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The Malcolm Toft Collection
"[The Strip] is an amalgamation of a variety of designs chosen to create a classic Toft EQ. Some are vintage, others recreated on a circuit level by Malcolm specifically for the purpose of sampling...The mids aren’t particularly narrow, so don’t think surgical cuts here. Instead, the magic of the EQ is in its workflow, the way the bands interact with each other and the different character of each section.
There are also two sets of identical very smooth filters. These interact in specific way with the shelves in the EQ and also affect in a logical way the saturation behaviour. Think Shelf + Filter = something like a flat top peak. They are also very useful for controlling the boosts in the EQ Colour preamp."
Professor Malcolm Toft's Analog Legacy
Aubergine is a signature suite released in early 2025, blending the legendary analog designs of Malcolm Toft (of Trident fame) with Acustica's advanced Hyper technology. It focuses on delivering that thick, musical 1970s British sound with a unique emphasis on harmonic interaction.
Key Features
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4-Band Versatile EQ: Inspired by Toft's classic console designs, offering powerful tonal control that harmonically interacts with the saturation stage for a rich, organic sound.
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Independent EQ Routing: Provides unique "Pre-Post-Linked" options, allowing you to choose how the equalizer hits the saturation circuit.
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The Punishr: A dedicated saturation section featuring three distinct types of harmonic enhancement, capable of adding everything from gentle glow to aggressive drive.
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Expert Sampling: Developed with the help of Nik Georgiev to ensure the transients and non-linear behaviors of the original circuits are captured perfectly.
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High Efficiency: Despite its rich sound, the Hyper-engine ensures a smooth workflow with optimized CPU usage and high-definition Aria visuals.
Pro Tip: Use the Linked mode if you want the EQ to directly influence which frequencies get saturated. Boosting the highs won't just make them louder; it will make them grittier and more harmonically alive.
Company: Acustica Audio