Inofficial: EMI TG12345 solid state EQ (gray plate), "homebrew" tube EQ (green plate), EMI RS124 (tube), EMI TG12345 MKIV Compressor (solid state), EMI TG12345 MKII and MKIV consoles, EMI TR-50 and EMI TR-90. First acqua to feature a large assortment of line input and microphone preamp choices.
The "Abbey Road" Secret Weapon
Cream 2 is a unique suite that captures the sonic signature of the most famous studio in the world. Modeled after rare British tube and solid-state hardware used throughout the 50s, 60s, and 70s (heavily inspired by EMI REDD and TG series gear), it is the ultimate tool for adding "vintage character" to your productions.
Key Features
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Iconic EQ Shapes: Replicates the distinct, broad-stroke filters found on vintage EMI consoles. These EQs are famous for their ability to add massive low-end weight and a unique "shimmer" to the highs.
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Legendary Dynamics: Includes emulations of rare limiters and compressors that define the "British sound." Perfect for that explosive drum room vibe or smooth, velvety vocal leveling.
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Massive Preamp & Tape Selection: Features a huge variety of preamps, including tube line-ins and tape machine stages, giving you total control over harmonic saturation.
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Hyper & Aria Tech: Fully optimized for modern DAWs, providing the complex non-linear behavior of vintage tubes with significantly improved CPU efficiency.
Best Used For
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Vocals: To add an intimate, warm, and harmonically rich texture that sounds like a 60s classic.
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Drums: Use the preamps and compressors to get that legendary "crunchy" and "fat" drum sound associated with early rock records.
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Mix Bus: To add a final layer of analog "soul" and "glue" to a track that feels too clean or sterile.
Pro Tip: Experiment with the preamps in Cream. Place them on a "flat" sounding track and push the input gain. Often, the preamp alone is enough to bring an instrument to life and make it sit perfectly in the mix without even touching an EQ.
Company: Acustica Audio