Eric Beam has released the L-401 Console EQ, a collection of programs for Acustica Audio’s Nebula.
A hard to come by vintage console EQ. All discrete circuitry from yesteryear, with the combination of three transformers imprinting their magic. Simply put is just sounds how an EQ should.
L-401 Console EQ features
- 1960′s discrete console EQ.
- Broad musical boost gain, with smooth shelf attenuation.
- Frequency selection = 50, 100, 1k, 3k, 5k, 10khz – +/- 12dB.
- Transformer coupled signal path.
- Captured @ 24/96.
The L-401 Console EQ is available to purchase in HF/LF for $10 USD each. Limited kernel demo libraries can be downloaded free of charge.
More information: Eric Beam / L-401 Console EQ
Eric Beam has released A-American/N-British Gain Stage, program libraries for Acustica Audio Nebula 3 Pro.
A-American/N-British Gain Stage features
- Two classic American (312) & British (1272) gain/transformer stages.
- Stereo signal path/image.
- Captured @ 24/96.
- -20 & -18 calibration standards.
- 7 Kern programs.
The A-American/N-British Gain Stage programs for Nebula are available to purchase for $10 USD each. A quality/kernel limited demo program can be downloaded free of charge.
More information: Eric Beam
Eric Beam has released LEVel Up Gain Stage, a program library for Nebula 3 Pro by Acustica Audio.
LEVel Up Gain Stage features
- Sought after makeup gain/bus amplifier. Inspired by the Ampex tape deck repro push-pull circuit.
- Elegant discrete component signal path.
- Flattering frequency response.
- Stereo signal path/image.
- Captured @ 24/96.
- -20 & -18 calibration standards.
LEVel Up Gain Stage for Nebula is available to purchase for $10 USD. A quality/kernel limited demo program is available to download at no cost.
More information: Eric Beam
Cupwise has released three Tube FM libraries for Acustica Audio Nebula.
The sound characteristics of 4 table-top tube radios and 2 tube tuners were captured to be reproduced through Nebula. Sampled at 96khz.
These radios date to the 1950s. Two different FM transmitters were used, to get the signal into the radios. In some cases though, instead of transmitting the signal, it was directly injected into the radios’ circuitry. The tuners have RCA outputs which were used, but the table-top radios don’t. For those, the signal was taken from the speaker leads, after they were disconnected from the speakers.
Tube FM libraries for Nebula
- Tube FM 1 – Four table-top tube radios. Two tube tuners. Two FM transmitters. Direct outputs.
In all cases, the signal used to sample the radios was taken from them by a direct electrical connection. This means the speakers were bypassed. This provides the cleanest method of capturing the characteristic behavior of the radio’s circuitry. Each radio leaves a unique fingerprint on any audio ran through it, and these ‘colors’ were captured for use with Nebula. - Tube FM 2 – The same radios/tuners were used as with Tube FM 1, but this time their sound was captured with microphones. The overall sound is distinctive, yet each effect is different.
- Tube FM 3 – Vintage Reverb – Custom reverbs made using tube radios, to add a vintage touch.
Tube FM 1 and 2 are available to purchase for $16 USD each; Tube FM 3 is $15 USD. Some free demo programs can be downloaded from the product pages.
More information: Cupwise
CD Sound Master has released the Q8 444X EQ/Console Combo, a library of programs for Acustica Audio Nebula Pro.
This vintage hardware with remarkable sound is inspired by one of the most perfectly preserved and rare pieces of audio history; an original Quad-Eight Electronics Film Console EQ/Mic/Line/Pre! To appreciate the sound, think everything from early film scores to Motown, to Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”.
The “Q8″ represents the apex in the Electrodyne, Quad-Eight Electronics, Sphere Console, Western Electric legacy.
Q8 for Nebula features
- 36 programs in “EQ” and “PRE” sub-categories.
- Sampled at 96kHz and are tested to retain accuracy at 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates with the latest version of Nebula3 Pro.
The Q8 library is available to purchase for $49 USD. Previous customers pay $39 USD.
More information: CD Sound Master / Q8 for Nebula
Eric Beam has released Zodiac Console Compressor a collection of Nebula programs featuring the compressor of the AMS-Neve DFC Gemini console.
Overview
- Two free programs capturing the compressor from most highly regarded & powerful modern console available.
- Captured @ 24/96.
Program Spec
- Attack = 5ms-40ms – Release 50ms-1600ms
- Ratio = 4:1 + 20:1
Usage Tips
- Use your ears & not your meters. Set MAKEUP GAIN/OUTPUT for final output level, & Most importantly experiment.
The Zodiac Console Compressor programs for Nebula are available as a free download.
More information: Eric Beam
