Universal Audio launches the Neve Preamp Plug-In & Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Plug-In Collection
Universal Audio has announced the launch of its new Neve Preamp Plug-In along with Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Plug-In exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and UA Audio Interfaces.
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Plug-in
Universal Audio states, “The new Helios Type 69 offers a ground-up redesign of the original hardware’s famously bold passive three-band EQ. For the first time, the Helios Type 69 plug-in perfectly emulates the rich-sounding inductor saturation behaviors that keep radical EQ moves sounding ultra-musical, even at extreme settings.“
Finally, owners of UA Audio Interfaces can track in real time with Helios’ vintage analog channel, like having the original hardware. The Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ plug-in also supports Universal Audio’s Unison technology, giving UA Audio Interface users the Type 69’s all-important impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors that have contributed to making it an iconic hit-making console.
Neve Preamp Plug-In
Reportedly, this plug-in combines sonic attributes and features of both the coveted 1073 and 1290 designs and provides all the features, bandwidth, and attitude of Rupert Neve’s original hardware design, as heard on countless classic recordings. By thoroughly modeling the dual-stage “Red Knob” preamp and output amplifier with obsessive detail, the Neve Preamp plug-in replicates the sound and behavior of the original preamp with stunning accuracy.
Owners of UA Audio Interfaces can now track through an iconic Neve preamp in real time, with a low DSP use vintage analog channel. The Neve Preamp also supports Universal Audio’s Unison technology, giving UA Audio Interface users the Neve preamp’s all-important impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors that have contributed to making it a recording icon.
UAD-2 hardware owners can also employ the Neve Preamp plug-in for mixing and tone shaping — without ever leaving the box. Also with its lower DSP usage, users can easily place Neve Preamp plug-in instances across multiple channels, turning to their favorite DAW into a classic Neve console.
Neve Preamp Plug-In Key attributes:
• An authentic end-to-end circuit emulation of the legendary class-A, Neve mic preamp, exclusively for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces
• Combines sonic attributes and features of both the coveted 1073 and 1290 designs
• Thoroughly modeled dual-stage “Red Knob” preamp and output amplifier
• Unison technology for UA Audio Interfaces offers authentic tone, touch, and feel of the classic Neve preamp, including precise impedance matching
• Lower DSP usage for plug-in instances across multiple channels