UAD Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection | Legendary British Rock Sound Preamp and EQ
Recreate the Fat Mids and Iconic Character of Rock's Golden Age
The UAD Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection perfectly recreates one of the most iconic and legendary consoles in recording history. From Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, the sound of this console defined hundreds of classic albums. Whether at London's Olympic Studios, Munich's Musicland, or the famous Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, the Helios Type 69 infused soul into the works of countless superstars like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and Black Sabbath with its fat mids, powerful punch, and unique musical attitude. This plugin is not just an ordinary Helios Type 69 emulation; it's the ultimate preamp and EQ plugin from Universal Audio, utilizing Unison technology to let you experience the full circuit characteristics and preamp gain sweet spot of this classic hardware with unprecedented authenticity. This collection is an essential tool for modern musicians seeking pure analog tone and classic rock grit.
Product Features
- Authentic Hardware Emulation: Precisely modeled from two original "golden unit" Helios Type 69 consoles, faithfully recreating their unique custom circuit characteristics and warm, full analog tone.
- Legendary Rock Sound: Get the iconic fat mids, punch, and musical "growl" found in countless classic albums by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and more.
- Classic Three-Band EQ: Features the renowned three-band equalizer, perfectly emulating its rich saturation characteristics, delivering highly musical tone shaping for your sources even under extreme adjustments.
- Unique Low-Frequency Filters: Built-in with four uniquely voiced low-frequency gain filters, injecting your tracks with the same solid and expansive bass foundation found in classic rock, pop, and reggae records.
- Versatile Low-Frequency Control: The low-frequency band can be switched to a fixed 50 Hz low-cut filter mode, perfect for cleaning up unwanted low-end energy from drum overheads, room mics, and more.
- Unison™ Technology Integration: Paired with an Apollo audio interface, you can record "through" the Helios Type 69 in real-time during the tracking phase, perfectly capturing the original hardware's line/mic preamp impedance, gain stage "sweet spot," and precise circuit behavior.
Detailed Features & Included Plugins
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
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