Apogee Electronics released Clearmountain's 8068, a new audio plugin that recreates the famous Neve 8068 console. The software captures the sound of Bob Clearmountain's personal mixing board from The Power Station recording studio. Musicians and producers can purchase the plugin for 99 dollars. The console helped create classic albums from artists like Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Bryan Adams. Apogee modeled every detail of the original hardware to preserve its unique character.
The plugin differs from other Neve-inspired software because it models the complete channel strip. Most competing products only recreate the preamp section of vintage consoles. Clearmountain's 8068 includes the microphone input, line input, equalizer and fader sections. The software reproduces the harmonics and frequency response that made the original console special. Engineers can experience the same workflow that Clearmountain used during his years at The Power Station.
The equalizer section offers more control points than the classic Neve 1073 model. Users can shape drums, vocals and string instruments with the wide, musical EQ curves. A high-precision mode provides additional control when needed. The software includes both microphone and line input modes for different saturation levels. An automatic gain feature maintains consistent volume levels when adding harmonic saturation.
The plugin runs on Mac and Windows computers through multiple audio formats. Apogee designed the software to recreate the authentic feel of mixing on physical hardware. The fader section affects both frequency response and harmonic content just like the original console. Audio professionals can access the legendary Power Station sound without expensive vintage equipment.
The plugin differs from other Neve-inspired software because it models the complete channel strip. Most competing products only recreate the preamp section of vintage consoles. Clearmountain's 8068 includes the microphone input, line input, equalizer and fader sections. The software reproduces the harmonics and frequency response that made the original console special. Engineers can experience the same workflow that Clearmountain used during his years at The Power Station.
The equalizer section offers more control points than the classic Neve 1073 model. Users can shape drums, vocals and string instruments with the wide, musical EQ curves. A high-precision mode provides additional control when needed. The software includes both microphone and line input modes for different saturation levels. An automatic gain feature maintains consistent volume levels when adding harmonic saturation.
The plugin runs on Mac and Windows computers through multiple audio formats. Apogee designed the software to recreate the authentic feel of mixing on physical hardware. The fader section affects both frequency response and harmonic content just like the original console. Audio professionals can access the legendary Power Station sound without expensive vintage equipment.
