Channel551
by Audio Assault · Channel Strip · British-style channel strip
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5dB5 British-style console channel strip with EQ and dynamics.
Best for: Vocals, Drums, Guitars. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: inspired by, British console, drums, mixing, vocals, auto-gain, electric guitar, smooth.
What it does
Channel551 is a British console-style channel strip from Audio Assault's 5dB5 line.
- Preamp: two distortion options, one smooth and one more characterful and dynamic.
- Filters: 12 dB/octave and 24 dB/octave.
- Dynamics: a compressor with optional auto gain, plus a gate with adjustable range and release shape.
- EQ: "Matched British Curves".
A demo is available.
Source: Audio Assault product page
When to use it
A one-plugin route to a console-style signal chain (filter, gate, compressor, EQ) for tracking and mixing. It covers the same jobs as the developer's Compressor551 and Equalizer551, but in one plugin rather than as separate plugins. Good on drums, guitars and vocals in rock and pop.
Where to buy
- Audio Assault: $25
Tutorials and reviews
- Audio Assault - CHANNEL551 & COMPRESSOR 551 (bass 4,5,6 strings)
- Audio Assault 551 SSL Channel Strip
- What a WASTE! || Audio Assault AA-551
- Mezclando con el AA-551 Channel Strip de Audio Assault.
- AA-551 Channel Strip
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