Latest Emulations

Emulation 56

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:25:00 GMT

Emulation name: BRIT DESK 6
Hardware modeled: AMEC Angela (AMEK)
This is a classic (pre Neve) Amek console with a phenomenal track record. It had a very musical 4-band EQ, with low and high shelving and two sweepable mid bands. The Angela provided you with a very smooth and silky sound and plenty of bottom end if required. For those pre-digital heads: The sound is big, warm and very analog.
Settings/Presets:

HPF - Fixed – On/Off
LPF - Fixed – On/Off
LF shelf boost - Vari Gain, switched Freq
LMF bell - Vari Gain and Freq, switched Q
HMF bell - Vari Gain and Freq, switched Q
HF shelf - Vari Gain, switched Freq

Emulation 1

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:50:00 GMT

Emulation name: TRANY C/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1C
Hardware modeled: API 2500
(Old/Normal/HARD settings). Based on an API 2500*stereo mastering compressor, (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/Hard settings.) All controls – stepped Ratio (with LIMIT at max setting), Attack and Release The API 2500 is a versatile compressor. Its wide range of ratios, with hard, medium or soft knee compression, and attack and release times offer subtle compression all the way to brick wall limiting. The unit uses Audio Toys' Thrust circuit before the RMS detector to deliver more low end "punch." The 2500 gives you 2 styles of compression; Old style uses a feedback method of compression, while New style uses VCA modulated (Feed Forward Type) compression.
Settings/Presets:

Suggested Usage:

Emulation 2

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:53:00 GMT

Emulation name: TRANY A/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1A
Hardware modeled: API 2500
(Old/Normal/SOFT settings) Based on an API 2500*stereo mastering compressor (US) serial #0016 The API 2500 is a versatile compressor. Its wide range of ratios, with hard, medium or soft knee compression, and attack and release times offer subtle compression all the way to brick wall limiting. The unit uses Audio Toys' Thrust circuit before the RMS detector to deliver more low end "punch." The 2500 gives you 2 styles of compression; Old style uses a feedback method of compression, while New style uses VCA modulated (Feed Forward Type) compression.
Settings/Presets:

All controls – stepped Ratio (with LIMIT at max setting), Attack and Release

Emulation 49

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:16:00 GMT

Emulation name: TRANY 3
Hardware modeled: API 550A
Designed by the legendary Saul Walker in the late 60s, the discrete 550A was initially used as a modular OEM equalizer. The industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of the 550A and it found its way into many custom console designs. The combination of Walker's 2520 op amp, and the "Proportional Q" circuitry provides the user with an uncomplicated way to achieve acoustically superior equalization.
Settings/Presets:

Filter (giant band-pass) – Fixed, On/Off
LF bell/shelf - Vari Gain, switched Freq
MF bell - Vari Gain, switched Freq
HF bell/shelf - Vari Gain, switched Freq

Emulation 42

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:06:00 GMT

Emulation name: TRANY 4
Hardware modeled: API 550b
Conceived for the API's consoles, the 550 "B" is a new version of the original 1967 550. The 550B's four EQ bands overlap significantly to act as a problem solver and sweetening device. Each band offers 7 switchable filter frequencies, ranging from 4 to 5 octaves. The "API Proportional-Q” widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings.
Settings/Presets:

LF shelf/bell - Vari Gain and Freq
LMF bell - Vari Gain and Freq
HMF bell - Vari Gain and Freq
HF shelf/bell - Vari Gain and Freq

Emulation 43

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:07:00 GMT

Emulation name: TRANY 5
Hardware modeled: API 559
Bell – Vari Gain, switched Freq x 7 (Bell 2, Bell 3….) 7 Identical bands to emulate a graphic EQ This rare 9-band graphic EQ has bands with fixed frequency but variable cut and boost. All frequency bands are available due to Liquid Mix's drop-down menu options at the bottom of each band. A clean and reliable EQm well known for its sonic purity.
Settings/Presets:

7 Identical bands to emulate a graphic EQ

Emulation 58

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:27:00 GMT

Emulation name: SILVER 4
Hardware modeled: Avalon 2055
The AD2055 combines active and passive filter topologies with sonic excellence. It is the perfect solution for two-buss music-program equalization, special instrument EQ, FX applications and ultra high performance mastering studio's. The AD2055 offers high-voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low noise.
Settings/Presets:

LF shelf/bell - Vari Gain, switched Freq
LMF bell - Fully parametric, optional x 10 Freq setting
HMF bell - Fully parametric, optional x 10 Freq setting
HF shelf/bell - Vari Gain, switched Freq

Emulation 57

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:26:00 GMT

Emulation name: SILVER 2
Hardware modeled: Avalon Vt 737sp
The VT-737SP parametric equalizer utilizes 100% discrete, Class A, high-voltage transistors are used in the Avalon 737 for optimum sonic performance. It provides the smooth characteristics of an all-passive tube design. The enhanced mid-range bands can be extended by using the X10 frequency multipliers. The output amplifier utilises another dual triode vacuum tube driving a 100% discrete, Class A, high-current, balanced and DC-coupled low noise output amplifier.
Settings/Presets:

HPF - Variable Freq
LF shelf - Vari Gain and Freq
LMF Bell - Vari Gain and Freq, with x 10 in Shape options and 2 Q settings
HMF Bell - Vari Gain and Freq, with x 10 in Shape options and 2 Q settings
HF shelf - Vari Gain and Freq

Discrete Class A, variable active and switched passive design
Treble - switched 10kHz,15kHz, 20kHz, 32kHz, +/- 20dB range, shelf
High mid - variable 200Hz to 2k8Hz and 2kHz to 28kHz, +/- 16dB range, hi-lo Q
Low mid - variable 30Hz to 450Hz and 300Hz to 4k5Hz, +/- 16dB range, hi-lo Q
Bass - switched 15Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz, 150Hz, +/- 24dB range, shelf

Emulation 50

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:18:00 GMT

Emulation name: SILVER 3
Hardware modeled: Avalon Vt 747sp
The VT-747SP is a six-band program equalizer that utilises 100% discrete, Class A high-voltage transistors for optimum sonic performance. The six band STEREO program EQ has the smooth characteristics of an all-passive design. The frequency turnover, Q and amplitude ranges for each band provide a natural harmonic balance and the lowest phase change, while offering simple and effective tone control. A great work horse in mixdown and mastering situations.
Settings/Presets:

15 Hz LF shelf - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in Shape options
125Hz Bell - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in shape options
500Hz Bell - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in Shape options
2kHz Bell - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in Shape options
5kHz shelf - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in Shape options
32kHz shelf - Vari Gain, with Solid State or Tube signal paths in Shape options

Emulation 3

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:55:00 GMT

Emulation name: SILVER 2/ US MODERN TUBE 1
Hardware modeled: AVALON VT-737SP
Based on an AVALON VT-737SP*valve channel strip (US) serial #28150 All controls – Attack and Release have SLOW and FAST in max and min settings, respectively Avalon’s opto-compressor unit features a signal path design with twin Class A vacuum tube triodes for gain matching. The optical attenuator acts as a simple passive level controller. Full dynamic control from soft compression to hard- knee limiting can be achieved with the threshold, ratio-compression, attack and release controls. Smooth high end, with valve warmth.
Settings/Presets:

Optical passive attenuator incorporating twin vacuum tubes and stereo link

Threshold variable -30dB to +20dB
Ratio-compression variable 1:1 to 20:1
Attack variable 2mS to 200mS
Release variable 100mS to 5 seconds

Emulation 4

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:07:00 GMT

Emulation name: LIVE SOUND/ BRIT LIVE SOUND 1
Hardware modeled: BSS DPR402
Based on a BSS DPR402* dual compressor/limiter (UK) serial #02-9983-B The DPR-402 is a dual-channel compressor/limiter with peak limiting, adjustable speed, dynamics program manipulation. This is the unit that has made it onto almost every technical spec in Live sound. Its audio quality and ease of use has made it a true standard.
Settings/Presets:

All controls – ratio has LIMIT at max setting

Emulation 59

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:28:00 GMT

Emulation name: ZEBRA 2
Hardware modeled: Chandler Limited EMI Passive TG channel Abbey Rd
This is a Unique EQ! The Chandler Limited Channel is a recreation of several classic circuits and combines a TG2 preamp section with an equalizer that was redesigned from an equalization circuit used in the TG12410 Transfer or mastering console. It offers very sweet high frequencies with large inductor-based solid low frequencies, and a very high "Q" mid cut section.
Settings/Presets:

HF shelf boost – Vari Gain, switched Freq
MF bell boost – Vari Gain, switched Freq, frequency-dependent Q with optional high Q setting
MF bell cut – Vari Gain, switched Freq, high Q
LF shelf/bell boost – Vari Gain, switched Freq, freq-dependent Q
LF cut – Vari Freq

Emulation 5

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:09:00 GMT

Emulation name: LONDON/ BRIT BOUTIQUE TUBE 1
Hardware modeled: CHISWICK REACH* (UK)
Based on a CHISWICK REACH* (UK) stereo valve compressor serial #RMS0061 No Ratio – Attack starts at THUMP and ranges from 1-11, then SLOW. Release starts at FAST and ranges 1-11, then SLOW The Chiswick Reach Stereo Valve Compressor is an impressive mastering compressor. This box features "variable mu" gain control as used in many vintage compressors. Two all-transformer coupled, valve signal paths operate in true class A mode. A unique "thump" position added to the attack control to give creative drum and percussion effects. This is a versatile and unique valve compressor that is able to produce a range of flavours from transparent and neutral to thick and dirty.

Emulation 8

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:15:00 GMT

Emulation name: BIG BLUE A/ US MODERN SOLID STATE 1A
Hardware modeled: dbx 160S* (US)
Based on a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (Standard compression setting.) All controls – Attack scale is dB/m (dB per millisecond) and Release scale is dB/S (dB per second) The 160S has been a standard in both the studio and the sound reinforcement fields. Its high-precision input stage followed by the world's widest dynamic range voltage controlled amplifier - the dbx V8(TM) VCA - and an output stage with precise phase alignment at all audio frequencies provides you with a transparent sounding device.

Emulation 9

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:17:00 GMT

Emulation name: BIG BLUE B/ US MODERN SOLID STATE 1B
Hardware modeled: dbx 160S* (US)
Based on a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (OverEasy compression setting.) All controls – Attack scale is dB/m (dB per millisecond) and Release scale is dB/S (dB per second) The 160S has been a standard in both the studio and the sound reinforcement fields. Its high-precision input stage followed by the world's widest dynamic range voltage controlled amplifier - the dbx V8(TM) VCA - and an output stage with precise phase alignment at all audio frequencies provides you with a transparent-sounding device. The dbx OverEasy? function gradually starts processing signals when they haven’t reached the Threshold point yet. This creates a soft and smooth compression.

Emulation 10

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:18:00 GMT

Emulation name: US RADIO/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
Hardware modeled: dbx 165* compressor/limiter (US)
Based on a dbx 165* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 1821 All controls – Attack scale is dB/m (dB per millisecond) and Release scale is dB/S (dB per second) The DBX 165 is a solid state compressor/limiter. Like other dbx compressors, it’s known for its OverEasy? trademark compression that provides an extremely smooth, almost inaudible compression. The compression can be transparent, even when applying a significant amount of compression.

Emulation 7

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:13:00 GMT

Emulation name: WASP 1/ BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1
Hardware modeled: DRAWMER 1960*(UK)
Based on a DRAWMER 1960*(UK) vacuum tube compressor amplifier serial #1002 No Ratio – Attack has FAST, MED and SLOW. Release has 6 settings, 1 being fastest and 6 being slowest The Drawmer 1960 is a 2-channel unit combining eight active tube stages, low noise and the reliability of solid state electronics. Each channel is comprised of a natural sounding "soft knee" vacuum tube compressor. Soft knee designs do not have a rigidly defined threshold but the title 'Threshold' (amount of compression) has been retained. Attack simply offers a choice of slow, medium and fast. Release has six settings: Positions 1-4 have fixed release times, positions 5-6 are two different programme-dependent release time modes.

Emulation 6

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:11:00 GMT

Emulation name: WASP 2/ BRIT CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
Hardware modeled: DRAWMER DL221X* (UK)
Based on a DRAWMER DL221X* (UK) serial #1008X All controls The Drawmer DL221 is a 2-channel hard knee compressor/limiter, used since the 80s. It has programme related, semi-automatic release characteristics that enable the DL221 to work effectively on input signals such as vocals or slapped bass, where the natural decay envelope can vary considerably. It has a great sound quality, no noise and a very fast attack. A classic for that warm compressed sound.

Emulation 52

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:21:00 GMT

Emulation name: VINTAGE 3
Hardware modeled: EAR 822Q
The EAR 822Q equalizer is a simple passive device. EAR products always put the highest possible sound quality in the forefront. It is a characteristic of the 822Q that subtle equalization is not masked in effect by the distortion that is often the result due to inadequate active filters. The audio circuitry stays true to the EAR principles of simplicity and transparency.
Settings/Presets:

LF boost - Vari Gain, switched Freq
LF cut – Bands 1 and 2 are interactive with linked freq
MF bell boost - Vari Gain and Q, switched Freq
HF shelf Cut - Vari Gain

Emulation 64

SuperUser Account — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:18:00 GMT

Emulation name: COPY CAT 3 / US MODERN COPYCAT 3
Hardware modeled: Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
NEW EMULATION - NOT INCLUDED IN FACTORY UNIT (download from Focurite Liquid Assets Page) The Distressor controls just about any source in a very pleasing and "musical" manner. It adds fullness, intelligibility and especially excitement. The compressor is digitally controlled but offers a warm, vintage sound by allowing you to add 2nd- or 3rd- order harmonic distortion to the signal, emulating tape saturation and the classic tube compressor sound of the '60's and '70's. Don’t miss out on the NUKE setting! In this emulation, the compressor has distortion button 3 pressed, in which the distortion is dominated by the 3rd harmonic (similar to tape).
Suggested Usage:

Snare, toms, sometimes kick drum

Emulation 65

SuperUser Account — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:20:00 GMT

Emulation name: COPY CAT 2 / US MODERN COPYCAT 2
Hardware modeled: Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
NEW EMULATION - NOT INCLUDED IN FACTORY UNIT (Download from Focusrite Liquid Assets page) The Distressor controls just about any source in a very pleasing and "musical" manner. It adds fullness, intelligibility and especially excitement. The compressor is digitally controlled but offers a warm, vintage sound by allowing you to add 2nd- or 3rd- order harmonic distortion to the signal, emulating tape saturation and the classic tube compressor sound of the '60's and '70's. Don’t miss out on the NUKE setting! This emulation has the distortion button 2 pressed, which creates tube-like 2nd harmonic distortion.
Suggested Usage:

Snare, toms, sometimes kick drum

Emulation 11

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:19:00 GMT

Emulation name: COPY CAT/ US MODERN COPY CAT
Hardware modeled: EMPIRICAL LABS EL8 DISTRESSOR* (US)
Based on a EMPIRICAL LABS EL8 DISTRESSOR* (US) serial # 1689 Stepped Ratio with NUKE at max setting – Attack and Release range from 1 to 10, with 1 being fastest and 10 being slowest The Distressor controls just about any source in a very pleasing and "musical" manner, adding fullness, intelligibility and especially excitement. The compressor is digitally controlled, but offers a warm, vintage sound by allowing you to add 2nd- or 3rd- order harmonic distortion to the signal (See COPYCAT2 and COPYCAT3 - COPYCAT has no added harmonics), emulating tape saturation and the classic tube compressor sound of the '60's and '70's. Don’t miss out on the NUKE setting (by turning the ratio dial to full)!
Suggested Usage:

Snare, toms, sometimes kick drum

Emulation 12

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:21:00 GMT

Emulation name: VINTAGE/ US VINTAGE TUBE 1
Hardware modeled: FAIRCHILD MODEL 670* (US)
Based on a FAIRCHILD MODEL 670* (US) serial # 530 No Ratio or Attack – Release has 6 TC (Time Constant) settings, 1 being fastest and 6 being slowest Designed in the early 1950s, the Fairchild 670 is part of the variable-mu limiter family. Variable-mu designs use an unusual form of vacuum tube that is capable of changing its gain dynamically. This results in, in addition to featuring a tube output stage, the Fairchild actually achieving gain reduction using tubes. A lovely warm and thick sound.
Settings/Presets:

Works well on clean electric guitar, electric bass.

Bass drum and snare work well too.

Emulation 14

SuperUser Account — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:25:00 GMT

Emulation name: FF GREEN 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEN CHANNEL STRIP
Hardware modeled: FOCUSRITE CHANNEL STRIP (UK)
Based on a FOCUSRITE CHANNEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116 All controls – stepped Ratio with LIMIT at max setting, Attack has SLOW and FAST at max and min settings, respectively Our Classic Green 5 is a discrete VCA compressor, which uses peak side-chain detection. Its sound is reliable and accurate, providing a wide range of control over threshold, ratio, attack and release. Due to transformer coupling, there is some colour and warmth added to the signal but the overall feel is of pristine clarity and subtle depth.

Emulation 60

SuperUser Account — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:22:00 GMT

Emulation name: DIGI-FILTER
Hardware modeled: Focusrite Digital Low-pass and High-pass filter
Focusrite Digital Low-pass and High-pass filter