Preamp-MAX 1.0.3

If you own PreAMPed, HotPhuzz, or T-Chain DDC, DDE, or preamp modules, get a discounted upgrade price HERE!

-updated December 18th,  2021-

 

Next generation analog channel strip plugin that replaces HotPhuzz, PreAMPed, and DDC, DDE, and preamp modules found in T-Chain.

 

Preamp-MAX screenshotGotta Have It!

Sometimes you need a plugin that features neural network machine learning, linear phase zero latency filtering, and intermodal space flangeometering; but let’s be honest, most times you don’t.  Most times you just need tried-and-true tools like a compressor, EQ, and gate.  Most of the times you want the sound of analog gear, but you don’t have the time, money, or patch cables to make it all work.

 

Well, there is solution.  It is Preamp-MAX.

EQ tab screenshotA Channel Strip that is More

Preamp-MAX is a complete channel strip plugin that specializes in analog modeling and saturation.  It includes a comprehensive preamp modeling engine with 21 distinct preamp models.  Each model features unique characteristics that cover clean preamps, tube-style vintage preamps, console preamps, and tape machines.  As a channel strip plugin, Preamp-MAX is a highly configurable tool for use on a variety of tracks and buses.  With features such as a multipurpose gate/expander, flexible 4-band EQ, a versatile stereo compressor, and separate saturation processor, Preamp-MAX is more than a preamp.

phuzz tab screenshotProcessing Possibilities

The processing order of Preamp-MAX is customizable and includes:

  • Preamp: 21 separate preamp modules with configurable drive, noise, and channel variability
  • Gate/Expander: A digital gate/expander with external side chain input, selectable lookahead, and tuned side chain filtering modes
  • EQ: A 4-band EQ with selectable vintage EQ modes to mimic many different types of EQs
  • Compressor: A clean stereo compressor with side chain filtering and output mixing for creative parallel compression
  • Phuzz: LVC-Audio’s Phuzz algorithm for adding multiband saturation with time-dependent response.
  • Tools: Common tools including LVC-Audio’s output clipping, stereo width, phase, panning, and DC filtering

LVC-Audio Features

Preamp-MAX also builds on many standard LVC-Audio features.  This includes a resizable interface; waveform history display; spectrum analyzer view; stereo vectorscope with configurable and recallable color display options; Auto Level control (for auditioning the sound of the plugin without volume changes); undo/redo history; and A/B comparison controls.  Preamp-MAX also includes linear and minimal phase oversampling options.

System Requirements and Specifications

  • Windows: VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats. Preamp-MAX requires Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 machines with a processor that supports SSE2 (AMD or Intel processor from around 2004 or later). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.
  • OS X: AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats. Preamp-MAX requires OS X 10.8 or later, and an Intel Core2Duo processor (or better). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

Download Preamp-MAX and User Manual

The demo plugin is fully-functional, except the signal will be bypassed approximately every minute.  The registration file unlocks the plugin and removes the demo limitation.  For any questions or problems with Preamp-MAX, please use the Contact page or view the support forum hosted by KVR

Purchase Preamp-MAX

To purchase Preamp-MAX, visit the Purchase Page or add to your cart now.

Preamp-MAX
Analog channel strip beast

Changelog

- Version 1.0.3

  • Add mouseclick to change dropdown (Ctrl+click to increase, Ctrl+Shift+Click to decrease)
  • Fix bypass in AAX
  • Add option to sample auto gain (3.5 seconds) instead of continuous calculation
  • Bug fixes

- Version 1.0.2

  • fix plugin missing in ProTools
  • add low shelf in Low section of EQ

- Version 1.0.1

  • fix occasional crash in certain DAWs
  • some CPU improvement with FFT and waveform display
  • fix issue with dropdown menus on certain DAWs (i.e., not being able to select all options)
  • fix preset menu not correctly showing when settings are changed after load
  • add EQ dB scale lines and rescale area based on vertical slider

- Version 1.0.0

  • Initial release

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