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1. TIMED FREQD and Web Tricks On the forums you will find many tricks which theoretically will improve sound and performance Please leave libraries the original conditions Results from these changes are widely varied and often lead to very undesirable results The presets are programmed to sound close to the original sampled hardware If you change any parameter the sound changes and it will be different from the original sampled unit MFO 2010 2015 14 AlexB Programs Manual 2 4 The Skin A special skin has been created by Vince Gaitier and included in the library as gift We will refer at this skin for all instruction in this manual To install the skin 1 copy the AlexB_PRO N2S file into 4nebulatemprepositoryiskins folder 2 run your DAW and open Nebula 3 go into MAST Page 4 set the Skin to AlexB_SKINPRO 5 click on save and reload Nebula ProsMode Na A A RELOAD L ECONO BYPASS EDIT INPUT R m PROG KERN GUI design Vince Vinz Contact mr vincent gautier gmail com 2 5 Gain Staging GUI s meters show the value in dBfs Take care with gain staging since the programs are close to the hardware as reference OdBVU on the hardware corresponds to 18dBFS on your DAW We recommend mixing with a VU Meter like this by Klanghelm www klanghelm com VUMT html In this way you can easily check the levels on every single track and for the whole mix by inserti
2. the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock JS 2010 2015 33 AlexB Programs Manual 7 Modern Tube eQualizer 7 1 About the original hardware No other high end equaliser can offer the same degree of power and flexibility as the Modern Tube eQualizer which is included in the Modern Tube Console as parametric channel equalizer This equalizer is very usable and controls most situations effortlessly and musically with his warmth transparency smoothness and less midrange aggression than a classic British eQ Modern Tube eQualizer manages to sound clean and clear without being weak and characterless There is little tube colouration just a maturity of tone With its broad bandwidth the Modern Tube eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 34 AlexB Programs Manual 7 2 Session Setup Modern Tube eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern Tube Console eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MTeQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 On single track Modern Tu
3. MTC M Bus Air MixBus with Telefunken tubes MTC M Bus Punch MixBus with Siemens tubes MTC M Bus Vintage MixBus with Tesla tubes MTC Panner Panner 3dB pan law MTC Line in The Modern Tube Console Line in is the first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track MTC MIC in The Modern Tube Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed MTC HPF 90Hz The High Pass Filter is designed to cut off unwanted LF as rumbles and pops The filter has a slope of 12dB per octave and operates at 90Hz MTC G Bus Clean If you send some tracks to a submix bus group in your DAW and you like to have the real sound by Bus Group of the console you can insert the G Bus Clean preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group MTC G Bus Acoustic When acoustic instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might want to have the G BUS Acoustic preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive colored glue MTC G Bus Amb amp FX When ambience reverb echo and other effects are used into an aux send return in your DAW you may like to have the G BUS Amb amp FX preset as last insert into these DAW s channels to give more spatial dimension MTC G Bus BG Vox When backing vocals tracks are grouped into a submix in your DAW try inserting the G BUS BG Vox preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to push
4. 1 On single track Neev 73 eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Neev 73 eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 86 AlexB Programs Manual 21 3 Preset list The Neev 73 eQualizer library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu N73 N73 Low Cut Filter High Pass Filter 18dB oct at 50 80 160 300Hz N73 Low Shelf Low Shelf 35 60 110 220Hz 15dB N73 Mid Freq Bell Filter 0 36 0 7 1 6 3 2 4 8 7 2kHz 18dB N73 H
5. 5 3 Preset List ninia a iia 5A CONTOIS precitada diana 6 Modern Tube Console 6 1 About the original hardware ooooooccccnnnncccccnnoccccccnnnnconcnannncnnnanos PESE NT 10 O E cceatda andere 10 dara rod A 11 A E 12 a AA 12 iio an 13 O 14 E asta 14 EE iaa 14 a 15 a a 15 ata 16 A e iaiia aas 17 A EAE TE 18 a e E E E tee teas 19 O 21 E E iia 22 di iia 23 A 24 EI 24 tia 25 iii 26 IA A cd a Ab 27 ON 27 a 29 LEO 2010 2015 AlexB Programs Manual 6 3 Presets dobra 31 BACON Sai deidad 33 7 Modern Tube eQualizer 7 1 About the original hardware oooooooccccnnncccccconoccccconnonconcnnnnncnnnonnn cnn nono n cnn nr nan n cnn ran nn nr n naar nncn near nn nar nanennnnnnnns 34 EZ SOSSION SEUD aiara aae cancan cevyanedenapiieduncdialned tees a ea a aea E aAa aE eda anaoannshaesau caches odasueasend dees sane 35 13 Preset MISE 5 scascisias cesecgaaue esis condi Sup eu ie a Oe 36 TA CONOS ca A A A aaa 36 8 Modern Tube Dynamics 9 1 About the original hardware uo led dsd 37 8 2 SESSION Setup coooooonncccccccnnncnncnn nn nnncn cette eee eaeeee eee eee aeaeaeeeeeeeeeeecaaaaaeaeeeeeeeeeseeqeaaeeeeeseeeseeecceneeeseeeeeenenees 38 8 3 Preset List cian A beauusanten cq auseaieeiuue eie deus Naaa 39 8 4 CONO iris 39 9 Vintage Master eQualizer 9 1 About the original hardware ocooooioiomiiiniici a e da Ad Ei 41 9 2 SESSION SETUP adi wanted Naa aaa a aa aa a e E e a 42 9 3P reset LISt iseina iina din
6. Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for backing vocals N14 G Bus Drum Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for drums N14 G Bus GTR Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for guitars N14 G Bus Percussions Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for percussions N14 G Bus SynthPad Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for synthesizers and pads N14 M Bus Clean vintage original MixBus N14 M Bus Modern MixBus with modern transformer N14 M Bus Fat MixBus with additional transformer for a more fat sound N14 Panner Panner 3dB pan law N14 Line in The Neev 14 Console Line in is the first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track N14 MIC in The Neev 14 Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed N14 G Bus Clean If you send some tracks to a submix bus group in your DAW and you like to have the real sound by Bus Group of the console you can insert the G Bus Clean preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group N14 G Bus Acoustic When acoustic instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might want to have the G BUS Acoustic preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive colored glue N14 G Bus Amb amp FX When ambients reverb echo and other effects are used into an aux send return in your DAW you may like to have the G BUS Amb amp FX preset as last insert into
7. ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock LE 2010 2015 84 AlexB Programs Manual 21 Neev 73 eQualizer 21 1 About the original hardware First launched in 1970 the N73 modules have established themselves as one of the most sought after mic pres in the history of recording This Class A discrete transistor mic line amp with 3 band EQ and high pass filter epitomizes the Neev essence it can add texture and vibe to the music that is unique to the unit Get the sound of a real vintage unit with St lves Marinair transformers and Motorola power transistor Not a modern reissue or a clone with cheap electronic components The N73 easily meets the quality performance and reliability requirements of the demanding professionals With its broad bandwidth the Neev 73 eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 85 AlexB Programs Manual 21 2 Session Setup Neev 73 eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of the Vintage British eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the N73 in all tracks where you need to shape the sound
8. 2010 2015 54 AlexB Programs Manual 13 2 Session Setup Magic Parametric eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of this classic eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MPeQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 On single track Magic Parametric eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Magic Parametric eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 55 AlexB Programs Manual 13 3
9. 4 BLK 680 2200Hz Bell variable from 680Hz to 2200Hz 18dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to 4 BLK 2200 7000Hz Bell variable from 2200Hz to 7000Hz 18dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to 4 BLK High Bell Bell variable variable from 1 5k to 16kHz 18dB variable fixed Q 1 3 BLK High Shelf Shelf variable variable from 1 5k to 16kHz 18dB variable 33 4 Controls The 4KeQ Black has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated Q Control Q The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero GO 2010 2015 130 AlexB Programs Manual 34 4K Channel Dynamics 34 1 About the original hardware Channel Dynamics from the world s most successful studio production console which was the first one to incorporate dynamics processing with channel and a master compressor in the console centre section It s the first choice
10. BUS Fat preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus LO 2010 2015 83 AlexB Programs Manual 20 4 Controls The Neev 14 Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below GDRV DRIVE NOTE clicking on GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB the controls while pressing
11. Combo A B units configured in stereo mode Mid bell fixed 700 1k 1 4K 2k 3kHz 8dB 25 4 Controls The T95 Program eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The MF bell has broad curve when boosted and narrow curve when it is cut Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero GO 2010 2015 102 AlexB Programs Manual 26 T361A Dolbee Sys 26 1 About the original hardware The T361A is one of a series of noise reduction systems for use in analog magnetic tape recording T361A is the first professionally built broadband noise reduction for recording studios in 1965 by Telefunken Today this unit is often used as FX on many audio materials as voice guitars and synth By increasing and enhancing presence brightness and details The T361A easily meets and exceeds he quality performance and reliability requirements of the demanding professionals With its broad bandwidth the T361A has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable qua
12. G Ravity Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain ORD G Ravity esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain ORD Co Smonaut Limiter with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain ORD Co Smonaut esc Limiter with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain 12 4 Controls The Orbital Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 0 5ms to 50ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 40ms to 4s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB RAT Ratio Control The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 30 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural
13. Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated Q Control Q The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero GO 2010 2015 127 AlexB Programs Manual 33 4KeQ Black 33 1 About the original hardware Famous and rare equalizer from the early eighteen classic console Cleaner and punchier than the Brown and also with taller bell curves it was featured on countless recordings 4KeQ Black manages to sound clean without being weak and characterless There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its clean punchy sound the 4KeQ Black has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format and at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 128 AlexB Programs Manual 33 2 Session Setup 4KeQ Black reproduces the characteristic sound of Clasic Logic eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the 4KeQ Black in all tracks where you
14. Jazz and more With its 100kHz bandwidth the American 16 Console has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 62 AlexB Programs Manual 15 2 Session Setup American 16 Console reproduces the sound of Modern American Recording Console using a library programs consisting of channels input group bus and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the American 16 Console in one of two following session setup configurations 3 Asa virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 4 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the master track If you group channels in your DAW i e drums elements you can insert the GroupBus as last insert in the submix group bus to achieve the classic bus coloration You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 3dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the A16 Panner shou
15. MTD Tube Comp Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain MTD Tube Comp esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain 8 4 Controls The Modern Tube Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 0 5ms to 50ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 40ms to 4s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 30 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB LO 2010 2015 39 AlexB Programs Manual GAIN HPF GDRV Gain C
16. OEM equalizer As the industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of this unit it quickly found it s way into many custom console designs becoming the standard channel module EQ when the company began manufacturing consoles in 1971 The combination of Walker s incomparable 2520 op amp and his Proportional Q circuitry give the user an uncomplicated way to generate acoustically superior equalization With its 100kHz bandwidth the American 5A eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 67 AlexB Programs Manual 16 2 Session Setup American 5A eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of vintage American eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the A5A ea in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 3 On single track American 5A eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 4 On master track American 5A eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization
17. On single track American 5B eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 6 On master track American 5B eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 71 AlexB Programs Manual 17 3 Preset list The American 5B eQualizer library includes 12 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu A5B A5B Low Shelf Low Shelf 30 40 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB A5B Low Peak Low Peak 30 40 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB proportional Q A5B Low Mid Low Mid Bell 75 150 180 2
18. Preset list The Magic Parametric eQualizer library includes 5 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu MPQ MPeQ 31 440Hz Bell variable from 31 to 440Hz 20dB variable Q from 0 25 to 4 MPeQ 440 3200Hz Bell variable from 440 to 3 2kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 25 to 4 MPeQ 3 2 16kHz MpeQ Line Clean Bell variable from 3 2k to 16kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 25 to 4 line amp clean MPeQ Line Driven line amp driven 13 4 Controls The Magic Parametric eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below FREQ HEIGH WIDTH DRIVE GDRV Frequency Control The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Height Control The HEIGH control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 20 dB Width Control The WIDTH control sets the Q amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware
19. The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero JS 2010 2015 56 AlexB Programs Manual NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock LO 2010 2015 57 AlexB Programs Manual 14 Vintage American X citer 14 1 About the original hardware The Vintage American X citer brought its distinctive sound by leading recording artists in the middle of 1970 A true ground breaker this unit was highly regarded for its ability to increase and enhance presence brightness and detail on vocal tracks and masters alike The VAX easily meets the quality performance and reliability requirements of the demandin
20. amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 18 dB Q Control Q The switchable Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock GO 2010 2015 109 AlexB Programs Manual 28 Chandly Ltd Germanium 28 1 About the original hardware Chandly Ltd Germanium is a class A compressor with transformers the compression circuit uses FET gain reduction element The compression curve the knee can be selected by various diode combination and the tone can be selected from flat smooth and driven Chandly Ltd Germanium manages to sound with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone This library programs is the result of more than 300GB of sampled data from the original hardware With its 100kHz bandwidth the Chandly Ltd Germanium has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 110 AlexB Programs Manual 28 2 Session Setup Chandly Ltd Germanium reproduces the characteristic sound of Germanium Compressor this kind of compressor are used i
21. format at any sample rate capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 17 AlexB Programs Manual 3 2 Session Setup Modern Flaghship Console reproduces the sound of Modern British Recording Console by using a library programs consisting of channels input group bus and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the Modern Flagship Console in one of two following session setup configurations 1 As a virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 2 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the master track If you group channels in your DAW i e drums elements you can insert the GroupBus as last insert in the submix group bus to achieve the classic bus coloration You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 3dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the MFC Panner should be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between t
22. his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 48 AlexB Programs Manual 11 3 Preset list The Orbital eQualizer library includes 10 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu ORQ OReQ 20 63Hz Bell variable from 20 to 63Hz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ 63 180Hz Bell variable from 63 to 180Hz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ 180 440Hz Bell variable from 180 to 440Hz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ 440 1400Hz Bell variable from 440 to 1400Hz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ 1 4 4 2kHz Bell variable from 1 4k to 4 2kHz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ 4 2 8kHz Bell variable from 4 2k to 8kHz 16dB variable Q
23. need to shape the sound 8 On single track 4KeQ Black is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 9 On master track 4KeQ Black is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB EO 2010 2015 129 AlexB Programs Manual 33 3 Preset list The 4KeQ Black library includes 18 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu 4KQ BLK HPF High Pass Filter 18dB oct from 20 to 350Hz BLK LPF Low Pass Filter 12dB oct from 3k to 20kHz BLK Low Shelf Shelf variable from 30 to 450Hz 18dB variable BLK Low Bell Bell variable variable from 30 to 450Hz 18dB variable fixed Q 1 3 BLK 220 680Hz Bell variable from 220Hz to 680Hz 18dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to
24. of tone With its broad bandwidth the Modern Tube Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 37 AlexB Programs Manual 8 2 Session Setup Modern Tube Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern British Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MTD in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Modern Tube Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Modern Tube Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the AHEAD control to 5 4ms LO 2010 2015 38 AlexB Programs Manual 8 3 Preset list The Modern Tube Dynamics library includes 12 different programs HQ presets with 5 and 8 kernels and LE presets with 1 and 3 kernels displayed into sub menu MTD MTD Line Amp Line input Amplifier MTD Mic Pre Mic Preamp MTD DI Input Amplifier for keyboard and guitars MTD HPF 90Hz High Pass Filter 90Hz 12dB oct
25. of world s best audio engineers to give punch drive and to glue the mix together maintaining control of the dynamics of single tracks 4K Channel Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character never weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its punching vintage tone the 4K Channel Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible 34 2 Session Setup DO 2010 2015 131 AlexB Programs Manual 4K Channel Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Classic Logic Console Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the 4K CH in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track 4K Channel Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track 4K Channel Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the controls DRIVE to 3dB and AHEAD to 5 4ms 34 3 Preset list Eo 2010 2015 132 AlexB Programs Manual The 4K Channel Dy
26. s recordings This punchy EQ has a unique character which sculpts the sound perfectly to fit in the mix 4KeQ Brown manages to sound clean without being weak and characterless There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its gritty punchy sound the 4KeQ Brown has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 125 AlexB Programs Manual 32 2 Session Setup 4KeQ Brown reproduces the characteristic sound of Clasic Logic eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the 4KeQ Brown in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 6 On single track 4KeQ Brown is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 7 On master track 4KeQ Brown is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harm
27. sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB MFO 2010 2015 75 AlexB Programs Manual HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 76 AlexB Programs Manual 19 American 5 Mastering eQualizer 19 1 About the original hardware This musical sounding dual eQualizer embodies more than 40 years of tradition where the original proportional Q filter design with reciprocal boost and cut is used It s through this design and sound that all discrete Class AB 2520 amplifier products have achieved a nearly sacrosanct if not mythical status amongst audio engineers The new range control broadens the unit s utility to include mastering applications by changing the four bands boost cut steps from the original 2 dB into continuous variable step This made the unit useful for mixing and mastering use making audio program sounds better and more punchy and 3D just by passing through it even while set flat With its 100kHz bandwidth the American 5 Mastering eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sam
28. the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 60 AlexB Programs Manual NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock LO 2010 2015 61 AlexB Programs Manual 15 American 16 Console 15 1 About the original hardware This American Company has rightfully earned its place in the music history books not to mention the hearts of all kinds of engineers And this stalwart American console the A16 deserves its spot in 2520 Op Amp s legendary lineage Here you get the premium analog circuitry and unmistakable mojo of a straight from the 60s American console Professionals throughout the world have chosen the rich and punching sound of the American 16 Console Its high bandwidth pure audio path superior dynamics and greater control make the American 16 Console the first choice for recording and mixing Rock Pop
29. useful for synthesizers and pads 4KC M Bus Clean MixBus clean tone 4KC M Bus Vintage MixBus original vintage tone 4KC M Bus Modern MixBus with equalizer patched useful for modern and polished sound 4KC Panner Panner 4 5dB pan law 4KC Line in The 4K Console Line in is the first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track 4KC MIC in The 4K Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed 4KC G Bus Clean If you send some tracks to a submix bus group in your DAW and you like to have the real sound by Bus Group of the console you can insert the G Bus Clean preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group 4KC G Bus Acoustic When acoustic instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might want to have the G BUS Acoustic preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive colored glue 4KC G Bus Amb amp FX When ambients reverb echo and other effects are used into an aux send return in your DAW you may like to have the G BUS Amb amp FX preset as last insert into these DAW s channels to give more spatial dimension 4KC G Bus BG Vox When backing vocals tracks are grouped into a submix in your DAW try inserting the G BUS BG Vox preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to push a little in the backward the sound by achieving air and transparency 4KC G Bus Drum When drum instru
30. 0dB variable Q from 1 5 to 3 MMeQ LS 560 3900Hz Low Shelf variable from 560 to 3900Hz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot MMeQ B 3 9 27kHz Bell variable from 3 9k to 27kHz 20dB variable Q from 1 5 to 3 MMeQ HS 220 1200Hz High Shelf variable from 220 to 1200Hz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot MMeQ HS 1 2 4 7kHz High Shelf variable from 1 2k to 4 7kHz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot MMeQ HS 4 7 27kHz High Shelf variable from 4 7k to 27kHz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot 30 4 Controls The Massive Mix eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 20 dB Q Control Q The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero GO 2010 2015 120 AlexB Programs Manual 31 4K Console 31 1 About the original hardware It s the world s most successful studio
31. 10 2015 90 AlexB Programs Manual HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 91 AlexB Programs Manual 23 Neev 54 Dynamics 23 1 About the original hardware Neev s Holy Grail of compressors the vintage N54 began life as a module in Neev s legendary 1970s mixing consoles applying its trademark colored sound to signals fed into it As you d expect from a classic Neev product it isn t exactly transparent instead think rich think thick and think round It can do great things on single track but it excels on stereo bus operation where the N54 s abilities to glue stereo sub mixes together are in a class of their own with buss compression Neev 54 Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its 100kHz bandwidth the Neev 54 Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 92 AlexB Programs Manual 23 2 Session Setup Neev 54 Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage British Console Bus Compr
32. 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero GO 2010 2015 113 AlexB Programs Manual 29 Vinylizer 29 1 About the original hardware This is a little collection of the best vinyl players from a 40 gramophone an old 50 player two vintage 70 players with tube and solid state two modern players with tube and solid state and a vintage 60 Jukebox The entire signal path was sampled from the pickup to final amp stage We even included samples with some with dust scratch hum motor and noise The Vinylizer easily meets and exceeds he quality performance and reliability requirements of the demanding professionals With its broad bandwidth the Vinylizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 114 AlexB Programs Manual 29 2 Session Setup Vinylizer reproduces the characteristic sound of vinyl players To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the Vinylizer in all tracks where you need to add this kind of sound 1 On single track Vinylizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at y
33. 40 500 700 1kHz 12dB proportional Q A5B High Mid High Mid Bell 800 1 5k 3k 5k 8k 10k 12 5kHz 12dB proportional Q A5B High Peak High Peak 2 5k 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15k 20kKHz 12dB proportional Q A5B High Shelf High Shelf 2 5k 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15k 20kHz 12dB 17 4 Controls The American 5B eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Stepped Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 12 dB stepped NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 72 AlexB Programs Manual 18 American 5 Dynamics 18 1 About the original hardware The American 5 Dynamics originally released in the 70s is a feedback type compressor with an additional Ceiling fine tune function which can increase gain reduction and varying the frequency and THD response Equally useful as a tracking mixdown or program compressor limiter the A5D utilizes vintage dynamics control and an easy to use multi function control set lt delivers dynamics control behavior unlike VCA feed forward compressors so common today American 5 Dynamics makes use of the 2510 and 2520 op amps and manages to sound clean but with character without be
34. AW s submix bus group to give a cohesive punching glue A16 G Bus GTR FO 2010 2015 64 AlexB Programs Manual When guitars are grouped into a submix in your DAW try using the G BUS GTR preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive brilliant glue A16 G Bus Percussions When percussions are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might like to have the G BUS Percussions preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive snapping glue A16 G Bus SynthPad When synthesizers and Pads are grouped into a submix in your DAW maybe try the G BUS SynthPad preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive focused glue A16 M Bus Clean American 16 Console Mix Bus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW The M BUS Clean gives the original clean glue A16 M Bus Modern When a polished glued mix is needed with a lot of air and punch try the M BUS Modern preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus A16 M Bus Vintage When a vintage Vision ary sound is needed use the M BUS Vintage preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus LO 2010 2015 65 AlexB Programs Manual 15 4 Controls The American 16 Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below GDRV DRIVE NOTE clicking on GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica
35. AlexB PROGRAMS MANUAL VERSION 2 3 AlexB Audio Engineering Alessandro Boschi Verbania Italy www alessandroboschi eu Copyright 2010 2015 All Rights Reserved LO 2010 2015 1 AlexB Programs Manual ABOUT US AlexB Audio Engineering is pleased to be an official 3rd Party Developer for Nebula Pro and independent VST Acqua programs AlexB has been a member of the Acustica Audio community since the 2007 and started Beta Testing in 2009 They released their first commercial program libraries for Nebula Pro in 2009 AlexB has made some of the most highly sought after and rare hardware devices available for use in the digital world while maintaining virtually all of the analog character that makes recording a true art form Every sampled hardware piece has been refurbished and modified to improve the sonic characteristics thanks to AlexB s 28 years of experience in electronics and audio engineering With hyper realistic samplings of pristine mastering equalizers top class consoles the most sought after compressors and the rarest vintage devices AlexB is proving to the audio community that Acustica Audio sets the standard for the finest sound quality in the digital realm by facilitating a true analog experience with programs that make full use of the VVKT technology Please visit their website for more information http www alessandroboschi eu AlexB Audio Renaissance LO 2010 2015 2 AlexB Programs Manual NOTICES Disclai
36. Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock J amp B 2010 2015 66 AlexB Programs Manual 16 American 5A eQualizer 16 1 About the original hardware Designed by the now legendary Saul Walker in the late 60 s this discrete EQ was first used as a modular
37. DI presets leave them at stock value center 12 o clock J amp B 2010 2015 40 AlexB Programs Manual 9 Vintage Master eQualizer 9 1 About the original hardware Custom designed for the classical mastering division of Teldec Records these very rare discrete stereo mastering program equalizers are passive coils The original circuit has received some modification to make it suitable for modern mastering purpose by improving the original musicality that makes program audio sound better and more punchy just by passing through it even when set flat One unit has three bands low mid and high while the other unit even more rare and used to equalize the audio in the cinema has two bands only low and high With its broad bandwidth the Vintage Master eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 41 AlexB Programs Manual 9 2 Session Setup Vintage Master eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage Program eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the VMea in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 Mastering Vintage Master eQualizer is inserted on the audio track as insert in the position at your taste 2 On mast
38. FT Comp 2 1 compressor with fixed attack time and HPF on internal sidechain A5D FT Comp esc 2 1 compressor with fixed attack time and external sidechain A5D VT Lim 20 1 limiter with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain A5D VT Lim esc 20 1 limiter with variable controls and external sidechain A5D FT Lim 20 1 limiter with fixed attack time and HPF on internal sidechain A5D FT Lim esc 20 1 limiter with fixed attack time and external sidechain 18 4 Controls The American 5 Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 3ms to 10ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 100ms to 2 5s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ceiling Control CLING The CLING can increase gain reduction while simultaneously varying the frequency and THD response The range is variable from 0 to 20 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control
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40. Q from 0 8 to 7 MFeQ High Freq High Bell variable from 7k to 18kHz 15dB variable Q from 0 8 to 7 7 4 Controls The Modern Flagship eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below FREQ GAIN DRIVE Frequency Control The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 20 dB Q Control The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero JS 2010 2015 36 AlexB Programs Manual 8 Modern Tube Dynamics 8 1 About the original hardware The Modern Tube Dynamics maintains its position as the most flexible polished sounding high end compressor on the market today This compressor has been heavy modified becoming very usable and it controls most situations effortlessly and musically with a smooth tube sound a sweet top end and powerful lows with less aggression than a classic VCA compressor Modern Tube Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little tube colouration just a maturity
41. Qualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the overall volume can increase or decrease a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB EO 2010 2015 101 AlexB Programs Manual 25 3 Preset list The T95 Program eQualizer library includes 6 different programs HQ presets with 7 kernels and LE presets with 3 kernel displayed into sub menu T95 T95 Shelf unit A Low and High Shelf at 60Hz and 10kHz 12dB T95 Shelf unit B Low and High Shelf at 60Hz and 10kHz 12dB T95 Shelf Combo A B units configured in stereo mode Low and High Shelf at 60Hz and 10kHz 12dB T95 Mid unit A Mid bell fixed 700 1k 1 4K 2k 3kHz 8dB T95 Mid unit B Mid bell fixed 700 1k 1 4K 2k 3kHz 8dB T95 Mid
42. T95 delivers a pure heavenly sound for drums voice acoustic instruments guitars as well as entire mixes during mixdown and mastering Two units have been completely refurbished and match calibrated The T95 easily meets the quality performance and reliability requirements of any demanding professional With its broad bandwidth the T95 Program eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible With its broad bandwidth the T95 Program eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 100 AlexB Programs Manual 25 2 Session Setup T95 Program eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage Germanium Program eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the T95 in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 Mastering T95 Program eQualizer is inserted on the audio track as insert in the position at your taste 2 On master track T95 Program eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound 3 On single track T95 Program e
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44. a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 2 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the master track If you group channels in your DAW i e drums elements you can insert the GroupBus as last insert in the submix group bus to achieve the classic bus coloration You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 3dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the N14 Panner should be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB DO 2010 2015 81 AlexB Programs Manual 20 3 Preset list The Neev 14 Console library includes 27 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels and LE presets with 3 and 5 kernels displayed into sub menu N14 N14 Line in line input channel N14 MIC Pre microphone preamplifier N14 G Bus Clean Group Bus clean signal N14 G Bus Acoustic Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for acoustic instruments N14 G Bus AmbFX Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for ambient amp FX N14 G Bus BG Vox
45. a little in the backward the sound by achieving air and transparency MTC G Bus Drum When drum instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you may want to have the G BUS Drum preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive punching glue ZO 2010 2015 31 AlexB Programs Manual MTC G Bus GTR When guitars are grouped into a submix in your DAW try using the G BUS GTR preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive brilliant glue MTC G Bus Percussions When percussions are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might like to have the G BUS Percussions preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive snapping glue MTC G Bus SynthPad When synthesizers and Pads are grouped into a submix in your DAW maybe try the G BUS SynthPad preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive focused glue MTC M Bus Clean Modern Tube Console Mix Bus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW The M BUS Clean gives the original clean glue improved with Electro Harmonix selected tubes MTC M Bus Air When a polished glued mix is needed with a lot of air try the M BUS Air preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus MTC M Bus Punch When a cohesive punching glued mix is needed preserving some air use the M BUS Punch preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus MTC M Bus Vintage When a slightly darker glued mix is needed with a vintage touc
46. able controls and HPF on internal sidechain Fixed attack 4ms N64 Limiter esc Limiter with variable controls and external sidechain Fixed attack 4ms 22 4 Controls The Neev 64 Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 100ms to 1 5s for the compressor and 50ms to 800ms for the limiter Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module When the control is at maximum 10 the ratio is effectively infinity to one yielding the limiting effect The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 6 1 for the compressor Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB LO 20
47. agship Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below GDRV DRIVE NOTE clicking on GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave t
48. ain Driven tone CLG GS CLG GS CLG GS CLG GS CLG GS CLG GS CLG GM CLG GM CLG GM CLG GM CLG GM CLG GM CLG SM CLG SM CLG SM CLG SM CLG SM CLG SM CLG SH CLG SH CLG SH CLG SH CLG SH CLG SH CLG ZH CLG ZH CLG ZH CLG ZH CLG ZH CLG ZH Flat Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Flat tone Flat esc Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and external sidechain Flat tone Smooth Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone Smooth esc Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and external sidechain Smooth tone Driven Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Germanium Soft knee and external sidechain Driven tone Flat Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and HPF on internal sidechain Flat tone Flat esc Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and external sidechain Flat tone Smooth Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone Smooth esc Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and external sidechain Smooth tone Driven Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Germanium Medium knee and external sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and external sidechain Driven tone Flat esc Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and external sidechain Flat tone Smoot
49. ameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the controls DRIVE to 3dB and AHEAD to 5 4ms DO 2010 2015 26 AlexB Programs Manual 5 3 Preset list The Modern Flagship Dynamics library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu MFD MFD H Knee Hard Knee compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain MFD H Knee esc Hard Knee compressor with variable controls and external sidechain MFD S Knee Soft Knee compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain MFD S Knee esc Soft Knee compressor with variable controls and external sidechain 5 4 Controls The Modern Flagship Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 1ms to 7ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 10ms to 3s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is
50. and receive a reply at least into 24 hours Thank you LO 2010 2015 3 AlexB Programs Manual CONTENTS 1 Documentation Installation and Support TI AW O DUCTION era aid IO A 1 3 Sampling Process rosenie aia 1 4 System Requirements ccccceccceeeeeseneneseeneceeeseeneeeesssneeeeesees 1 5 Installation oooooocononiconocccnnnnconccnnnnonncnonnncnnnnnnnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnccnnn 1 6 Authorization MFC MFeQ MFD only cscccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 General Use 2 1 Parameter Settings 2 0 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeeeaeeeeeesneeeeeseeeeeeeeeaes 2 2 Off LIME PROCESS miii iii dd 2 3 TIMED FREQD and Web Tricks oooocoocinocccccnococccccnncanccconann nos 2 4 The Skin cececceeeccceceeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeesecceceeeeeeeeeseesescunieeeeeeeeees 2 0 Gal tag pai dida 2 6 Common Controls serieren aaa aE a EE 3 Modern Flagship Console 3 1 About the original hardware oooonnoccccnnnccccccnnocccccononnccncnnnnncnnnnnos 3 2 Session SetUP isina a aa arden a ia aA 3 3 PresetLiSt ooooocoonconnnnnncocccccnnoccconnnnnnncoccnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnncnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnno A a a a eA ea SEA 4 Modern Flagship eQualizer 4 1 About the original hardware ooooconnoccccnnncccccnnonccccnninnnncnnnananccanos 4 2 SESSION SetuP resini ian nn aaa Eaa A eas 4 amp 3 Preset LISt 4 4 0 a 0 eee 5 Modern Flagship Dynamics 5 1 About the original hardware oooonnoccccnnnnccccnnonccccccnnanccncnnanccncnnnos SA O
51. band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 68 AlexB Programs Manual 16 3 Preset list The American 5A eQualizer library includes 12 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu A5A ADA Filter Band Pass Filter at 50Hz 15k 12dB octave A5A Low Shelf Low Shelf 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB A5A Low Peak Low Peak 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB proportional Q A5A Mid Mid Bell 400 800 1 5k 3k 5kHz 12dB proportional Q A5A High Peak High Peak 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15kHz 12dB proportional Q ASA High Shelf High Shelf 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15kHz 12dB 16 4 Controls The American 5A eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Stepped Gain Cont
52. be eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Modern Tube eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 35 AlexB Programs Manual 7 3 Preset list The Modern Tube eQualizer library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu MTQ MTeQ Shelf Low and High Shelf combo at 80 and 12kHz 15dB MTeQ Low Freq Low Bell variable from 50 to 600Hz 15dB variable Q from 0 8 to 7 MTeQ Mid Freq Mid Bell variable from 600 to 7kHz 15dB variable
53. been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 88 AlexB Programs Manual 22 2 Session Setup Neev 64 Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage British Console Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the N64 in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Neev 64 Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Neev 64 Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the controls DRIVE to 3dB and AHEAD to 5 4ms LO 2010 2015 89 AlexB Programs Manual 22 3 Preset list The Neev 64 Dynamics library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu N64 N64 Compressor Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain Fixed attack 3ms N64 Compressor esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain Fixed attack 3ms N64 Limiter Limiter with vari
54. can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 78 AlexB Programs Manual 19 3 Preset list The American 5 Mastering eQualizer library includes 12 different programs HQ presets with 7 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu A5M A5M Low Shelf Low Shelf 30 40 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB A5M Low Peak Low Peak 30 40 50 100 200 300 400Hz 12dB proportional Q A5M Low Mid Low Mid Bell 75 150 180 240 500 700 1kHz 12dB proportional Q A5M High Mid High Mid Bell 800 1 5k 3k 5k 8k 10k 12 5kHz 12dB proportional Q ASM High Peak High Peak 2 5k 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15k 20kHz 12dB proportional Q ASM High Shelf High Shelf 2 5k 5k 7k 10k 12 5k 15k 20kHz 12dB 19 4 Controls The American 5 Mastering eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Stepped GAIN Gain Control The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 12 dB continuous NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 79 AlexB Programs Manual 20 Nee
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56. d Bell variable from 120 to 440Hz 20dB variable Q from 0 4 to 10 MFeQ Mid Mid Bell variable from 440 to 1 3kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 4 to 10 MFeQ Mid High Mid High Bell variable from 1 3k to 5 6kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 4 to 10 MFeQ Highs High Bell variable from 5 6k to 9kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 4 to 10 MFeQ High Peak High Peak variable from 1 5k to 18kHz 20dB variable Q from 0 7 to 2 0 MFeQ High Shelf High Shelf variable from 1 5k to 18kHz 20dB 4 4 Controls The Modern Flagship eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 20 dB Q Control Q The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 24 AlexB Programs Manual 5 Modern Flagship Dynamics 5 1 About the original hardware The Modern Flagship Dynamics has set new sta
57. dio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock O 2010 2015 124 AlexB Programs Manual 32 4KeQ Brown 32 1 About the original hardware The legendary sonic signature of an early 80 s classic the Brown 02 which was featured on countless 1980
58. e detailed below GDrive Control GDRV The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced DRIVE Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB Cut Off Control CUTOF The switchable CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The switchable FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the
59. e first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track A16 MIC in The American 16 Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed A16 DI in The American 16 Console D I preamplifier has different coloration than Line in and Mic Pre and you can use it for some instruments which need more shine A16 G Bus Clean If you send some tracks to a submix bus group in your DAW and you like to have the real sound by Bus Group of the console you can insert the G Bus Clean preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group A16 G Bus Acoustic When acoustic instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might want to have the G BUS Acoustic preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive colored glue A16 G Bus Amb amp FX When ambients reverb echo and other effects are used into an aux send return in your DAW you may like to have the G BUS Amb amp FX preset as last insert into these DAW s channels to give more spatial dimension A16 G Bus BG Vox When backing vocals tracks are grouped into a submix in your DAW try inserting the G BUS BG Vox preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to push a little in the backward the sound by achieving air and transparency A16 G Bus Drum When drum instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you may want to have the G BUS Drum preset as last insert into D
60. er track Vintage Master eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound 3 On single track Vintage Master eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the overall volume can increase or decrease a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 42 AlexB Programs Manual 9 3 Preset list The Vintage Master eQualizer library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 7 kernels and LE presets with 3 kernel displayed into sub menu VMQ VMeQ Movie Low and High Shelf combo at 60Hz and 10kHz 12dB VMeQ HFs High Shelf fixed 10k 20k 30kHz 10dB VMeQ LFs Low Shelf fixed 30 40 60Hz 10dB VMeQ MF Mid bell fi
61. eration This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock GO 2010 2015 105 AlexB Programs Manual 27 Neev 81 Sidecar Console 27 1 About the original hardware Custom designed and hand made by AlexB the sidecar console is based on eight legendary vintage Class AB mic preamps and equalizers which come from the 70 s era with a lot of character The summing amp has a vintage design of pure Class A with Carnhill transformers which gives that in your face Neev sound A professional studio requested me to build this sidecar console for their dance techno production choosing the rich dynamics and fat sound it has Its high bandwidth pure audio path superior dynamics and greater control make the Neev 81 Sidecar Console the first choice for recording and mixing Rock Pop Dance and more With its 100kHz bandwidth the Neev 81 Sidecar Console has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the o
62. erent programs HQ presets with 10 and 3 kernels and LE presets with 5 3 and 1 kernels displayed into sub menu N81 N81 Input Line line input channel N81 Mic Pre microphone preamplifier N81 MixBus MixBus N81 Panner Panner 3dB pan law N81 Low Cut Filter 18dB octave slope 27 47 82 150 270Hz N81 Hi Cut Filter 18dB octave slope 3 9 5 6 8 2 12 18kHz N81 Low Freq Peak bell filter 33 56 100 180 330Hz 18dB N81 Low Freq Shelf shelf filter 33 56 100 180 330Hz 18dB N81 Low Mid Freq bell filter 220Hz 270 330 390 470 560 680 820 1000 1200Hz 18dB Low Hi Q N81 Hi Mid Freq bell filter 1 5 1 8 2 2 2 7 3 3 3 9 4 7 5 6 6 8 8 2kHz 18dB Low Hi Q N81 Hi Freq Shelf shelf filter 3 3 4 7 6 8 10 15kHz 18dB N81 Hi Freq Peak peak filter 3 3 4 7 6 8 10 15kHz 18dB N81 Input Line The Neev 81 Sidecar Console Input Line is the first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track N81 Mic Pre The Neev 81 Sidecar Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed N81 MixBus Neev 81 Sidecar Console MixBus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW to give the original clean glue EO 2010 2015 108 AlexB Programs Manual 27 4 Controls The Neev 81 Sidecar Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which ar
63. erms do not use the Software 1 Limited Use License The Software is licensed not sold by AlexB or Acustica Audio to the original end user for use only on the terms set forth in the Agreement If and only if your Software is purchased through AlexB or Acustica Audio AlexB as Licensor grants you as an end user Licensee a non exclusive license to use the Software The customer purchases the right to license the use of the programs not the actual ownership of a copy of the program That means no sharing copy or resell User can install the software on two computers and he can make a personal backup copy 2 Title The Software is owned by AlexB and is Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws AlexB retains title to and ownership of the Software and all copies as well as any rights not specifically granted This Agreement only gives you certain rights to use the Software and related documentation which may be revoked if you do not follow these terms 3 Limited Rights to Install and Use the Software You may install the Software into the memory of two computers for your internal business use or your own personal enjoyment but may not redistribute or electronically transfer the Software to someone else s computer or operate it in a time sharing or service bureau operation You may make one copy of the Software for backup purposes only You may not modify translate adapt reverse engineer decompile create othe
64. essor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the N54 in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Neev 54 Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Neev 54 Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the controls DRIVE to 3dB and AHEAD to 5 4ms LO 2010 2015 93 AlexB Programs Manual 23 3 Preset list The Neev 54 Dynamics library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu N54 N54 Compressor Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain Fixed attack 5ms N54 Compressor esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain Fixed attack 5ms N54 Limiter Limiter with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain Fixed attack 5ms N54 Limiter esc Limiter with variable controls and external sidechain Fixed attack 5ms 23 4 Controls The Neev 54 Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for pr
65. eve the classic bus coloration You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 3dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the MTC Panner should be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB LO 2010 2015 30 AlexB Programs Manual 6 3 Preset list The Modern Tube Console library includes 31 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels and LE presets with 3 and 5 kernels displayed into sub menu MTC MTC Line in line input channel MTC MIC Pre microphone preamplifier MTC HPF 90Hz High Pass Filter 90Hz 12dB oct MTC G Bus Clean Group Bus clean signal MTC G Bus Acoustic Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for acoustic instruments MTC G Bus AmbFX Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for ambient amp FX MTC G Bus BG Vox Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for backing vocals MTC G Bus Drum Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for drums MTC G Bus GTR Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for guitars MTC G Bus Percussions Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for percussions MTC G Bus SynthPad Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for synthesizers and pads MTC M Bus Clean MixBus clean with Electro Harmonix tubes
66. from 0 to 10 OReQ 8 20kHz Bell variable from 8k to 20kHz 16dB variable Q from 0 to 10 OReQ BAX Low and High Baxandall combo 16dB OReQ HPF High Pass Filter 12dB oct from 20Hz to 2kHz OReQ LPF Low Pass Filter 12dB oct from 2kHz to 20kHz NOTE Q is numerical as in the original sampled hardware 11 4 Controls The Orbital eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 16 dB Q Control Q The Q control sets the amplitude of the filter selected by FREQ control Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 49 AlexB Programs Manual 12 Orbital Dynamics 12 1 About the original hardware Orbital Dynamics are composed by a compressor and a limiter Both units are a classics American Broadcast dynamics and they come from an FM Broadcast station located in Texas they have been refurbished but the original broadcast
67. g professionals With its broad bandwidth the Vintage American X citer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 58 AlexB Programs Manual 14 2 Session Setup Vintage American X citer reproduces the characteristic sound of a vintage American Exciter this kind of Aural Exciter are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the VAX in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Vintage American X citer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Vintage American X citer is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 59 AlexB Programs Manual 14 3 Preset list The Vintage American X citer library includes 9 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels displayed into sub menu VAX Vintage American X Citer complete emulation with input stage drive and tone controls VAX Acoustic Hi Quality Preset useful for acoustic material VAX Drum Bus Hi Quality Prese
68. h Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone Smooth esc Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and external sidechain Smooth tone Driven Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Silicon Medium knee and external sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and external sidechain Driven tone Flat esc Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and external sidechain Flat tone Smooth Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone Smooth esc Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and external sidechain Smooth tone Driven Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Silicon Hard knee and external sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Zener Hard knee and external sidechain Driven tone Flat esc Compressor with Zener Hard knee and external sidechain Flat tone Smooth Compressor with Zener Hard knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone Smooth esc Compressor with Zener Hard knee and external sidechain Smooth tone Driven Compressor with Zener Hard knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone Driven esc Compressor with Zener Hard knee and external sidechain Driven tone TRICK using the presets in conjunction with the DRIVE control you can create hundreds of different tones It s highly recomme
69. h the M BUS Vintage preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus will do the trick LO 2010 2015 32 AlexB Programs Manual 6 4 Controls The Modern Tube Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below GDRV DRIVE NOTE clicking on GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB
70. he HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 45 AlexB Programs Manual 10 3 Preset list The Em i Broadcast eQualizer library includes 4 different programs HQ presets with 7 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu EBQ EBeQ Presence Mid bell fixed 1 4K 2 8k 4k 5 6kHz 6dB EBeQ Shelf Low and High Shelf combo at 60Hz Bass 6dB and 10kHz Treb 12dB 10 4 Controls The Em i Broadcast eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted The available range is 6 dB for Bass and 12dB for Treble Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 46 AlexB Programs Manual 11 Orbital eQualizer 11 1 About the original hardware This is an American clas
71. he channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB LO 2010 2015 18 AlexB Programs Manual 3 3 Preset list The Modern Flagship Console library includes 32 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels and LE presets with 3 and 5 kernels displayed into sub menu MFC MFC Line in line input channel MFC MIC Pre microphone preamplifier MFC G Bus Clean Group Bus clean signal MFC G Bus Acoustic Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for acoustic instruments MFC G Bus AmbFX Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for ambient amp FX MFC G Bus BG Vox Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for backing vocals MFC G Bus Drum Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for drums MFC G Bus GTR Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for guitars MFC G Bus Percussions Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for percussions MFC G Bus SynthPad Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for synthesizers and pads MFC LFE Channel Channel for low frequency effects as explosions and deep bass MFC M Bus Clean MixBus clean MFC M Bus Air amp Punch MixBus with equalizer patched useful for airy amp punching sound MFC M Bus Modern MixBus with equalizer patched useful for modern and polished sound MFC M Bus Cine MixBus with wider stereo image useful for soundtrack and symphonic music MFC Panner Panner 3dB pan law MFC Line in The Modern Flagship Console Line in
72. hem at stock value center 12 o clock LE 2010 2015 21 AlexB Programs Manual 4 Modern Flagship eQualizer 4 1 About the original hardware The Modern Flagship eQualizer has set new standards as the ultimate analogue processor and has become the signature of excellence for the world s premier engineers producers and studios This equalizer is very usable and controls most situations effortlessly and musically with a smooth filters section a sweet top end and powerful lows with less midrange aggression than a classic British eQ Modern Flagship eQualizer manages to sound clean and crystal clear without being weak and characterless There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its 100kHz bandwidth the Modern Flagship eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible DO 2010 2015 22 AlexB Programs Manual 4 2 Session Setup Modern Flaghship eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern British Console eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MFeQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 On single track Modern Flaghship eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste l
73. igh Shelf High Shelf 18dB 21 4 Controls The Neev 73 eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated DRIVE Drive Control The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero MFO 2010 2015 87 AlexB Programs Manual 22 Neev 64 Dynamics 22 1 About the original hardware Designed in 1974 the Vintage N64 mono Limiter Compressor unit quickly became a legend by achieving secret weapon status among studio professionals thanks to its unique sound and functionality Discrete Class A B design and transformer coupled circuits used in the input ensured a totally unique sound This unit is still sought after decades after production stopped and they remain one of the milestone pieces of studio equipment Neev 64 Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its 100kHz bandwidth the Neev 64 Dynamics has
74. ing weak and harsh With its 100kHz bandwidth the American 5 Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 73 AlexB Programs Manual 18 2 Session Setup American 5 Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of American Vintage Console Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the A5D in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track American 5 Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track American 5 Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the AHEAD to 5 4ms LO 2010 2015 74 AlexB Programs Manual 18 3 Preset list The American 5 Dynamics library includes 16 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu A5D A5D VT Comp 2 1 compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain A5D VT Comp esc 2 1 compressor with variable controls and external sidechain A5D
75. ings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 135 AlexB Programs Manual 35 2 Session Setup 4K G Comp reproduces the characteristic sound of Classic Logic Console Stereo Bus Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the 4K G Comp in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track 4K G Comp is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on some instruments like piano and pads 2 On master track 4K G Comp is inserted on the group bus and or stereo mixbus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the controls DRIVE to 3dB and AHEAD to 5 4ms EO 2010 2015 136 AlexB Programs Manual 35 3 Preset list The 4K G Comp library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu 4KD 4K G Comp Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain 4K G Comp esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain 4K G Comp A Compressor with variable controls auto release and HPF on internal sidechai
76. is important to note here that in the original hardware the attack and release were tuned by ear to be musical and NOT configured using math and ratios So the numerical settings on the Nebula version are approximates based on the hardware they are NOT faithful numerical representations of milliseconds Again strongly urge you to look up and download the manual and even the brochure they offer In those you will find much very interesting and useful information that will help you enjoy this library more and understand the depth of it s usage NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the AHEAD to 5 4ms GO 2010 2015 111 AlexB Programs Manual 28 3 Preset list Chandly Ltd Germanium library includes 72 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu CLG CLG R Flat Compressor with Resistance soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Flat tone CLG R Flat esc Compressor with Resistance soft knee and external sidechain Flat tone CLG R Smooth Compressor with Resistance soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Smooth tone CLG R Smooth esc Compressor with Resistance soft knee and external sidechain Smooth tone CLG R Driven Compressor with Resistance soft knee and HPF on internal sidechain Driven tone CLG R Driven esc Compressor with Resistance soft knee and external sidech
77. is the first stage of the console normally it works as line amplifier and you should insert it in every track MFC MIC in The Modern Flagship Console microphone preamplifier has more coloration than Line in and you can use it when more character is needed MFC G Bus Clean If you send some tracks to a submix bus group in your DAW and you like to have the real sound by Bus Group of the console you can insert the G Bus Clean preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group MFC G Bus Acoustic When acoustic instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might want to have the G BUS Acoustic preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive colored glue MFC G Bus Amb amp FX When ambients reverb echo and other effects are used into an aux send return in your DAW you may like to have the G BUS Amb amp FX preset as last insert into these DAW s channels to give more spatial dimension MFC G Bus BG Vox When backing vocals tracks are grouped into a submix in your DAW try inserting the G BUS BG Vox preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to push a little in the backward the sound by achieving air and transparency MFC G Bus Drum When drum instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you may want to have the G BUS Drum preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive punching glue MFC G Bus GTR When guitars are grouped into a submix in your DAW try using the G BUS GTR preset as la
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79. l Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero EO 2010 2015 138 AlexB Programs Manual END EO 2010 2015 139 AlexB Programs Manual
80. l processing for optimized sound and then compared to the original device The result is a virtually indistinguishable digital replication of this landmark device The hardware is sampled at 44 1kHz and 96kHz without introduction of noise or aliasing The thinking behind this process is to provide the full quality of the analog behavior which means placing all emphasis on quality over cpu resources The process is extremely efficient and optimized to be used on current computer technology with a forward thinking to the future of more powerful systems but this will be a more cpu intensive device than your typical software Consider the value in having even one instance of the original unit in your hardware rack and choose to see the true value in having the best sound that technology has to offer The preset doesn t sound processed harsh or digital as many plugins do but instead it sounds like a natural extension of the original audio gluing your tracks in the mix with an analog vibe Some plugins make your recordings sound like digital Some plugins are supposed to make your recordings sound like analog THIS plugin helps make recordings sound like MUSIC BE 2010 2015 11 AlexB Programs Manual 1 4 System Requirements e Intel or AMD CPU based PC or MAC computer e Free space on Hard Disk or better SDD library size depending e Nebula3 with installed commercial license For the best results and low CPU load it s recommended to use
81. ld be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB LO 2010 2015 63 AlexB Programs Manual 15 3 Preset list The American 16 Console library includes 29 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels and LE presets with 3 and 5 kernels displayed into sub menu A16 A16 Line in line input channel A16 MIC Pre microphone preamplifier A16 DI in Input Amplifier for keyboard and guitars A16 G Bus Clean Group Bus clean signal A16 G Bus Acoustic Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for acoustic instruments A16 G Bus AmbFX Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for ambient 8 FX A16 G Bus BG Vox Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for backing vocals A16 G Bus Drum Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for drums A16 G Bus GTR Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for guitars A16 G Bus Percussions Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for percussions A16 G Bus SynthPad Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for synthesizers and pads A16 M Bus Clean MixBus clean A16 M Bus Modern MixBus with equalizer patched useful for modern and polished sound A16 M Bus Vintage MixBus by vintage console for a vision ary sound A16 Panner Panner 3dB pan law A16 Line in The American 16 Console Line in is th
82. lity onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 103 AlexB Programs Manual 26 2 Session Setup T361A reproduces the characteristic sound of a vintage Dolbee Sys this kind of gears are used in all records in the world in the tape era To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the T361A in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track T361A is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track T361A is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound 3 Mastering T361A is inserted on the audio track as last insert before the brickwall limiter TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB NOTE in the Test Tone folder there are the audio sample of the original D Tone EO 2010 2015 104 AlexB Programs Manual 26 3 Preset list The T361A library includes 9 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels displayed into sub menu 361 T361A Line Standard line input normally the signal comes from the console T361A Line Mod1 line input with CAT22 board modified T361A Line Mod2 line input with CAT22 board modified T361A Line M
83. ments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you may want to have the G BUS Drum preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive punching glue 4KC G Bus GTR When guitars are grouped into a submix in your DAW try using the G BUS GTR preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive brilliant glue DO 2010 2015 123 AlexB Programs Manual 4KC G Bus Percussions When percussions are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might like to have the G BUS Percussions preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive snapping glue 4KC G Bus SynthPad When synthesizers and Pads are grouped into a submix in your DAW maybe try the G BUS SynthPad preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive focused glue 4KC M Bus Clean 4K Console Mix Bus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW The M BUS Clean gives a clean glue 4KC M Bus Vintage When the original vintage tone is needed use the M BUS Vintage preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus 4KC M Bus Modern When a polished glued mix is needed with a lot of air and punch try the M BUS Modern preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus 31 4 Controls The 4K Console has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below GDrive Control GDRV The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Au
84. mer This manual provides general information preparation for use installation and operating instructions for the AlexB Programs Libraries The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice AlexB makes no warranties of any kind with regard to this manual or the product s it refers to including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose AlexB shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material or the product s All product names used in this documentation are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with our company AlexB These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers End User License Agreement EULA By installing the software you confirm your acceptance of the AlexB End User License Agreement as well as the AlexB terms of service and privacy policy which can be found at http www alessandroboschi eu html alexb termsandconditions htm http www alessandroboschi eu html alexb privacypolicy htm This AlexB End User License Agreement is between AlexB and you IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE By using the AlexB software you accept these terms If you do not accept these t
85. mics 24 1 About the original hardware All tube based Opto compressors from 1985 The number of hit records featuring these compressors is countless and the number of stars demanding them for their recording and mixing is extreme Use them for keys guitars vocals mixbus mastering the result is always musical and transparent Some differences exist between the two units the C2A dual compressor has a little more round character to the compression and a little different frequency response compared to C1B mono compressor Valve Tech Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone The units has been refurbished with BC audio capacitors and NOS Telefunken Siemens tubes The Valve Tech Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 96 AlexB Programs Manual 24 2 Session Setup Valve Tech Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage Denmark Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the VTD in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track C1B or C2A is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your ta
86. n 4K G Comp A esc Compressor with variable controls auto relese and external sidechain 34 4 Controls The 4K G Comp has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 0 1ms to 30ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 100ms to 1 2s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module When the control is at maximum 10 the ratio is effectively infinity to one yielding the limiting effect The range is variable from 2 1 to 10 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB O 2010 2015 137 AlexB Programs Manua
87. n top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the CLG in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Chandly Ltd Germanium is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Chandly Ltd Germanium is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound Some notes on useage It is helpful to understand a little about what the different curves are based on the diode selected going from softest to hardest knee Resistance This is the gentlest and most neutral of the knee curves Germanium Soft Uses a single germanium diode Has a very slightly sharper knee and starts to introduce some vibe Germanium Medium This uses 5 germanium diodes different type than the other as well as the diode from the soft setting This is even slightly more sharper kneed and more colorful Silicon Medium This uses a single silicon diode and ihas a sharper knee than the other modes It also has a different tonal character than the other modes Silicon Hard This uses 2 silicon diodes in combination sharpening the knee even more and of course adding yet more vibe Zener Hard This uses a single zener diode and contributes the sharpest knee character It also introduces another different tonal and compression character It
88. namics library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu 4KD 4KD CH Comp Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain 4KD CH Comp esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain 4KD LMC Listen Mic Compressor with fixed attack and release HPF on internal sidechain 4KD LMC esc Listen Mic Compressor with fixed attack and release external sidechain 34 4 Controls The 4K Channel Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 3ms to 30ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 100ms to 4s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module When the control is at maximum 10 the ratio is effectively infinity to one yielding the limiting effect The
89. nd with the full germanium character and coils sweetness This unit share the same circuitry of the Abbey Road mastering console TG12410 With its broad bandwidth the Em i Broadcast eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 44 AlexB Programs Manual 10 2 Session Setup Em i Broadcast eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Vintage Program eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the EBeQ in all traks where you need to shape the sound 1 Mastering Em i Broadcast eQualizer is inserted on the audio track as insert in the position at your taste 2 On master track Em i Broadcast eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound 3 On single track Em i Broadcast eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band t
90. ndards as the ultimate analogue processor and has become the signature of excellence for the world s premier engineers producers and studios This compressor is very usable and controls most situations effortlessly and musically with a smooth or hard knee a sweet top end and powerful lows with less aggression than a classic RMS compressor Modern Flagship Dynamics manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its 100kHz bandwidth the Modern Flagship Dynamics has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy atmosphere and life of the original performance as perfectly as possible DO 2010 2015 25 AlexB Programs Manual 5 2 Session Setup Modern Flaghship Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern British Console Compressor this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MFD in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Modern Flaghship Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Modern Flaghship Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the par
91. nded to download and read the manual of the original sampled hardware O 2010 2015 112 AlexB Programs Manual 28 4 Controls Chandly Ltd Germanium has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 3ms to 120ms Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 100ms to 1 2s Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 10 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to
92. ng the VUMeter as last instance on the mixbus and by setting the OJBVU 18dBfs on it E 2010 2015 15 AlexB Programs Manual 2 6 Common Controls All programs have some common controls which are detailed below Input Gain The Input Gain control sets the level at the input of the plugin The range is from dB to 6 dB Output Gain The Output Gain control sets the level at the output of the plugin The range is from dB to 6 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero This switch control sets the plugin operative or bypassed Meters Input and Output Meters display the levels at the input and output of the plugin in dBfs YE 2010 2015 16 AlexB Programs Manual 3 Modern Flagship Console 3 1 About the original hardware The Modern Flagship Console has set new standards as the ultimate analogue console and has become the signature of excellence for the world s premier engineers producers and studios Professionals throughout the world have chosen the full clean sound of the Modern Flagship Console Its high bandwidth pure audio path superior dynamics greater dynamic range and greater control make the Modern Flagship Console the first choice for recording and mixing the purest high fidelity recordings With its 100kHz bandwidth the Modern Flagship Console has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any
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94. ocessing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is 400ms to 1 5s for the compressor and 100ms to 800ms for the limiter Threshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module When the control is at maximum 10 the ratio is effectively infinity to one yielding the limiting effect The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 6 1 for the compressor Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB O 2010 2015 94 AlexB Programs Manual HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 95 AlexB Programs Manual 24 Valve Tech Dyna
95. od3 line input with CAT22 board modified T361A Tape Standard tape input normally the signal comes from the tape T361A Tape Mod1 tape input with CAT22 board modified T361A Tape Mod2 tape input with CAT22 board modified T361A Tape Mod3 tape input with CAT22 board modified T361A Mastering your secret weapon for mastering use NOTE be careful when the Tape Mod presets are used these presets can give freak FX Please use them with a low audio level 26 4 Controls T361A has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB GDrive Control GDRV The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with mod
96. onic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB EO 2010 2015 126 AlexB Programs Manual 32 3 Preset list The 4KeQ Brown library includes 18 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu 4KQ BRN HPF High Pass Filter 18dB oct from 20 to 350Hz BRN LPF Low Pass Filter 12dB oct from 3k to 20kHz BRN Low Shelf Shelf variable from 30 to 450Hz 15dB variable BRN Low Bell Bell variable variable from 30 to 450Hz 15dB variable fixed Q 0 8 BRN 200 600Hz Bell variable from 200Hz to 600Hz 15dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to 2 5 BRN 600 3200Hz Bell variable from 600Hz to 3200Hz 15dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to 2 5 BRN 3200 7000Hz Bell variable from 3200Hz to 7000Hz 15dB variable variable Q from 0 5 to 2 5 BRN High Bell Bell variable variable from 1 5k to 16kHz 15dB variable fixed Q 0 8 BRN High Shelf Shelf variable variable from 1 5k to 16kHz 15dB variable 32 4 Controls The 4KeQ Brown has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Cut Off Control CUTOF The CUTOF control affects the filter s frequency cut Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated
97. ontrol The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz GDrive Control The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls on Line Amp Mic Pre and
98. ore Because Sound First If you have any trouble with the software please do not hesitate to contact me at support alessandroboschi eu 1 2 Overview Despite the digital revolution in the pro audio industry many of today s top albums are still mixed on analog consoles and with analog outboard gear Mixing into an analog desk just sounds better Everything sits better in the mix there is more weight to the bottom and the overall sound is more three dimensional Analog devices produce electrical artifacts that affect frequency response add harmonics cause signal clipping and increase noise These artifacts which audio engineers often consider the character of a particular device result from a combination of factors such as component grade technology type i e vacuum tubes ICs transistors power supply specifications equipment casing and other variables Depending on the circuit characteristics input signal frequency response varies Some circuits cut frequencies others boost them This behaviour is part of the overall device character and should not be confused with user adjustable EQ Total harmonic distortion THD is based on the levels of the odd and even harmonics of an input signal usually at a level much lower than the fundamental level THD balance and decay are circuit dependent and thus differ from device to device Cross Talk and Noise are two elements which every designer tends to avoid to not affect the audio qualit
99. our taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Vinylizer is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound 3 Mastering Vinylizer is inserted on the audio track as last insert before the brickwall limiter TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB EO 2010 2015 115 AlexB Programs Manual 29 3 Preset list The Vinylizer library includes 14 different programs HQ presets with 7 kernels and LE presets with 3 kernel displayed into sub menu VNL VNL2 Gramophone 1940 s British Gramophone VNL2 JukeBox 1960 s German JukeBox VNL2 Modern Solid State 2010 s American solid state player VNL2 Modern Tube State 2010 s American tube state player VNL2 Old 1950 s American player VNL2 Vintage Solid State 1970 s Japanese solid state player VNL2 Vintage Tube State 1970 s French tube state player Samples at 44 1kHz 24bit and 96kHz 24bit Noise_lift Noise_motor Noise_motor_gramophone Noise_motor_old Noise_motor_vintage Noise1 Noise2 Noise3 Noise4 Noise5 Noise6 TRICK You can use the samples to add a new dimension and effect to your digital music When properly set up these noises will interfere with your songs less than you might expect To make it sounds realistic set the levels so that sample becomes just audible in the quietest passages of you
100. ple rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 77 AlexB Programs Manual 19 2 Session Setup American 5 Mastering eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern American eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the A5M eQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 Mastering American 5 Mastering eQualizer is inserted on the audio track as insert in the position at your taste 2 On master track American 5 Mastering eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound 3 On single track American 5 Mastering eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you
101. production console lts reputation is built upon excellence of design advanced electronic engineering and a sound quality that has produced hundreds of best selling recordings A key element in the sound of many of these recordings is the punch and drive of the mixes created by this classic 80 console This unit has been serviced and upgraded to give serious punch and animal power with unbelievable cleanness With its analog punchy sound the 4K Console has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 121 AlexB Programs Manual 31 2 Session Setup 4K Console reproduces the sound of Classic Logic Console by using a library programs consisting of channels input group bus and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the 4K Console in one of two following session setup configurations 3 Asa virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 4 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the ma
102. r songs EO 2010 2015 116 AlexB Programs Manual 29 4 Controls Vinylizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB GDrive Control GDRV The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that the input level can be left alone while making adjustments to the harmonics Reducing the harmonics leads to a cleaner signal with an already clean device Increasing the harmonics should be done with moderation This type of effect is not truly representative of a real console but it can be useful when you want more of the console s nonlinear vibe without altering the channel s levels The available range is 12 dB Note that increasing the input signal the internal headroom will be reduced NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to
103. r works from or disassemble the Software or any portions thereof Similarly you may not copy modify adapt transfer or create other works based upon the printed materials and online or electronic documentation accompanying or published for use with the Software the Documentation You are free to edit and save new presets for your own use and not to distribute to others If you make an alteration to a preset that you like and find it useful please save it as a new preset for your own use The Software may include technological measures that are designed to prevent or detect unlicensed use of the Software Circumvention of these technological measures is prohibited Any attempt to circumvent technical limitations may render the Software or certain features unusable or unstable and may prevent you from updating or upgrading the Software 4 Export Renting and Transfer Restrictions You may not export convey rent sublicense or otherwise distribute the Software or any rights therein to any person or entity You may not transfer or resell your Software license 5 Warranty and Support Neither AlexB nor Acustica Audio warrant that the software will meet your requirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted or error free in the same way the use or the results of the use of the Software or documentation in terms of their correctness accuracy reliability Technical support is for customers only You can ask support via email or web form
104. range is variable from 1 5 1 to 40 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB GO 2010 2015 133 AlexB Programs Manual Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero EO 2010 2015 134 AlexB Programs Manual 35 4K G Comp 35 1 About the original hardware Stereo Bus Compressor from the world s most successful studio production console which was the first to incorporate dynamics processing with every channel and a master compressor in the console centre section It s the first choice of world s best audio engineers to give punch drive and to glue the mix together maintaining control of the dynamics of single tracks 4K G Comp manages to sound clean but with character without being weak and harsh There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its characteristic punching glue the 4K G Comp has been engineered to deliver record
105. reshold Control THR The THR control defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins Signals that exceed this level are processed Signals below the threshold are unaffected The range is variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module The range is variable from 2 1 to 10 1 C1B and 1 5 1 to 10 1 C2A Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB O 2010 2015 98 AlexB Programs Manual Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 99 AlexB Programs Manual 25 T95 Program eQualizer 25 1 About the original hardware Elegant and Natural sounding this is the first version of super rare pure class A germanium equalizer by Telefunken not to be confused with the next silicon transistor release the W395 which has different transformers
106. rformance in headroom and dynamics by cleaning audio path and replacing the stock 12AX7 tubes with 1960 NOS Telefunken 1980 NOS Siemens and 1970 NOS Tesla all hand selected balanced and matched Some electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Panasonic FM Nichicon MUSE and BC while other caps have been replaced with Wima The power supply has been improved and the sound now has more air punch and detail with great warmth rich harmonic content and natural in your face tube compression LO 2010 2015 29 AlexB Programs Manual 6 2 Session Setup Modern Tube Console reproduces the sound of Modern British Recording Console using a library programs consisting of channels input group bus and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the Modern Tube Console in one of two following session setup configurations 1 As a virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 2 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the master track If you group channels in your DAW i e drums elements you can insert the GroupBus as last insert in the submix group bus to achi
107. riginal performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 106 AlexB Programs Manual 27 2 Session Setup Neev 81 Sidercar Console reproduces the sound of Vintage British Recording Console using a library programs consisting of channels input equalizer and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the Neev 81 Sidecar Console in one of two following session setup configurations 1 As a virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like a direct out routed to a summing box The MixBus is placed on the first insert of the master track just as the stereo return would be routed from the analog console back to the DAW 2 To simulate a console Input Channel is inserted on the first insert of the DAW audio tracks the MixBus is placed on the last insert of the master track You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 3dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the N81 Panner should be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB EO 2010 2015 107 AlexB Programs Manual 27 3 Preset list The Neev 81 Sidecar Console library includes 23 diff
108. rol GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The available range is 12 dB stepped NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 69 AlexB Programs Manual 17 American 5B eQualizer 17 1 About the original hardware Originally conceived for use in American s consoles this latest version is a continuation of the original 1967 equalizer with one additional filter band and several new frequencies Incorporating American s exclusive circuitry and proprietary components such as the legendary 2520 op amp the A5B artfully blends the past with the present Many eQs today offer a huge assortment of complex features but the A5B provides exactly the right number of controls to the professional engineer With its 100kHz bandwidth the American 5B eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 70 AlexB Programs Manual 17 2 Session Setup American 5B eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Classic American eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the A5B eQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 5
109. s program will fail and Nebula will load the internal Init program instead This behaviour is wanted and should be expected During this process Nebula creates a challenge file named ser in the Nebulatemprepository folder the name of the library The location of this particular folder can vary for PC users depending on their individual installation For Mac users it is usually Library Audio Presets AcusticaAudio Nebula3 4 Send the ser file at support alessandroboschi eu using your email address which you have used to purchase the library and wait for the reply This can take until 24 hours since the process is done manually 5 Copy the aut file received in the same location of the ser file Now you are ready to use your new Nebula library LO 2010 2015 13 AlexB Programs Manual 2 General Use 2 1 Parameter Settings Some parameters must to be set into Nebula s MAST Page for better performance and Nebula experience 1 set the Mode from SIMPLE to GURU 2 set the AHEAD to 6ms 3 set the RATE CNV to 4500ms 4 click on save and reload Nebula 2 2 Off Line Process If your DAW isn t powerful or you want need to freeze or export processed audio tracks strongly recommend the NEBULAMAN by Zabukowski http zabukowski com software Some parameters must to be set into Nebula s MAST Page for better off line performance 1 set the QUALITY to 1 2 click on save and reload Nebula 2 3
110. setup has been kept upon customer demand So the sound sampled is unusual and more on the FX side with really BIG bottom The Compressor G Ravity has program dependent attack and release the basic preset emulates the original unit The Limiter Co Smonaut is a pretty fast limiter at 1kernel with HF control which emphasizes the high frequency over 3kHz as G Ravity the basic Co Smonaut s preset emulates the original unit LO 2010 2015 50 AlexB Programs Manual 12 2 Session Setup Orbital Dynamics reproduces the characteristic sound of classics American Broadcast Compressor and Limiter this kind of compressor are used in top records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the ORD in all tracks where you need to control dynamically the sound 1 On single track Orbital Dynamics is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Orbital Dynamics is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the AHEAD control to 5 4ms LO 2010 2015 51 AlexB Programs Manual 12 3 Preset list The Orbital Dynamics library includes 4 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernels displayed into sub menu ORD ORD
111. sics from the 1980 s a quasi parametric equalizer of high professional quality The flexibility offered by the OReQ makes it a particularly powerful tool in nearly all areas of audio sound reinforcement public address recording studio broadcasting motion picture sound disco theatre Equipped with the optional output transformer and totally refurbished as new the unit sounds clean slightly dense with a nice mojo The OReQ easily meets the quality performance and reliability requirements of the demanding professionals and is also well suited for use in semi pro applications With its broad bandwidth the Orbital eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 47 AlexB Programs Manual 11 2 Session Setup Orbital eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of the classic American eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the OReQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 1 On single track Orbital eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Orbital eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix
112. st insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive brilliant glue LO 2010 2015 19 AlexB Programs Manual MFC G Bus Percussions When percussions are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might like to have the G BUS Percussions preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive snapping glue MFC G Bus SynthPad When synthesizers and Pads are grouped into a submix in your DAW maybe try the G BUS SynthPad preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive focused glue MFC LFE Channel The Low Frequency Effect Channel is a special channel used for sub frequency effects like explosions deep bass etc It should be used in parallel with a normal channel since LFE has a low pass filter at 120Hz MFC M Bus Clean Modern Flagship Console Mix Bus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW The M BUS Clean gives the original clean glue MFC M Bus Air amp Punch When a cohesive punching glued mix is needed preserving some air use the M BUS Air amp Punch preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus MFC M Bus Modern When a polished glued mix is needed with a lot of air and punch try the M BUS Modern preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus MFC M Bus Cine When a wider glued mix is needed with an improved stereo image the M BUS Cine preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus will do the trick LO 2010 2015 20 AlexB Programs Manual 3 4 Controls The Modern Fl
113. ste It works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track C2A is inserted on the group bus as last insert giving at the whole submix his classic sound NOTE please set the parameters as described into cap 2 1 TRICK to emulate the original sound closely you should set the AHEAD to 5 4ms DO 2010 2015 97 AlexB Programs Manual 24 3 Preset list The Valve Tech Dynamics library includes 8 different programs HQ presets with 5 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu VTD C1B Compressor Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain C1B Compressor esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain C2A Compressor Compressor with variable controls and HPF on internal sidechain C2A Compressor esc Compressor with variable controls and external sidechain 24 4 Controls The Valve Tech Dynamics has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Attack Control ATT The ATT control defines the attack time of the compressor Attack time is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied The range is variable from 0 5ms to 300ms C1B and from 3ms to 60ms C2A Release Control REL The REL control sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level The available range is from 50ms to 10s C1B and 60ms to 2s C2A Th
114. ster track If you group channels in your DAW i e drums elements you can insert the GroupBus as last insert in the submix group bus to achieve the classic bus coloration You should set the Pan Law in the DAW at 4 5dB You might like to use the analog panner included in the library on some stereo tracks and group bus instead of the DAW panner the 4KC Panner should be the last insert into DAW s track or group bus leaving the Pan Law in the DAW to 0dB TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the channels of the console you can set the GDRV control slightly different on every track into a range of 3dB EO 2010 2015 122 AlexB Programs Manual 31 3 Preset list The 4K Console library includes 27 different programs HQ presets with 10 kernels and LE presets with 3 and 5 kernels displayed into sub menu 4KC 4KC Line in line input channel 4KC MIC Pre microphone preamplifier 4KC G Bus Clean Group Bus clean signal 4KC G Bus Acoustic Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for acoustic instruments 4KC G Bus AmbFX Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for ambient amp FX 4KC G Bus BG Vox Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for backing vocals 4KC G Bus Drum Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for drums 4KC G Bus GTR Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for guitars 4KC G Bus Percussions Group Bus with equalizer patched useful for percussions 4KC G Bus SynthPad Group Bus with equalizer patched
115. t to use on Drum Bus VAX Guitars Hi Quality Preset to use with Guitars tracks VAX Synth Hi Quality Preset to use with Synth tracks VAXVocals Hi Quality Preset to use with Vocals tracks VAX Mastering Hi Quality Preset for mastering use VAX Crisp Mastering Hi Quality Preset for mastering use VAX Dark Mastering Hi Quality Preset for mastering use 14 4 Controls The Vintage American X citer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below i Drive Control I DRV The I DRV control affects the drive input level at the 1 amplifier stage The available range is 0 10 numerical Tone Control TONE The Tone control sets the point where the exciter begins to engage The available range is 0 10 numerical Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB GDrive Control GDRV The GDRV control is a unique feature not found in similar products from others brands that comes from Acustica Audio VVKT proprietary technology and sampling aproach It allows you to control the amount of harmonic distortion that is coming from the analog hardware The Input control acts as the analog signal chain of the device where reducing the volume also reduces the harmonic distortion in accordance The GDrive function allows independent control of this harmonic content so that
116. t works great on all instruments and voices 2 On master track Modern Flaghship eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste NOTE on some frequencies when boosting or cutting the whole volume can rise up or fall down a little you can compensate this with the Output Gain Control TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB LO 2010 2015 23 AlexB Programs Manual 4 3 Preset list The Modern Flagship eQualizer library includes 20 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu MFQ MFeQ HP Filter High Pass Filter 12dB oct from 30 to 300Hz MFeQ LP Filter Low Pass Filter 12dB oct from 1 5k to 18kHz MFeQ Low Shelf Low Shelf variable from 33 to 440Hz 20dB MFeQ Low Peak Low Peak variable from 33 to 440Hz 20dB variable Q from 0 7 to 2 0 MFeQ Low Mid Low Mi
117. the Nebula3 reverb instance 1 5 Installation IMPORTANT remember to run the installer as administrator otherwise the ser file will not be generated Run the installer and click Install then follow the on screen instruction Windows Mac sd Nebula Library Installer Jog 0090 Librarylnstaller Installation path c nebulatemprepository Browse mM Select All 88C 96 HQ gt 88C Group Bus www alessandroboschi eu 88C 96 HQ gt 88C Input Line www alessandroboschi eu 88C 96 HQ gt 88C Input Mic www alessandroboschi eu 88C 96 HQ gt 88C Mix Bus www alessandroboschi eu 88C 96 HO gt 88C Group Bus www alessandroboschi eu A 88C 96 HO gt 88C Input Line www alessandroboschi eu RAAA A 88C 96 HO gt 88C Input Mic www alessandroboschi eu HALS 880 Miv Rus hanana alessandinhnschi eul ns Install o NOTE alternatively you can copy the files manually N2P into programs folder and N2V into vectors folder NOTE 2 after installation it s recommended to clean the nebulatemprepository temp folder DO 2010 2015 12 AlexB Programs Manual 1 6 Authorization MFC MFeQ MFD only Before you can start using the installed library programs you will need to authorize the library You have two 2 authorization license for program library This is done in a few simple steps 1 Run your DAW and open Nebula 2 Load one preset of the library installed 3 Loading thi
118. these DAW s channels to give more spatial dimension N14 G Bus BG Vox When backing vocals tracks are grouped into a submix in your DAW try inserting the G BUS BG Vox preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to push a little in the backward the sound by achieving air and transparency N14 G Bus Drum When drum instruments are grouped into a submix in your DAW you may want to have the G BUS Drum preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive punching glue N14 G Bus GTR When guitars are grouped into a submix in your DAW try using the G BUS GTR preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive brilliant glue N14 G Bus Percussions FO 2010 2015 82 AlexB Programs Manual When percussions are grouped into a submix in your DAW you might like to have the G BUS Percussions preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive snapping glue N14 G Bus SynthPad When synthesizers and Pads are grouped into a submix in your DAW maybe try the G BUS SynthPad preset as last insert into DAW s submix bus group to give a cohesive focused glue N14 M Bus Clean Neev 14 Console Mix Bus is the final stage of the console it must be inserted in the mixbus of the DAW The M BUS Clean gives the original clean glue N14 M Bus Modern When a polished glued mix is needed try the M BUS Modern preset as last insert into DAW s mixbus N14 M Bus Fat When a more fat sound is needed use the M
119. track Massive Mix eQualizer is inserted on the mixbus or group bus as last insert giving at the whole mix his classic sound To emulate the original unit sound you should use both presets HQ and LE by mixing them in this way on a single track when a single equalization band only is required you should use the HQ preset when you need more than one band of equalization you should use the LE presets and as last band the HQ This interaction gives the right color and harmonic contents However if you want more color and saturation you can use more HQ bands at your taste TRICK to emulate the non linearity between the tracks you can set the DRIVE control slightly different on every instance into a range of 5dB EO 2010 2015 119 AlexB Programs Manual 30 3 Preset list The Massive Mix eQualizer library includes 24 different programs HQ presets with 3 kernels and LE presets with 1 kernel displayed into sub menu MMQ MMeQ HPF High Pass Filter 18dB oct from 0 to 220Hz MMeQ LPF Low Pass Filter 18dB oct from 6k to 18kHz MMeQ B 22 180Hz Bell variable from 22 to 180Hz 20dB variable Q from 1 5 to 3 MFeQ LS 22 150Hz Low Shelf variable from 22 to 150Hz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot MMeQ B 180 820Hz Bell variable from 180 to 820Hz 20dB variable Q from 1 5 to 3 MMeQ LS 150 560Hz Low Shelf variable from 150 to 560Hz 20dB variable overshoot undershoot MMeQ B 820 3900Hz Bell variable from 820 to 3900Hz 2
120. v 14 Console 20 1 About the original hardware One of the classic Neev consoles of the early 70s is the N14 This high quality Class A desk was the first of the 80 series of legendary top class consoles and it bears His name His preamp modules have established themselves as the most sought after mic pres in the history of recording This is especially true for vocals The amazing summing amp gives a rich warm and fat sound that magic Neev sound Professionals throughout the world have chosen the rich and fat sound of the Neev 14 Console Its high bandwidth pure audio path superior dynamics and greater control make the Neev 14 Console the first choice for recording and mixing Rock Pop Jazz and more With its 100kHz bandwidth the Neev 14 Console has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate capturing all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO 2010 2015 80 AlexB Programs Manual 20 2 Session Setup Neev 14 Console reproduces the sound of Vintage British Recording Console using a library programs consisting of channels input group bus and mixbus To faithfully reproduce into the DAW the analog console signal chain and workflow we recommend using the Neev 14 Console in one of two following session setup configurations 1 As a virtual summing box Input Channel is inserted on the last insert of the DAW audio tracks like
121. variable from OdB to 48 1dB Ratio Control RAT The RAT defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module When the control is at maximum 10 the ratio is effectively infinity to one yielding the limiting effect The range is variable from 1 5 1 to 10 1 Ahead Control AHEAD The AHEAD control sets the look ahead to control the fast transients The range is variable from Oms to 6ms Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB O 2010 2015 27 AlexB Programs Manual Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 28 AlexB Programs Manual 6 Modern Tube Console 6 1 About the original hardware The inclusion of valves in this console is not just a token addition They form an essential part of the signal path at several key points within the console every channel and mic preamp incorporates an ECC83 12AX7A valve stage as do the Group and Stereo master MixBus amplifiers The original smooth and musical tube sound has been improved for better pe
122. way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 24 dB LO 2010 2015 52 AlexB Programs Manual Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the output level of gain makeup The range is variable from OdB to 25dB HPF Control HPF The HPF control sets the cut off point of a high pass filter on the internal sidechain The range is variable from OHz to 500Hz HF Control HF The HF control emphasizes the high frequency over 3kHz The range is variable from O to 10 numerical NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 53 AlexB Programs Manual 13 Magic Parametric eQualizer 13 1 About the original hardware Designed in the 70 era this rare 2 unit rack is a clean parametric equalizer and is greatly revered even today for its performance and quality especially on electric bass synth bass electric guitars synthesizers and voice The line amp has a drive knob which gives harmonic saturation up to 10dB the bell filters allow to cut and boost to over 20dB The MPeQ easily meets the quality performance and reliability requirements of the demanding professionals With its broad bandwidth the Magic Parametric eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible LO
123. xed 125 250 500 700 1k 1 4K 2k 2 8k 4k 5 6kHz 10dB NOTE display shows 0 13kHz but the correct working frequency is 0 125kHz i e 125Hz 9 4 Controls The Vintage Master eQualizer has only a few but intuitive and effective controls which are detailed below Frequency Control FREQ The FREQ control sets the frequency to be boosted or attenuated Gain Control GAIN The GAIN control sets the amount by which the frequency setting is boosted or attenuated The MF bell has broad curve when boosted and narrow curve when it is cut The available range is 10 dB Drive Control DRIVE The DRIVE control affects the harmonic contents in an unnatural way but suitable if you look for an effect The available range is 30 dB NOTE clicking on the controls while pressing ctrl on computer keyboard the control returns to zero LO 2010 2015 43 AlexB Programs Manual 10 Em i Broadcast eQualizer 10 1 About the original hardware A Very Rare piece of British Broadcasting history EBeQ is the rare vintage germanium program equalizer built for BBC broadcast console in the 70 years The unit has been totally refurbished and re calibrated since it was improperly racked into fake Abbey Road case using telephone cables and low quality components Now with audio grade electronics and Mogami premium cables this fantastic EQ is returned to shine with his stunning lows wide midrange and an incredibly airy top e
124. y Since in the analog world they can t be avoided fortunately in digital domain with Volterra Technology we have reduced the noise at less of 120dBfs and completely avoided Cross Talk during the sampling The result is an optimum full quality sound from a like new working condition hardware We have recreated these non linearity characteristics into these programs by sampling the units in excellent condition Your tracks will become more alive with the classic vibe of a real hardware and you may notice that your mixes may take on an almost magical quality with punch glue and dimension that you didn t hear with your other algorithmically based plugins LO 2010 2015 10 AlexB Programs Manual 1 3 Sampling Process believe that Vectorial Volterra Kernels Technology is the path of the future and will enable analog sound to be implanted into digital DAW environments with real harmonic content and analog vibe In my creation of these Nebula Programs use only top notch modern and vintage gear precisely sampled by using my own proprietary technique with custom converters built specifically for NAT3 which outperforms 20k commercial converters High end cables with particular care to the connections levels and impedance matching were used to translate the sonic qualities of this priceless devices into the Nebula software technology Every volume change gain change frequency change is tested and accurately programmed without destructive digita
125. zero NOTE2 Do not adjust the ATTCK and RELS controls leave them at stock value center 12 o clock EO 2010 2015 117 AlexB Programs Manual 30 Massive Mix eQualizer 30 1 About the original hardware The Massive Mix eQualizer makes everything sound better You can expect the best strengths of Pultec style equalizers as well as choice console parametric and graphic Eqs All the radical shaping you ll need for the most demanding of sessions as well as the delicate subtle shadings needed for vocals and mastering Massive Mix eQualizer manages to sound clean without being weak and characterless There is little apparent colouration just a maturity of tone With its 100kHz bandwidth the Massive Mix eQualizer has been engineered to deliver recordings at the best conceivable quality onto any format at any sample rate maintaining all the energy and atmosphere of the original performance as perfectly as possible EO 2010 2015 118 AlexB Programs Manual 30 2 Session Setup Massive Mix eQualizer reproduces the characteristic sound of Modern Passive Tube eQualizer this kind of equalizers are used in countless records in the world To faithfully reproduce this analog sound in the DAW we recommend using the MMeQ in all tracks where you need to shape the sound 4 On single track Massive Mix eQualizer is inserted on the audio tracks as insert in the position at your taste lt works great on all instruments and voices 5 On master

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