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NICKEL STEREO EQ
Urei MODEL-546 DUAL PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
NICKEL MONO EQ
Urei MODEL-546 MONO Version
NICKEL COMP
rev H : Urei 1176 Silver face（Rev.H）
rev LN : Urei 1176 Black face（Rev.E）
Nickel Pre
Universal Audio 4110 Precision Channel Microphone Preamplifier
Line : Line Amp 1-4channel (with custom input stage transformers)
MIC : Mic preamp 1-4channel SHAPE OFF Modern mode (Modern preamp sound with no coloration)
SH1 : SHAPE1 Vintage mode 1-4channel (adds transformer saturation)
SH2 : SHAPE2 Saturate mode 1-4channel (maintains transformer color and adds soft limiting)
CUST EQ : Preamp from Urei MODEL-546 MONO Version
CUST EQ ST : Preamp from Urei MODEL-546 DUAL PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER Pre
CUST Rev H : Preamp from Urei 1176 Silver face（Rev.H）
CUST LN : Preamp from Urei 1176 Black face（Rev.E）
The Definitive American Vintage Sound
Nickel is a tribute to the legendary American recording legacy of Bill Putnam. It samples rare, late-60s hardware that defined the "West Coast Sound"—punchy, forward, yet incredibly smooth and musical.
Key Features
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Nickel EQ: Based on a rare passive equalizer design. It’s known for its "silvery" top end and solid low frequencies, allowing you to shape tones with incredible musicality.
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Nickel Dynamics: Features emulations of the most iconic compressors in history:
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FET Compression: Inspired by the 1176 (early revisions), providing lightning-fast attack times and that famous "shove" on drums.
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Opto Leveling: Inspired by the LA-2A, offering smooth, program-dependent compression ideal for vocals and bass.
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Preamp Variety: Includes over 20 different preamp emulations, capturing the harmonic saturation of vintage consoles and outboard gear.
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Hyper Technology: Powered by the Hyper engine, Nickel offers superior transient response and highly accurate compression curves while remaining efficient on your CPU.
Pro Tip: Use Nickel Comp on your snare in FET mode with a fast release. This accentuates the "crack" of the snare and provides that classic high-energy rock vibe.
Company: Acustica Audio