instaling Native Instruments Premium Tube Series 1.4.5

The plugin definitely does what it's supposed to, sounding great on stereo mixes as well as single tracks or drum busses.

Some features that the Vari Comp has that the hardware version does not include a high-pass filter in the detector circuit for full range material, side-chaining and parallel compression, which is available via a simple 'dry' knob.

In compression mode, the ratio begins as 1.5:1, for a more subtle compression with a softer knee, but is definitely very warm sounding with the ability to drive the input. The ratio range in limit mode is from 4:1 to 20:1 depending on how hard you push the input. The harder you drive it, the more intense the ratio and knee become. 'Mu,' when talking tubes, means 'gain.' So the name means 'variable gain.' The ratio and knee adjust automatically in response to the level of input, keeping the compression sounding smooth. The Vari Comp is the only software emulation of the Variable Mu on the market. Enhanced EQ is an emulation of the Manley Pultec EQP-1A, which is very close to the original Pultec EQ but with some extended frequency options and modern circuitry. The actual hardware version would normally set you back around $6000 and is something you might find in the rack of a real deal mastering engineer. Passive EQ is a model of the Manley Massive Passive. It is commonly used on stereo mixes for a 'glue' effect to have cohesion between the elements. Vari Comp models the Manley Variable Mu compressor, which itself is created in the style, but is not an exact replica, of the Fairchild 670. Although they don't say it on the website or in the manual, these all are software versions of Manley tube gear, some of the best (and priciest) on the market. The Premium Tube Series bundle includes the Vari Comp compressor, the Passive EQ and the Enhanced EQ. The collaboration of these two companies is an exciting notion.

NI is of course known for their synths and DJ software among other things and Softube is intrinsically known for capturing the essence of vintage tube gear. Native Instruments have teamed up with fellow software designers Softube to create an interesting bundle of three plugins that all model tube gear.

Instaling Native Instruments Premium Tube Series 1.4.5