Analog Obsession G395a: A Warm Welcome from the 70s in Your DAW
Welcome to the world of vintage studio equipment, now available directly in your Digital Audio Workstation thanks to the G395a plugin from Analog Obsession! This wonderful equalizer takes us back to the golden age of analog sound of the early 70s, offering a unique sound of discrete Class A circuitry, complemented by the character of vintage input and output transformers. If you’re looking for that same warm, rich, and musical tone that shaped the sound of classic recordings, the G395a is made for you.
The G395a is not just another equalizer. It mimics the behavior and sound signature of the legendary hardware EQ of that era, giving your tracks depth, presence, and a special vintage magic. Whether it’s to add warmth to the bass, reveal the mid-range of vocals, or add brilliance to acoustic instruments, this plugin will handle the task with elegance and character.
Key Features of the G395a:
- Vintage 70s Character: authentic emulation of discrete Class A EQ.
- Transformer Modeling: adds pleasant saturation and harmonics due to the emulation of vintage input and output transformers.
- Automatic Gain Compensation: allows you to focus solely on tonal shaping, as the plugin automatically adjusts the overall signal level when changing EQ settings.
- Oversampling: a function that improves processing quality, reducing unwanted digital artifacts and making the sound smoother and more analog.
Detailed Overview of Equalization Bands:
The G395a is equipped with a three-band equalizer, allowing you to work precisely with the most important frequency ranges:
- Low Frequencies (LOW): Fixed band at 60 Hz with the ability to boost or cut up to +/- 15 dB in 3 dB increments. Ideal for adding weight and “foundation” to your tracks.
- High Frequencies (HIGH): Fixed band at 10 kHz with the ability to boost or cut up to +/- 15 dB in 3 dB increments. Provides air, brilliance, and detail to the upper part of the spectrum.
- Mid Frequencies (MIDS): The most flexible band with the ability to select one of five center frequencies: 700 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.4 kHz, 2 kHz, or 3 kHz. Allows you to work with the “body” of instruments, vocals, guitars, etc. Gain in this band is possible from 0 to 8 dB in 2 dB increments.
Ease of Use:
The plugin has an intuitive interface. The Bypass button (labeled as PLUGIN LABEL in the bottom right corner) allows you to quickly compare the processed signal with the original, changing color from red to white when activated. The Analog Obsession logo indicates the oversampling status – red means oversampling is enabled, and the corresponding message is also displayed.
It is worth noting that although the plugin file may be named “GGGGa”, it will appear as “G305a” in your DAW. This does not affect functionality, but it is worth keeping in mind when searching for the plugin in the list.
The G395a is available in VST and AU formats for Windows (64-bit) and macOS operating systems. It will become a valuable tool in the arsenal of any musician, sound engineer, or producer who values quality, character, and vintage sound.
Discover the warmth and musicality of the classic analog equalizer with the Analog Obsession G395a!
