Universal Audio API Vision Channel Strip Collection

UAD API Vision Channel Strip Collection｜Legendary Console Channel Strip Plugin

Recreate Five Decades of Classics, Experience API's Unrivaled Punch and Musicality

From Stevie Wonder's "Innervisions" to Radiohead's "In Rainbows", API consoles have shaped over fifty years of chart-topping hits with their iconic punch, presence, and warm tone. Universal Audio first introduced the API Vision Channel Strip plugin in 2013, precisely capturing the soul of API's flagship analog consoles. Now, the newly upgraded UAD API Vision Channel Strip Collection brings you an even more authentic API sound experience. This ultimate channel strip plugin not only includes classic compression, gate, and filter modules, but also adds switchable EQ modules and meticulously modeled output stage circuitry, allowing you to fully master this legendary analog emulation workflow in a digital environment, especially when paired with Apollo interfaces' Unison preamp technology, achieving an unprecedented hardware integration experience.

This Collection aims to address the modern music production's craving for classic analog warmth and dynamic control. Whether it's adding punch to vocals, injecting powerful energy into drums, or making guitar tones sweeter and more dimensional, the API Vision Channel Strip provides intuitive and efficient solutions. It's not just a single effect; it's a complete mixing philosophy that allows your productions to achieve the same sound quality and professional standards as top recording studios.

Product Features

• Officially Licensed and Certified: The only Vision Channel Strip plugin officially authorized and endorsed by API, faithfully reproducing every detail and sonic characteristic of the legendary hardware.
• Complete Channel Strip Modules: Integrates five classic API modules, including the 212L Preamp, 215L High/Low Pass Filters, 225L Compressor, 235L Noise Gate/Expander, and switchable 550L/560L Equalizers.
• New Dual EQ Modes: For the first time, the classic 560L 10-band graphic equalizer is included, while retaining the acclaimed 550L 4-band parametric equalizer, allowing you to freely choose the most suitable tone-sculpting tool for different sound sources.
• Unison™ Preamp Technology: When used with Universal Audio Apollo interfaces, it perfectly matches the 212L preamp's impedance, gain stage 'sweet spot', and circuit behavior, providing an incredibly authentic analog hardware recording experience.
• Dual Compression Characteristics: The 225L compressor offers switchable "New" and "Old" modes, allowing you to easily choose between modern transparent and vintage warm compression styles.
• Precise Dynamic Control: The ultra-fast 235L Noise Gate/Expander effectively handles drum bleed, suppresses guitar amp hum, or creates more impactful dynamic envelopes for sound sources.
• Professional Artist Presets: Includes signature presets created by top engineers like Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes), Neil Dorfsman (Paul McCartney), David Isaac (Bruno Mars), helping you quickly achieve professional sound.

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