CHANNEV
by Analog Obsession · Channel Strip · Full channel strip
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Channel strip with preamp, de-esser, EQ, compressor, limiter and saturation stages. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.
Best for: Vocals, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: vocals, free, mixing, tape, analog-sounding, bus processing, full mix, mix bus, oversampling, resizable UI, pads, utility.
What it does
CHANNEV is a free channel strip that combines preamp, de-esser, EQ, compressor, limiter and tape saturation in one plugin.
- Preamp: mic preamp with 60 dB of virtual gain, a pad and phase invert, plus pre-EQ filters.
- De-esser: with Bell and Soft options.
- EQ: a 4-band "81 style" EQ with variable frequencies.
- Dynamics: separate limiter and compressor modules based on the "2264" design.
- Saturation: a tape saturation module.
- Extras: light 2x oversampling, a resizable interface (50% to 200%) and touchscreen support.
The current version is 2.0.
Source: Analog Obsession product page
When to use it
CHANNEV is a complete tracking or mixing channel, so it is the one to load if you want a whole strip on a vocal or instrument without stacking plugins. It is a fuller strip than ATONE, BritChannel and Frank CS, the smaller strips from the same developer.
Suits vocals, guitars, bass and drums in rock, pop and hip-hop.
Where to buy
Tutorials and reviews
- FREE Channel Strip plugin - Channev by analog obsession Review (2026)
- CHANNEV 1.0 by Analog Obsession - (FREE! Neve Inspired Channel Strip)
- Mixing A Song Using Analog Obsession CHANNEV
- FREE Channel Strip Vst Plugin by ANALOG OBSESSION Updated - Channev Version 1.3
- This FREE CHANNEV Plugin Blew Me Away!
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