43 Results for "transformer"

Introducing the Cloudlifter X transformer-based in-line mic pre

The Cloudlifter X adds a Cinemag transformer to the popular in-line mic preamp design, giving you up to 36 dB of additional gain.

Which are the best mic preamps for home recording?

Do you actually need a separate microphone preamp? We take a look at some of the best mic preamps for home recording and find out.

Why is the Neve 1073 such a sought-after mic preamp?

We briefly explore the history of the iconic Neve 1073 channel strip and check out some of the different formats and designs available.

Vanguard V13 Gen2 tube microphone goes for warmth and detail

The Vanguard Audio Labs V13 Gen2 tube condenser microphone improves its predecessor in various places while embodying its decisive qualities.

SSL Fusion Transformer plug-in: get some British iron!

Transformer replicates the sonic impact of the 600-ohm, 1:1-wound under-damped output transformer found in the SSL Fusion processor.

KIT Plugins launches Core Compressor: a modern take on Neve dynamics

Core Compressor takes on a "world-class compressor" with transformer modeling and parameters for both precision and character processing.

Best free plug-ins this week: TesslaSE MkII, Dirty Spring and NANDroid

This week, we’re celebrating the return of a freeware classic. We’ve also got a spring reverb and an experimental synth. Here’s TesslaSE MkII, Dirty Spring and NANDroid.

Wavegrove Maji: transformer plug-in saturates and compresses using physics

Maji works like a kind of transformer that is "pushed" beyond its natural limit to generate analog compression and saturation. In a plug-in!

Buzz Audio Velox: A boutique stereo optical compressor (that’s not an LA2A!)

A boutique stereo compressor, Velox is a reworking of a 1999 optical unit, available in two versions with an optional Lundahl output transformer.

Tone Projects Kelvin Tone Shaper: A dual-stage saturation and passive EQ plug-in

Kelvin combines tube, diode, and transformer zing with detailed tone shaping from its EQ bands and stereo widening through harmonic distortion.

Rast Sound Transformer: add morphing resonances to any audio track

Rast Sound Transformer lets you turn your audio signals into something completely different using a set of four modulated resonators.

Rupert Neve Designs MBC: A/D converter with analog drive paths

Here's a posh new way to get 2 channels of analog audio into your DAW: Rupert Neve Designs has launched the MBC Master Buss Converter with selectable analog drive paths and limiters.

Kush Audio Silika: a digital compressor that sounds just as good as analog?

Kush Audio says that its new Silika compressor plug-in sounds just as good as analog hardware. What does Silika have to offer, and can it live up to these claims?

Korneff Audio Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 lets you swap tubes, transformers and more

Ever wanted to experiment with different tubes, transformers and transistors in a compressor? Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 by Korneff Audio lets you do just that. The plug-in has just received a major update.

Can Lightning Boy Audio 2020’s Instrument Transformer upgrade your tone?

Lightning Boy Audio says its new 1:1 passive 2020 Instrument Transformer can add some studio grade sparkle to your guitar tone, but could also be useful on bass and synth.

Radial HDI: is this the everything active DI box?

With its transformer-based saturation and built-in Opto compressor, the new Radial HDI is both a tone box as well as a high-end DI box, rolled into one!

Best free plug-ins this week: Lovend, Transature and CubicPadSynth

This week's collection of free plug-ins includes two new releases by Analog Obsession and an experimental wavetable synthesizer. That's three new freeware plug-ins to keep you busy this Sunday!

Origin Effects Cali76-TX and Cali76-TX-L pedals: Reissuing a classic 1176 emulation

To celebrate the 10,000th Cali76 Compact Deluxe pedal, Origin Effects is re-releasing the Cali76 large-format stompbox in two versions - that lack one useful feature of its smaller sibling...

Heritage Audio HA-609A: Neve-style dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter

Heritage Audio has introduced the HA-609A diode bridge compressor/limiter. The dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter offers two linkable channels with an entirely discrete class A circuit design.

Sknote announces the AnyTesla audio transformer modelling plug-in

Sknote has announced AnyTesla, an input and output transformer modelling plug-in. If you mix "in the box", AnyTesla could be a great way to add analogue warmth and saturation to your tracks.

Turn your SM58 into a killer vintage mic with the Soyuz Microphones Launcher

Can't afford an expensive microphone and preamp, but want to sound like the big guys? The Soyuz Microphones Launcher makes any dynamic mic sound like it was run through a vintage console.

AES 2018: Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-channel mic pre

The AES goodness has officially began with the announcement of RND's 5211 Two Channel Microphone Preamplifier. Each channel has a generous 72dB of gain on tap, enough to cover even gain-hungry microphones.

New SSL Fusion hardware processor: SSL’s first new EQ circuit for over 25 years

Fusion contains 5 "completely new" analogue colouration tools and looks like liquid studio gold! We love how SSL has applied plug-in like thinking, especially in terms of versatility, to actual studio hardware.

Digital Brain Instruments’ Transformer is a sample mangler and VST host

With convolution processing, Transformer is able to load samples, microphone and virtual instrument inputs; and morph them into sounds unexpected and unknown. It adds new sound layers to existing audio this ...