Century Tube Channel Strip
by Universal Audio · Channel Strip · Tube channel strip
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A free UAD channel strip designed for tracking vocals, guitars and synths.
Best for: Vocals, Guitars. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: tube, vocals, electric guitar, free, tracking, opto, synths, beginner-friendly, minimal controls, mixing, simple, single knob.
What it does
Century Tube Channel Strip is a tracking channel strip combining a tube mic preamp, three-band EQ and an optical compressor.
- Preamp: tube-style preamp with variable saturation.
- EQ: three-band tone shaping.
- Compressor: optical leveller with a single control.
- Unison: with an Apollo it can reproduce the impedance and behaviour of the preamp while you record.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A simple all-in-one strip for vocals, guitars and synths where you want quick tone without building a chain. It is easier to use than a multi-plugin setup but less flexible. The site data lists it as free; UA's page says it is free with a UAD Explore subscription and can also be bought separately.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: Free
Tutorials and reviews
- Universal Audio's FREE 'Century Tube' Plugin is Actually Good!
- Why You Should Reach for Century Tube Channel Strip
- Get Album-Ready Sounds Faster Than Ever with Century Tube Channel Strip
- Sonic Lab: UAD Century Tube Channel Strip Plug-in
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