallel processing, while pre and post filtering add tone-shaping flexibility, and up to 8x oversampling ensures pristine audio quality across the entire chain.
System requirements
Available in 64-bit VST3 / AU / AAXmacOS 10.13 to macOS 15 (Intel & Silicon Native)
Windows 10 to 11 (64-bit)
iLok License Manager & iLok account required
Authorization via iLok 2/3, iLok Cloud & Machine
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FAQs
Yes, fully functional 14-day free trials are available. See eligible plugins.
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