Unleash the vintage charm of analog warmth with the Universal Audio Century Channel Strip. Perfect for the modern producer seeking classic sound, this channel strip plugin effortlessly combines simplicity with sophistication. At its core, the Unison technology bridges the gap between your digital workspace and vintage analog sweet spots, offering a seamless blend of past and present.

The Century Channel Strip simplifies your workflow with its intuitive design. Start with the tube mic preamp to infuse your recordings with a rich, warm tone. Whether you're polishing a vocal track or adding grit to a bass line, the preamp's Low/High gain settings provide versatility across various microphone types. The 3-band EQ is equally adept, offering a sweepable midrange to craft your perfect sound with ease. Sculpt your mix with precision, enhancing body, clarity, and detail in your tracks.

To round out your sound, the optical leveler streamlines dynamics control with just one knob. From taming transients to adding a touch of character and vibe, it’s an indispensable tool for both subtle and pronounced compression effects. Designed to keep you in the creative flow, the Century Channel Strip is your ticket to capturing inspiration at its best—whether you're tracking live or mixing in your DAW.

Key Features:

• Vintage-style tube mic preamp with Low/High gain settings
• Unison technology for seamless integration with UA Apollo interfaces
• Simple 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
• Single-knob optical leveler for effortless dynamics control
• Native and UAD-2 licenses included for versatile use in any setup

Product specs

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Universal Audio Century Channel Strip?

The Universal Audio Century Channel Strip is designed to enhance and simplify your recording workflow by providing a vintage-style tube mic preamp, a three-band EQ, and an optical compressor, making it ideal for tracking vocals, guitars, synths, and more.

Is the Universal Audio Century Channel Strip compatible with my DAW?

Yes, the Century Channel Strip is compatible with DAWs that support AAX, AU, and VST3 formats, making it versatile for use with popular software on both Mac and PC platforms.

Does the Universal Audio Century Channel Strip require an iLok for authorization?

Yes, the Century Channel Strip requires an iLok account for authorization, specifically for the UADx Native version.

Can the Century Channel Strip control Apollo interface mic preamp settings?

Yes, using Unison technology, the Century Channel Strip allows you to control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the plug-in.

What are the system requirements for running the Universal Audio Century Channel Strip?

For Mac, it requires macOS 10.15 or later with an Intel Core 2 Duo or higher and 4GB RAM. For PC, it requires Windows 10 or later with an Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher and 4GB RAM.