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Channel Strip

API Vision

Universal Audio

Where to get itAvailable from Universal Audiouaudio.com

API Vision Channel Strip is a comprehensive channel strip plugin that faithfully emulates API's legendary analog console with modeled preamp, dynamics, filters, and switchable EQ options. The plugin captures the iconic punch and color API consoles are known for, featuring the 2520 op-amp and custom transformers, alongside both the classic 550L 4-band parametric EQ and the new 560L 10-band graphic EQ for flexible tone shaping.

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Key Features

01212L preamp with independent mic (30-65 dB) and line gain (0-12 dB) controls
02Switchable 550L 4-band parametric or 560L 10-band graphic EQ
03550L with Proportional Q and frequency options per band (HF: 2.5-20 kHz, HMF: 800 Hz-12.5 kHz, LMF: 75-1000 Hz, LF: 30-400 Hz)
04560L with ten graphic bands at 31 Hz to 16 kHz, each up to ±12 dB
05225L compressor with 1:1 to ∞:1 ratio, selectable Old (feedback) or New (feedforward) modes
06235L gate/expander with selectable gate or expansion (1:2 ratio) modes
07215L sweep filters with hi-pass (12 Hz-596 Hz, 12 dB/octave) and lo-pass (643 Hz-40.8 kHz, 6 dB/octave)
08Modeled output fader with up to +9 dB gain and buffer amp clipping

Things to Try

  • 01Use the 560L 10-band graphic EQ to quickly sweeten and shape guitars with broad stroke adjustments across multiple frequency bands
  • 02Switch the 225L compressor from Old (feedback) to New (feedforward) mode to compare two delicious brands of compression character, from mild to severe
  • 03Enable the 235L gate/expander in fast attack (100 microseconds) mode to clamp down on noisy drum kit rattles and guitar amp noise
  • 04Engage the 215L low cut rumble filter at 50 Hz (6 dB/octave slope) to remove unwanted low-frequency rumble from sources

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