I always thought it was the digital compression on 2-Buss that was the ME's worst nightmare.!..

..I 've used analog 2-buss compression and it's never been a problem for MEs before. I've also used the VLA with good results also. Actuallly, sometimes with less detrimental attributes than the GSSL clones. The GSSL (IME), can be sometimes too aggressive..( depending on the track).. But as always, YMMV....