Here are just some of the MANY great units that your track may run though. These
units are classics and help to produce a warm, vintage smooth master.

 
 

API 550B

Digitally recreates the sound of API's 550B vintage Four Band Equalizer.The API 550 EQ played a major part in the history of music recording in the USA during the 60's and 70's. Originally conceived for use in API's consoles, this latest 550 "B" version is a continuation of the original 1967 550 through the 550A with one additional filter band and several new frequencies. The 550B artfully blends the past with the present. So many hit records still depend on the unique 550 sound, that the 550B will be an invaluable tool you will turn to again and again. The API 550B—unlike any other you will ever use.
     
  NEVE 1084

Digitally recreates the sound of of Neve's 1084 vintage Five Band Equalizer (3 bands plus HP/LP Filters).Based on the same technology as the 1073, the 1084 deliver the unique Neve sound. Originally fitted to the A1085 custom console built for Whitney Studios in Los Angeles. The1084s offer additional features including 3 switchable EQ bands with cut and boost, a high Q for presence and low pass/high pass filters.
 



Based on the renowned master buss center compressor of the SL 4000 G console. G-Master Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of its IC input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design. This compressor has long been prized by top engineers for its ability to “glue together” tracks, and is considered by many to be the ultimate finalizer that transforms a mix into a finished record.

SSL 4000

The equalization section of the SSL E-Channel is based on the renowned Black Knob equalizer, developed in 1983 by SSL in association with legendary producer George Martin. The Black Knob equalizer featured enhanced cut and boost ranges and a steeper 18dB/octave high pass filter for tighter control of low frequencies, as well as a smoother curve. The dynamics section features a soft-knee compressor/limiter and an expander/gate modeled on the SSL LS611E. Like the original, it can be placed before or after the equalization section, and makeup gain is automatically applied to maintain a steady output level.

 



PULTEC EQP-1A
PULTEC MEQ-5
PULTEC EQH-2

Need a little clarity or extension? Try that middle bell-shaped Boost dialing in the sharpness of the boost on the BANDWIDTH control. Something bugging you? Ease it off with the HF shelf control. You'll see. There's no substitute for a Pultec!


FAIRCHILD 670

Designed in the early 1950s, the Fairchild 670 is a variable-mu limiter. Variable-mu designs use an unusual form of vacuum tube that is capable of changing its gain dynamically. The Fairchild actually achieves gain reduction through the use of tubes!

The two channel Fairchild 670 is the “Holy Grail” of compressors in studio gear. Not only because of its price (around $30,000 on the vintage market), but its extreme rareness and the difficulties in maintaining such a piece. With 14 transformers, 20 vacuum tubes, and a 6 rack-space encompassing girth, the 670 is the heavyweight champion of compression

If you examine any monophonic or stereo record or tape available today, from any major labels throughout the world, it undoubtedly uses a FAIRCHILD limiter in its production somewhere along the line.


 		 Sony Oxford EQ with GML option

This highly accurate emulation, designed in collaboration with GML for the OXF-R3 console, has all the finer characteristics of the classic analogue outboard unit, faithfully reproducing all the control ranges and responses of the original EQ, even to the point of producing centre frequencies up to 26KHz.
 

Sony Oxford Inflator

The Inflator is a unique process that can provide an increase in the apparent loudness of almost any programme, without obvious loss of quality or audible reduction of dynamic range, yet avoiding damaging increases in the peak level of the signal. The inflator process can also bring power, presence and warmth to programme material and even provide headroom overload margin above digital maximum with a subtlety and musical character reminiscent of tube systems.
 
Sony Oxford Dynamics

The Oxford Dynamics plug-in is modeled on the extremely flexible and capable unit used in the OXF-R3 professional mixing console. The use of a feed-forward architecture with logarithmic side chain processing, making use of look-ahead techniques, ensures exemplary sonic characteristics and dynamic accuracy, with an artistic capability simply unavailable from other single units, analogue or digital.