Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip
by Universal Audio · Channel Strip · Tube channel strip
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Emulation of the Avalon VT-737sp tube channel with preamp, opto compressor and EQ, often used on vocals.
Best for: Vocals, Bass. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: tube, hardware emulation, opto, vocals, bass, licensed emulation, mixing, sidechain input.
What it does
An emulation of the Avalon VT-737 hardware channel strip: a Class-A tube preamp, optical compressor and four-band EQ.
- Compressor: optical compressor with attack, release, ratio and threshold.
- EQ: four bands plus a 32 kHz air band, placeable before or after compression; the mid bands can act as side-chain filters.
- Presets: from Eric J Dubowsky, Hector Delgado, Michael Brauer and others.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A classic vocal chain in one plugin: tube warmth, smooth optical compression and a gentle EQ with air. Also good on bass and instruments. It sits between a clean modern strip and a coloured vintage one.
What producers say
UA's own page shows a 4.9/5 average from 648 user reviews.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $39
- Plugin Boutique: $39 (regular $149)
- PluginFox: $39 (regular $149)
- AudioDeluxe: $39 (regular $149)
Tutorials and reviews
- Introducing UAD Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip Plug-In
- Avalon VT-737 Sound Examples
- UAD Avalon VT-737sp Plugin Demo
- 🎛️UAD Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip🎛️ -Revisión en Español-
- Avalon VT-737sp Tube Channel Strip on Vocals (UAD)
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