Frank CS

Name: Frank CS
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · Channel Strip · EQ with preamp and compressor

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Analog-modeled equalizer extended with preamp and compressor sections. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

Best for: Vocals, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: analog-sounding, free, vocals, auto-gain, bus processing, full mix, mix bus, mixing, solid-state, tube.

What it does

Frank CS is described as the "big brother of Frank", adding a selectable preamp and compressor to the same EQ.

EQ: five bands, an H-Type low cut, P-Type boost/attenuation, A-Type mid band, N-Type high shelf and P-Type high attenuation.
Preamp: two options with gain compensation, solid-state and tube.
Compressor: two detection circuits, with selectable attack/release times and ratios.
Bypass: the equalizer and compressor can be bypassed independently.

The current version is 2.0.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

Frank CS is a small channel strip with a fixed-frequency EQ, and suits people who want a preamp and compressor with it. It is smaller than CHANNEV, which has more stages.

Suits vocals, guitars, bass and drums, for tone and levelling in one pass.

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

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