TUBA: The Tube Heart of Your Sound
Breathe analog warmth and character into your audio tracks with TUBA – a unique tube microphone/line amplifier plugin with a 2-band equalizer from Analog Obsession.
TUBA is not just a model of a well-known console, it’s a DIY version of the original equipment, complemented by author’s modifications. You get a fresh, original sound that can add depth, richness, and a unique character to any source – from vocals and instruments to entire mixes.
Analog Obsession is known for its scrupulous approach to modeling analog equipment. Every component, tube saturation, and the nuances of the equalizer have been meticulously recreated so you can feel the true magic of analog sound in your DAW.
Key Features of TUBA:
- LEVEL: Adjusts the input drive level with full level compensation to avoid volume changes. Allows you to experiment with saturation.
- GAIN: Adjusts the input drive gain range.
- MIC/LINE: Switches between microphone preamp and line amplifier modes for different sound character and color.
- LF: Low-frequency equalizer with a wide shelf at approximately 100 Hz. Adds weight and warmth.
- HF: High-frequency equalizer with a wide shelf at approximately 8 kHz. Adds “air,” presence, and brilliance.
- 0/180: Phase switch. Helps avoid phase discrepancies.
- PAD: 20 dB attenuator to increase headroom without affecting gain settings.
- OUTPUT: Clean output volume control for precise level adjustment.
TUBA is a versatile tool for any producer or sound engineer who wants to add professional, analog sound to their recordings. It’s great for processing individual tracks, instrument groups, and even for light mastering, adding pleasant saturation and gluing the mix.
The plugin is available in VST and AU formats, compatible with most modern DAWs on Windows (64-bit) and MacOS.
Experience the depth and character of analog sound with TUBA from Analog Obsession!
