50 years of API - how to celebrate? With two limited editions (50!) of the 862 and 2500 sporting gold faceplates, making them collectors' items for the truest of true studio hounds.
The SSL Origin is a 32-channel console designed for modern hybrid workflows. It features the E-series EQ, the "glue" bus comp, the nifty Listen mic compressor alongside new PureDrive mic pres.
The stylish desk has eight input channels and eight 500 Series slots, as well as 16 summing channels (24 during mix) with LED metering. It uses the same circuitry and components as other API consoles.
New black faceplate aside, the THD variant introduces a number of user-requested features. First comes the Grab control which makes the compression more aggressive and apparent.
Utilizing HA's Carnhill transformer-based Class A '73-style input and output stages, the Successor's mission is combining vintage-style looks and character with modern functionality.
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Solid State Logic has overhauled its plug-ins with the release of SSL Native v6. The update brings a facelift, more than anything, or in SSL's own words — a "remaster". It's also all the SSL you need for USD ...
Designed to emulate the 'all-buutons-in' trick with the famous 1176 compressor, The Monster includes a couple of features for extra versatility. Could this be the coolest free plugin this year?
Analog Studio Rack is the third release from the life work of Nomad Factory's Bernie Torelli, and aims to be the "Ultimate Analog Channel Strip Plug-in".
