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Description
Unlock the secrets of vintage compression with the NEOLD U17 Compressor Plug-in, a meticulously crafted digital recreation of one of the rarest compressors from 1954. Originally built by Allgemeine Telefon-Fabrik in Hamburg, this piece of audio history combines the warmth of solid-state germanium diodes with the richness of tube-based, transformer-coupled amplification. The U17 plug-in captures this unique hybrid design, offering a smooth and transparent compression experience with modern flexibility.
For those who crave a touch of grit, the integrated soft clipper provides subtle harmonic enhancement, ideal for adding coloration to your sound. The innovative Torque control allows you to seamlessly morph the compression from gentle and transparent to assertively aggressive, suitable for any audio application from vocals to full mixes. Whether you're aiming for a timeless, vintage tone or a modern, punchy mix, the U17 has you covered with its adaptive dynamics processing.
Key Features:
- Based on the rare Allgemeine Telefon-Fabrik U17 from 1954
- Hybrid design with germanium diode bridge and tube amplification
- Built-in soft clipper for harmonic saturation and transient control
- Torque control to adjust compression ratio and knee
- Auto modes for attack and release for ease of use
- Sidechain monitoring and tilt sidechain filter for precision
- Mix control for parallel compression and saturation
- Fully level-compensated input gain acts as threshold
- Scalable user interface for adaptable workflow
- Compatible with AAX, AU, and VST3 on macOS and Windows systems
Product specs
| Software Type | Compressor |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Plug-in Formats | AAX, AU, VST |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.11 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 8 or later |
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Joe Carrell Demos the NEOLD U17 Vintage Compressor | Plugin Alliance
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NEOLD U17 Trailer | Plugin Alliance
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NEOLD U17 Playthrough | Plugin Alliance
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