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Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

Universal Audio

The Century Tube Channel Strip by Universal Audio is a streamlined channel strip plugin featuring a vintage-style tube mic preamp, three-band EQ, and optical compressor designed as a first-pass tracking tool for vocals, guitars, synths, and more. It combines tube warmth with transparent dynamics control in an intuitive interface that prioritizes capturing performances without unnecessary complexity. The plugin integrates with Apollo interfaces via Unison technology for real-time tracking through authentic tube preamp emulation.

Key Features

01Vintage-style tube mic preamp with warmth and saturation
02Simple three-band EQ with intuitive voicing
03Optical leveler compressor with single-knob control
04Unison technology for Apollo interface preamp control
05Real-time tracking through tube circuit emulation
06Native and Apollo/UAD-2 accelerated processing
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE

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