Inofficial: The Neve collection
• 8066 EQ: Neve 1066
• 8112 EQ: Neve 33122
• 3081 EQ: Neve 1081
• 8093 EQ: EMI-Neve 1093 (shelf filters only, Neve 1081 with Marinair transformers)
• 8193 EQ: EMI-Neve 1093 (Bell/peak mode, Neve 1081 with Marinair transformers)
• 8077 EQ: Rare Neve 1077. Mid frequency bands are duplicated.
• 3102 EQ: Neve 31102 (from a 8068 console equalizer module. Characteristics: a 1073 with added frequencies in the high band and an added mid range high Q .)
• H073 EQ: Homebrew 1073 clone
• 8115 EQ: Ultra rare Neve 3115.
• 8252 Compressor: Neve 2252
• 8254 Compressor: Neve 2254
• A variety of tube preamps, including a Neve 9001
• A variety of Neve EQ/console/microphone preamps. 8071 - 1271 line amp module modded to work as a mic preamp (Thick but not muddy) 8072 - Brent Averill 1272 preamp, based on the 1272 line amp module. (aggressive, try on drums) 24 line inputs and 12 mic inputs from an 8068 console. 10 bus channel paths of a random Neve gear (channel insert to bus output) A full list is available on GOLD3 user manual, page 66.
The Definitive Vintage British Console Sound
Gold 5 is a comprehensive suite that recreates the legendary Neve sound of the 1970s. It is based on a vast collection of vintage 80-series modules (including the 1073, 1081, 1084, and 2254). While Snow focuses on modern Neve gear, Gold provides the rich, colorful, and "weighty" character that defined the golden era of analog recording.
Key Features
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Extensive EQ Collection: Offers several EQ models based on the most sought-after British modules, ranging from the smooth filtering of the 8066 to the versatile 8102.
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Rare Tube Preamps: Includes emulations of the V72 and V76 tube preamps, providing an alternative flavor of high-end saturation.
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Diode-Bridge Compression: Captures the unique behavior of vintage British compressors, known for their ability to add "muscle" and "glue" to a mix bus or drum kit.
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Hyper & Aria Powered: The V5 update features Acustica’s latest engine technology, ensuring better CPU efficiency and ultra-accurate harmonic modeling.
Best Used For
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Drums: Use the preamps and the 1073-style EQ to get a punchy, aggressive drum sound.
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Electric Guitars: There is nothing quite like a Neve EQ for making electric guitars sound "huge" and focused.
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Mix Bus: To add that classic "analog weight" and harmonic cohesion to your entire production.
Pro Tip: Use the Gold Pre (especially the 8077 or V76 models) on every individual track in your mix. Even without using the EQ, the cumulative effect of the saturation adds a depth and width that is nearly impossible to achieve with standard digital tools.
Company: Acustica Audio