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Description

Unlock the secret to legendary sound with the Softube Abbey Road Brilliance Pack. This collection of three meticulously modeled EQ plugins brings the iconic presence and treble frequencies of the 1960s Abbey Road Studios directly to your digital workstation. Revered by engineers of the era, these proprietary "presence boxes" were essential tools for shaping vocals, guitars, and drums, ensuring each mix sparkled with clarity and depth. Softube has faithfully recreated the passive circuitry of these rare units, offering a unique opportunity to infuse your tracks with the same character and warmth that defined a generation of music.

The pack includes the original RS127 Rack, known for its ability to add presence and punch across a variety of instruments. Its companion, the RS127 Box, enhances the audio landscape with an added transformer, offering a transformed sonic experience. Finally, the RS135, with its fixed 8kHz boost, fills the frequency gap with sweet, silky highs, making it an indispensable tool in any mixer's arsenal. Whether you're looking to brighten up a lead vocal or add snap to a snare drum, the Abbey Road Brilliance Pack delivers unparalleled sound-shaping capabilities.

Key Features:

  • Faithful emulations of three classic Abbey Road EQs: RS127 Rack, RS127 Box, and RS135.
  • Proprietary passive circuitry modeling for authentic vintage sound.
  • Ideal for adding presence and treble without harshness.
  • Ultra-low CPU usage for seamless integration into your workflow.
  • Perfect for vocals, guitars, drums, and mastering applications.
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Softube Abbey Road Brilliance Pack.

Comparisons

  • Some users compare the Softube Abbey Road Brilliance Pack unfavorably to Waves Abbey Road Mastering, citing the latter as a better value during sales.

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  • Some users suggest Arturia's preamps as a potential alternative, indicating interest in a direct sound comparison between Arturia and Softube products.

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Features and functionality

  • The pack consists of fixed 1-band EQs, which some find limiting for standalone use unless integrated with a larger system like Console 1.

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  • Users appreciate the pack for its ability to clear up and sweeten acoustic guitar mixes with minimal setup, using dual RS127 racks for targeted frequency boosts.

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Value and pricing

  • Several users argue that a significant portion of the pack's price is attributed to the Abbey Road branding rather than its functionality.

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Software and compatibility

  • The EQ boosts are more logical within the Softube ecosystem, specifically when used with Console 1, Modular, or Amp Room.

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  • Some users express interest in analyzing the plugin's effects using tools like Plugin Doctor to understand its frequency and saturation characteristics.

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Use cases and applications

  • The EQs are praised for their effectiveness in enhancing acoustic guitar tracks by setting specific frequency boosts, often combined with other EQs like API or SSL for additional cuts.

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User experience

  • One user highlights the pack’s simplicity, noting that while it has limited functions, it excels at enhancing specific frequencies, making it a valuable tool for specific mixing tasks.

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jimmarchi1

a solid vitnage high shelf

I use this sparingly but it ahs a certain charm over using the high shelving filter on your channel or McDSP. Got me if it sounds like the filter they used to patch into the old REDD consoles when Lennon wanted brighter guitar than the amplifier and channel EQ would allow, but it has a certain sheen and the 3 center point and fixed Q are very musical. Honestly this was a purchase I regret because I sue it so infrequently, its just that I see 'abbey road' and get itchy to get me some.

karl321

Abbey Road Brilliance Pack

I really like the kind of crunchy EQ tone this adds to guitar solos.

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See how Black Sun Empire uses Softube Abbey Road Brilliance Pack

Black Sun Empire

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Black Sun Empire & Noisia

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In this video at 14:28 René from Black Sun Empire uses the RS135 plugin from the Abbey Road Brilliance Pack to "add 2 dBs of highs".

See how Paul Epworth uses Softube Abbey Road Brilliance Pack

Paul Epworth

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Band Aid 30

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According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed is the Abbey Road Brilliance Pack.

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