Analog Saturation

What’s inside

• Six devices covering the full signal path: Pre 873, EQ 873, Pre 881, EQ 881, Diode Comp 854 and Bus 872, modelled on the Neve 1073, 1081, 2254 and 1272 circuits
• Class A and Class AB preamp designs: Pre 873 models the single-ended class A circuit with its even-order harmonic character; Pre 881 models the push-pull class AB output stage for a cleaner result at normal levels, with high-order harmonics at the extremes noted by Rupert Neve himself
• Serial number system: every device carries a six-digit serial that draws transformers, inductors, resistors, capacitors, output stage bias and compressor rectifier diodes each within factory tolerance, so no two channels ever measure quite the same
• Consecutive serials come from the same production batch for a matched stereo pair; distant serials spread wider across the tolerance window, broadening the stereo field and giving the track more space

What’s inside

• Channel×80: Includes Pre×73 (vintage preamp emulation) and EQ×73 (flexible tone shaping).
• Comp×54: Diode bridge compressor for smooth, punchy dynamics and added sonic texture.
• Console×80: Summing amplifier with vintage and modern modes, realistic analog noise, and unified settings for a cohesive mix.
• Classic Diode Bridge Compression: Offers a distinctive sound known for its musicality and responsiveness, capturing the essence of vintage hardware.