10-Band V2 by Samsara Cycle Audio: Revive Your Mix with the Classic Sound of the 60s!
Welcome to the world of warm, punchy, and musical sound of the legendary studio consoles of the 60s! The 10-Band V2 plugin from Samsara Cycle Audio is your free pass to this golden era of audio engineering. This plugin is a masterful clone of the renowned API console equalizer, which has become an integral part of the sound of countless hits over the decades.
If you are looking for an equalizer that not only corrects frequencies but also gives your sound character, density, and pleasant analog “glue”, then 10-Band V2 is exactly what you need. It is ideal for both subtle correction and bold timbre shaping, adding life and dynamics to your tracks.
Key Features and Capabilities
The 10-Band V2 plugin is designed with an emphasis on ease of use and powerful results. Its functionality includes:
- 60s Style Console Equalizer Clone: Inspired by classic API equalizers, the plugin reproduces their unique response curve and harmonic character. This means that boosting or attenuating certain frequencies occurs non-linearly, adding pleasant saturation and “musicality” even at extreme settings.
- 10 Frequency Bands: Provides detailed control over the entire frequency spectrum, allowing you to precisely shape the sound of any instrument or mix. You can easily emphasize the desired elements or remove unwanted resonances.
- Convenient Parameter Reset: Double-clicking on the sliders allows you to instantly reset the value of the corresponding band to zero (0 dB), which significantly speeds up the workflow and experimentation with settings.
- MIDI Learn Support: The ability to link the equalizer parameters to a MIDI controller. This opens the door for automation and real-time performances, allowing you to dynamically change the sound during performance or recording.
Sound Character and Application
The sound of 10-Band V2 is a synergy of precision and analog warmth. The characteristics of API-like equalizers, reproduced in this plugin, include:
- “Punchy” Mid Frequencies: Perfect for highlighting vocals, guitar riffs or snare drums in the mix, giving them presence and energy.
- Soft and Silky High Frequencies: Add “air” and detail without harshness, which works great on overheads, acoustic instruments, or for general mixing lighting.
- Dense and Controlled Low Frequencies: Help create a solid foundation for bass and kick drums, while maintaining clarity and articulation.
This equalizer is extremely versatile. You can use it on individual instruments to give them a vintage touch, on buses (for example, for drums or vocal groups) for their integration and smoothing, or even on the master bus for final shaping of the overall tone, adding the mix’s signature analog warmth and punch.
Why Try 10-Band V2?
In a world of many equalizers, 10-Band V2 stands out with its focus on classic analog sound. It offers not just functionality, but a certain aesthetic that can significantly improve the feeling of “liveliness” and professionalism of your mix. As a free VST plugin, it is a great opportunity for musicians and sound engineers who want to experiment with vintage sound without significant financial investment.
The plugin is available for 64-bit Windows (Win64) systems in VST format. It is lightweight for your system and easy to learn, making it a great addition to any modern DAW.
Don’t miss the chance to add this unique tool to your plugin arsenal. Download 10-Band V2 from Samsara Cycle Audio today and start saturating your tracks with the unparalleled character of the classic studios of the 60s!
