Neve's premier analog console expertly emulated – featuring Unison™ mic preamp modeling.
The Neve 88 Series is a paragon of large-format analog console design. Introduced in 2001, the 88 Series is renowned for its startling depth, airiness, and clarity — deftly encompassing the best of all Neve designs that came before it. Not surprisingly, Neve 88 Series consoles are found in some of the world’s finest studios and scoring stages, including Skywalker Ranch and Capitol.
Now for the first time, you can track through an authentic emulation of this modern masterpiece — complete with its famous mic/line preamp, cut filters, dynamics, four-band EQ, plus post-fader output amplifier — exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.
- Sculpt your mix with Neve's premium large-format analog console sound
- Get the clarity and openness of Neve’s famous 88RS transformer-based mic preamp
- Shape your signals with legendary Neve 88RS Formant Spectrum EQ and Dynamics sections
- Control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the plug-in via Unison™ technology
- Mix with artist presets from Jimmy Douglass, Andrew Dawson, Joey Waronker, and Ryan West
- Create a modern Neve analog console in your DAW
The Neve 88RS Plug-Ins
The Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection is comprised of the UAD Neve 88RS and UAD Neve 88RS Legacy plug-ins. The plug-ins are based on a "golden unit" channel strip from an original Neve 88RS large-format console, including the original P&G output attenuating fader.
Neve 88RS
The UAD Neve 88RS Channel Strip provides the only authentic, end-to-end circuit model of the 88RS channel strip. An extremely detailed model was made of the 88RS, starting with the input transformer, and real physical impedance switching when used with Apollo's Unison technology.
The four-band, active EQ's filter interactions and internal amp clipping behaviors are also modeled along with the cut filters. The plug-in also captures the non-linear behaviors of the 88RS's post-fader output amplifier, the output transformer, and much more.
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy
When physical amplification is not required or circuit non-linearities are not desirable (when a very clean sound is wanted), the Neve 88RS Legacy channel strip provides a spot-on linear emulation of the 88RS.
Because the Neve 88RS Legacy does not include nonlinearities of the EQ or dynamics, nor modeling of the input and output stages, it uses significantly less UAD DSP resources than the newer Neve 88RS.
Neve 88RS Legacy
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The Neve 88RS features Unison technology for integration with the mic preamp hardware in Universal Audio's Apollo audio interfaces. With Unison, Apollo's ultra-transparent mic preamps inherit all of the unique sonics, input characteristics, and features of the Neve 88RS hardware preamp.
Note: Unison is active only when the Neve 88RS is inserted in the dedicated Unison insert within UAD Console or LUNA. See Unison for details.
Realistic Tandem Control
Unison facilitates seamless interactive control of Neve 88RS plug-in settings using Apollo's digitally-controlled panel hardware and/or the plug-in interface. All equivalent preamp controls (gain, pad, polarity) are mirrored and bi-directional. The preamp controls respond to adjustments with precisely the same interplay behavior as the Neve 88RS hardware, including gain levels and clipping points.
Hardware Input Impedance
All Apollo mic preamps feature variable input impedance in analog hardware that can be physically changed by Unison plug-ins for physical, microphone-to-preamp resistive interaction. This impedance switching enables Apollo's preamps to physically match the emulated unit's input impedance, which can significantly impact the sound of a microphone. Because the electrical loading occurs on input, prior to A/D conversion, the realism is faithful to the original target hardware preamp.
Tactile Gain Staging
Apollo's front panel preamp knob can independently adjust the gain and level parameters available within the Unison plug-in via Gain Stage Mode. The gain stage being adjusted can be remotely switched via Apollo, so the gain levels and their associated colorations can be tuned from the hardware knob for precise physical tactile control, all without using the Unison plug-in's software interface.
Note: Unison technology is not available with Neve 88RS Legacy.
Artist Presets
Presets from prominent Universal Audio artists are included. You can access the artist presets using the UAD preset browser.
Operational Overview
With a rich palette of modern sound-sculpting tools, the Neve 88RS Channel Strip captures the essence of Neve's flagship console. The console controls are comprised of the mic/line preamp, 12 dB per octave high and low cut filters, four-band EQ, and dynamics processors for limiting, compression, gate, and expansion.
The middle EQ bands are fully parametric, while the flexible high and low bands provide two fixed-Q types and the ability to switch to shelving EQ.
The limiter/compressor VCA provides a 0.01s to 3s release, auto release, and a continuously variable ratio control with a fixed fast or slow attack time. The gate/expander provides 0.01 to 3s release times, fast or slow attack times plus threshold, range, and hysteresis controls for tailoring the gate or expansion processors to the perfect response for any source signals.
With the sidechain EQ (SC-EQ) feature, frequency-dependent dynamics processing is available for tasks such as de-essing.
Modules
The Neve 88RS and Neve 88RS Legacy controls are grouped within modules. Both plug-ins contain dynamics, EQ, and cut filter modules. The Neve 88RS includes a preamp module that is unavailable with Neve 88RS Legacy.
The Neve 88RS modules
Signal Flow
The output of the cut filters is routed to the input of the dynamics module or the EQ module, depending on the state of the Pre-Dyn switch, as shown in the signal flow diagram below. By default, dynamics is before EQ. Engaging Pre-Dyn routes EQ before dynamics.
Simplified signal flow within Neve 88RS
Neve 88RS Controls
The module controls for the Neve 88RS and Neve 88RS Legacy plug-ins are essentially identical. Any control differences are individually noted.
Preamp Module
The Neve 88RS contains complete modeling of the original console's preamplifier module. Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section.
Note: Neve 88RS Legacy does not include the preamp module.
The Neve 88RS preamp elements
Input Select
The input select switches determine which input gain knob (LINE or MIC) is active. The input is selected when the indicator LED on the LINE or MIC switch is illuminated.
Like the hardware, the Neve 88RS plug-in easily facilitates sending line level signals through the "virtual" mic input, which allows creative use of distortion to color signals. This is the equivalent of routing a line level signal into a mic level input, so a large jump in gain is expected.
Note: Use caution when switching to Mic from Line, as output levels can increase significantly (as they would with any hardware preamp).
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When Neve 88RS is used in a Unison insert within UAD Console or LUNA, software and hardware control of Input Select is mirrored. Input Select can be changed within the plug-in interface, with Console's MIC/LINE buttons, or with Apollo's hardware buttons (MIC/LINE on Apollo, or INPUT on Apollo Twin). Note: If the Hi-Z input is connected with Unison, the MIC input is automatically selected. |
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Line Gain
Line Gain has a range of ±15 dB. To increase the line input gain, rotate the knob clockwise.
Tip: Click the "0" text label to return the control to 0 dB.
Mic Gain
Mic Gain has a range of +20 dB to +70 dB. To increase the mic input gain, rotate the knob clockwise.
Tip: Click the "MIC" text label to return the control to 40 dB.
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Matching the microphone to the closest impedance value is generally recommended, but this parameter can be used creatively and will not harm equipment connected to the Apollo mic preamp. |
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Overload
The Overload LED indicates when signal clipping is occurring at the modeled preamp input stage. The indicator remains illuminated for one second after a clip is detected.
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Ø (Polarity)
The Ø (polarity) switch inverts the polarity of the input signal. When the switch's red indicator LED is illuminated, the input polarity is inverted. Leave the switch disengaged (LED off) for normal polarity.
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Control Location
With Neve 88RS, the Polarity switch is located within the preamp module, below the line gain knob. With Neve 88RS Legacy, the switch is located within the global controls section.
-20 (Pad)
When the -20 switch is enabled, the signal level at the mic input is attenuated (lowered) by -20 dB. The pad is active when the indicator LED on the -20 switch is illuminated.
Pad can be used to reduce signal levels when undesirable overload distortion is present at low preamp gain levels.
Note: Pad is not available for line input, or when used with Apollo's Hi-Z input in Unison mode. In these cases, the control cannot be switched.
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Cut Filters Module
Neve 88RS offers two cut filters, one each for low and high frequencies. The slope of the cut filters is 12 dB per octave. Each cut filter has two controls: Enable and Frequency.
Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section.
Neve 88RS cut filters
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Cut Controls Location
With Neve 88RS, the cut filters are located between the preamp and dynamics modules in the left column of the plug-in. With Neve 88RS Legacy, the filters are located above the global controls section.
Cut Enable
Each cut filter is active when its dedicated enable switch is engaged. The appearance of these switches vary according to the plug-in, as detailed below.
Note: UAD DSP load is not reduced when the cut filters are disabled.
Neve 88RS
To activate a cut filter, click the "pull" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Cut Frequency control. The cut filter is active when its red indicator is illuminated.
Neve 88RS Legacy
To activate a cut filter, click the enable switch just below the Cut Frequency control. The cut filter is active when its red indicator is illuminated.
Cut Frequency
The frequency knobs determine the cutoff frequency for the cut filter.
High Cut
The available range is 7.5 kHz to 18 kHz for the high cut filter (lighter blue control).
Low Cut
The available range is 31.5 Hz to 315 Hz for the low cut filter (darker blue control).
Dynamics Module
The dynamics section consists of a gate/expander and a limiter/compressor. The controls for each of these two dynamics processors are arranged in vertical columns, with the gate/expander controls in the left column, and the limiter/compressor controls in the right column. Both processors can be individually activated or disabled. The activity of the dynamics processor are displayed in the Meters.
The settings of the gate do not affect operation of the compressor, and vice versa. The same sidechain signal (EQ'd or not, depending on the SC-EQ switch) is sent to both the gate and compressor. The gains for both the gate and compressor are computed based on that same signal, then both the gate and compressor gains are applied in the same place, by a single gain-reduction VCA (see Simplified signal flow within Neve 88RS).
Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section.
Neve 88RS dynamic processing elements
Sidechain Link
When Neve 88RS is used in a stereo-in/stereo-out configuration and LINK is enabled (when the LINK switch LED is illuminated), it causes the two channels of the compressor to compress in equal amounts.
Linking the sidechains simply means that the instantaneous amount of compression for the two channels will always be the same, thereby preventing left-right image shifting at the output.
Note: This control is unavailable on the Neve 88RS Legacy. The Neve 88RS Legacy sidechain is always linked when used in a stereo or mono-in/stereo-out configuration.
Sidechain EQ (SC-EQ)
This control enables the Neve 88RS sidechain function. When sidechain is active, signal output from the EQ module is removed from the audio path and is instead routed to control the dynamics module. Sidechain EQ is active when the button's red indicator LED is illuminated.
Note: The EQ module and at least one dynamics module must be active in conjunction with SC-EQ for the sidechain to function (see EQ Enable (EQ)). SC-EQ overrides P-DYN if both functions are enabled.
Sidechaining is typically used for de-essing and similar frequency-conscious techniques. To listen to the sidechain key, simply disengage SC-EQ to hear the EQ'd signal.
Note: The sidechain dynamics/EQ implementations are true stereo when used in a stereo-in/stereo-out configuration.
Control Location
With Neve 88RS, the Sidechain EQ switch is located within the dynamics module, at the lower left of the interface. With Neve 88RS Legacy, the switch is located within the global controls section.
Gate/Expander
The gate/expander module operates in either gate or expansion mode. In gate mode, signals below the threshold are attenuated by the range (RGE) amount (see diagrams), and hysteresis is available (see Gate/Exp Hysteresis (HYST)).
Expansion mode is enabled by rotating the hysteresis (HYST) control fully counter-clockwise (or clicking the EXP label). In expansion mode, the gate applies downwards expansion at a fixed 1:2 ratio, with the amount of gain reduction determined by the range control. Two attack speeds and a continuously variable release time are available in both modes.
Gate/Expander diagrams
Gate/Exp Enable (G/E)
This button activates the gate/expander module. The module is active when the green indicator LED is illuminated.
This button can be used to compare the gate/expander settings to that of the original signal, or to bypass the module altogether. UAD DSP load is reduced when this module is inactive (unless UAD-2 DSP LoadLock is enabled).
Gate/Exp Hysteresis (HYST)
The Hysteresis knob sets the difference in threshold for signals that are either rising or falling in level. Signals that are rising in level are passed when the level reaches the threshold value plus the hysteresis value. Signals that are falling in level are not passed at the lower threshold level. Up to 25 dB of hysteresis is available. See the diagram.
Hysteresis makes the gate less susceptible to "stuttering" by making the threshold value dependent upon whether the gate is off or on. Raising the threshold for rising signal levels prevents noise from activating the gate, while allowing a lower threshold for falling levels. This prevents reverb tails from being prematurely gated. For example, if the threshold is set at -50 and the hysteresis is set at 10, the level would have to rise above -40 dB before the signals pass, and the gate would remain open until the level falls below -50 dB.
This control also activates expander mode. Rotating Hysteresis fully counter-clockwise disables the gate and activates the 1:2 downward expander.
Note: Expander mode can also be activated by clicking the EXP label text near the knob. When EXP is clicked again, the knob returns to the previous value in gate mode.
Hysteresis in the Neve 88RS Gate
Gate/Exp Threshold (THR)
Threshold defines the input level at which expansion or gating occurs. Any signals below this level are processed. Signals above the threshold are unaffected.
The available range is -25 dB to +15 dB. A range of -25 dB to -65 dB is available when the Gate/Exp Threshold -40 dB switch is engaged.
In typical use it's best to set the threshold value to just above the noise floor of the desired signal (so the noise doesn't pass when the desired signal is not present), but below the desired signal level (so the signal passes when present).
Gate/Exp Threshold -40 dB
The -40 dB switch increases the sensitivity of the gate and expander by lowering the range of the available threshold values. When -40 dB mode is active, the threshold range is -25 dB to -65 dB. When -40 is inactive, the threshold range is -25 dB to +15 dB.
To activate -40 dB mode, click the "pull -40" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Threshold control. -40 dB mode is active when the red indicator is illuminated.
Gate/Exp Range (RGE)
Range (RGE) controls the difference in gain between the gated/expanded and non-gated/expanded signal. Higher values increase the attenuation of signals below the threshold. When set to zero, no gating or expansion occurs. The available range is 0 dB to -60 dB.
Gate/Exp Fast
The Fast mode switch defines the gate/expander attack time, which is the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied. Two times are available: 500 microseconds (when Fast is off) and 50 microseconds (when Fast is active).
To activate Fast mode, click the "pull FAST" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Range (RGE) control. Fast mode is active when the red indicator is illuminated.
Gate/Exp Release (REL)
Release sets the amount of time it takes for processing to disengage once the input signal drops below the threshold level. The available range is 10 milliseconds to 3 seconds.
Slower release times can smooth the transition that occurs when the signal dips below the threshold, which is especially useful for material with frequent peaks.
Note: Fast release times are typically only suitable for certain types of percussion and other instruments with very fast decays. Using fast settings on other sources may produce undesirable results.
Gate/Exp Meter
The G/E meter (see Meters) displays the amount of gain attenuation (downward expansion) occurring in the gate/expander module.
Limiter/Compressor
The limiter/compressor module offers a continuously variable ratio between 1:1 (no compression) and infinity:1 (limiting). Signals above the threshold are attenuated according to the ratio (RAT) value. Two attack speeds and continuously variable release times are available, along with a pleasing automatic triple time-constant program-dependent release mode (auto mode has a three-stage release). A makeup gain control and a hard/soft knee setting are also available in the module.
From the AMS-Neve 88RS User Manual:
"Anti pumping and breathing circuitry allows the unit to operate on the source musically whilst retaining absolute control over the dynamic range."
The 88RS compressor has another nifty property: Two thresholds. When the signal falls below the threshold, the compressor is releasing. But, if the signal falls below a second (non-adjustable) threshold, which is roughly 40 dB below the adjustable threshold value, then the release slows down drastically. This acts as a "silence detector." The concept is that if there is a quiet signal, then the compressor should release to reduce the dynamic range. But if there is a sudden onset of silence, it is likely that, when the signal returns, it will be at about the same level as the region before the silence. So in that case, the compressor doesn't release quickly.
An example: When compressing a snare track with a standard compressor, if the snare hits are sparse, the compressor will release between each hit, so that each hit has a squashed sound. With the 88R compressor, distortion will be reduced, because the compressor will not come out of compression as much between the snare hits. The compressor will still release somewhat during the snare hits, however.
L/C Enable (L/C)
This button activates the limiter/compressor module. The module is active when the green indicator LED is illuminated.
This button can be used to compare the limiter/compressor settings to that of the original signal, or to bypass the module altogether. UAD DSP load is reduced when this module is inactive (unless UAD-2 DSP LoadLock is enabled).
L/C Gain
The Gain control adjusts the output level of the limiter/compressor module. The available range is 0 dB to 30 dB.
Generally speaking, adjust this makeup gain control after the desired amount of processing is achieved with the Threshold control. The Gain control does not affect the amount of processing.
L/C Hard Knee (HN)
Normally, the limiter and compressor operate with soft knee characteristics. This switch gives the limiter and compressor a hard knee instead.
To activate Hard Knee mode, click the "pull HN" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Gain control. Hard Knee mode is active when the red indicator is illuminated.
L/C Threshold
Threshold defines the input level at which limiting or compression begins. Signals that exceed this level are processed. Signals below the threshold are unaffected.
The available range is +20 dB to -10 dB. A range of 0 dB to -30 dB is available when the L/C Threshold -20 dB switch is engaged.
Tip: As threshold is increased and more processing occurs, the output level is typically reduced. Adjust the L/C Gain control to increase the output of the module to compensate if desired.
L/C Threshold -20 dB
The -20 dB switch increases the sensitivity of the limiter/compressor by lowering the range of the available threshold values. When -20 dB mode is active, the threshold range is 0 dB to -30 dB. When -20 is inactive, the threshold range is +20 dB to -10 dB.
To activate -20 dB mode, click the "pull -20" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Threshold control. -20 dB mode is active when the red indicator is illuminated.
L/C Ratio (RAT)
Ratio defines the amount of gain reduction to be processed by the module. For example, a value of 2 (expressed as a 2:1 ratio) reduces the signal by half, with an input signal of 20 dB being reduced to 10 dB.
A value of 1 yields no gain reduction. When the control is at maximum ("lim"), the ratio is effectively infinity to one, yielding the limiting effect. The available range is 1 to infinity.
L/C Fast
The Fast mode switch defines the attack time (the duration between the input signal reaching the threshold and processing being applied) of the limiter and compressor.
Attack time is program dependent. Two ranges are available: 3 milliseconds to 7 milliseconds (Fast off) and 1 millisecond to 7 milliseconds (Fast active).
To activate Fast mode, click the "pull FAST" label text or the red indicator LED just below the Ratio (RAT) control. Fast mode is active when the red indicator is illuminated.
L/C Release
Release sets the amount of time it takes for processing to cease once the input signal drops below the threshold level. The available range is 10 milliseconds to 3 seconds, and automatic.
Automatic triple time-constant program dependent release time is activated by turning the release control fully clockwise (to 3s) or by clicking the "AUTO" label text.
Slower release times can smooth the transition that occurs when the signal dips below the threshold, which is especially useful for material with frequent peaks. However, if the release is too long, compression for sections of audio with loud signals may extend to sections of audio with lower signals.
Note: Fast release times are typically only suitable for certain types of percussion and other instruments with very fast decays. Using fast settings on other sources may produce undesirable results.
L/C Meter
The L/C meter (see Meters) displays the amount of gain attenuation occurring in the limiter/compressor module.
EQ Module
From the AMS-Neve 88RS manual:
"The unique sound of AMS-Neve EQ is the result of years of research and extensive studio experience."
The Neve 88RS "Formant Spectrum EQ" (AMS-Neve's descriptor) is divided into four frequency bands: High Frequency (HF), High Midrange Frequency (HMF), Low Midrange Frequency (LMF), and Low Frequency (LF). The high and low bands can be switched into shelving and/or High-Q modes. The two midrange bands are fully parametric. The EQ module can be disabled altogether.
When the high frequency (HF) and/or low frequency (LF) band is in shelf mode, the band gain affects the band frequency. As gain is increased, the shelf frequency more closely matches the knob value. As gain is reduced however, the low shelving frequency moves higher, and the high shelving frequency moves lower.
With the Neve 88RS EQ, the Q value and range is dependent on the gain setting of the band. With any non-zero gain setting, the Q will be calculated in real-time for that band. But if the band gain is zero, Q will always display zero.
Pre-Dynamics (P-DYN)
By default, the audio signal is routed from the dynamics module into the EQ module (the EQ is post-dynamics). The signal can be routed so the EQ is pre-dynamics using the P-DYN switch. When the switch is enabled (when the button's red indicator LED is illuminated), the EQ module precedes the dynamics module (see Signal Flow).
Note: Pre-dynamics can only be engaged if the EQ module and at least one dynamics module is active.
Control Location
With Neve 88RS, the Pre-Dynamics switch is located within the EQ module, near the high frequency controls. With Neve 88RS Legacy, the switch is located within the global controls section.
88RS EQ Band Layout
The grouping of band controls within the EQ module is shown in the illustration below. Note that the knobs within each band are the same color.
Neve 88RS EQ control groups
EQ Controls
Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section.
Neve 88RS EQ controls
EQ Enable (EQ)
This button activates the equalizer module. The module is active when the green indicator is illuminated.
This button can be used to compare the equalized signal to the original signal or bypass the EQ altogether. UAD DSP load is reduced when this module is inactive (unless UAD-2 DSP LoadLock is enabled).
High Band
HF Freq
This parameter determines the HF band center frequency to be boosted or attenuated by the band Gain setting. The available range is 1.5 kHz to 18 kHz.
HF Gain
This control determines the amount by which the frequency setting for the HF band is boosted or attenuated. The available range is ±20 dB.
Tip: Click the "0" text label to return the control to 0 dB.
HF Hi-Q Enable
The filter slope of the HF band can be changed with this control. When Hi-Q is off, the Q is 0.7. When Hi-Q is active, the Q is 2. Higher Q values mean the peak (or trough) has steeper slopes.
Hi-Q is active when the yellow indicator LED is illuminated. Hi-Q is off by default.
Note: Hi-Q has no effect when the band is in shelf mode.
HF Shelf Enable
The HF band can be switched from bell mode to shelving mode by clicking the shelf enable button. Shelf mode is active when the yellow indicator LED is illuminated. Shelf is off by default.
High Mid Band
HMF Freq
This control determines the HMF band center frequency to be boosted or attenuated by the HMF Gain setting. The available range is 800 Hz to 9 kHz.
HMF Gain
This control determines the amount by which the frequency setting for the HMF band is boosted or attenuated. The available range is ±20 dB.
Tip: Click the "0" text label to return the control to 0 dB.
HMF Q
The Q (bandwidth) control defines the proportion of frequencies surrounding the HMF band center frequency to be affected by the band gain control. The filter slopes get steeper (narrower) as the control is rotated clockwise. The available range is 0.4 to 10.
Low Mid Band
LMF Freq
This control determines the LMF band center frequency to be boosted or attenuated by the LMF Gain setting. The available range is 120 Hz to 2 kHz.
LMF Gain
This control determines the amount by which the frequency setting for the LMF band is boosted or attenuated. The available range is ±20 dB.
Tip: Click the "0" text label to return the control to 0 dB.
LMF Q
The Q (bandwidth) control defines the proportion of frequencies surrounding the LMF band center frequency to be affected by the band gain control. The filter slopes get steeper (narrower) as the control is rotated clockwise. The available range is 0.4 to 10.
Low Band
LF Freq
This parameter determines the LF band center frequency to be boosted or attenuated by the band Gain setting. The available range is 33 Hz to 440 kHz.
LF Gain
This control determines the amount by which the frequency setting for the LF band is boosted or attenuated. The available range is ±20 dB.
Tip: Click the "0" text label to return the control to 0 dB.
LF Shelf Enable
The LF band can be switched from bell mode to shelving mode by clicking the shelf enable button. Shelf mode is active when the button is gray and the yellow indicator illuminates. Shelf is off by default.
LF Hi-Q Enable
The filter slope of the LF band can be switched with this control. When Hi-Q is off, the Q is 0.7. When Hi-Q is active, the Q is 2. Higher Q values mean the peak/trough has steeper slopes.
Hi-Q is active when the button is gray and the yellow indicator illuminates. Hi-Q is off by default.
Note: Hi-Q has no effect when the band is in shelf mode.
Global Controls
Meters
G/E
Displays the amount of dynamics processing occurring in the gate/expand module.
L/C
Displays the amount of dynamics processing occurring in the limit/compress module.
VU
Displays the signal level at the output stage of the plug-in.
Note: Neve 88RS Legacy does not have VU meter.
Level Fader
Level boosts or attenuates the signal level at the final output amplifier stage of the channel strip. The circuitry of an original Neve88RS console fader was modeled for this control; higher levels can clip the output just as the original hardware can.
The available range is from -∞ dB (off) to +10 dB. Unity gain is at the zero position.
Tip: Click the "0" text labels to return Level to 0 dB.
Output
Output adjusts the signal level at the output of the plug-in without effecting the sonic character of the signal. The available range is ±20 dB.
This control, which does not exist on the original hardware, facilitates the ability to maximize color of the overall signal. For example, Gain and Level can be cranked for more distortion, while lowering Output to normalize levels.
Power
The red Power switch (beneath the AMS-Neve logo) determines whether the plug-in is active. It can be used to compare the processed settings to the original signal and/or to bypass the plug-in to reduce the UAD DSP load (load is not reduced if UAD-2 DSP LoadLock is enabled).
Toggle the switch to change the Power state; the switch is illuminated in red when the plug-in is active.
Note: Click-hold the power switch then drag it like a slider to quickly compare the enabled/disabled state.
The Neve 88RS Analogue Console
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