Top-tier Compression for Any Studio Setup
Each UAD plug-in from Universal Audio spares no effort in exhaustively capturing and emulating legendary studio hardware, and the UAD Avalon VT-737 plug-in is no exception. Modeled after its iconic namesake piece of studio hardware, the Avalon VT-737 masterfully delivers the tube-driven optical compression-fueled sonic character featured in countless chart-topping tracks, all in malleable, virtual form. Recording engineers at Sweetwater appreciate UA’s dedication to detail, including the same 4-band EQ and 32k “air” band that made its physical processor essential to studios worldwide. Its transparent compression makes it a perfect fit for shimmering vocals, meticulously replicating the exact circuit behaviors that made its gain staging and preamp possibilities so desired. You’ll even have access to a slew of premier presets designed in collaboration with Eric J Dubowsky, Hector Delgado, and Michael Brauer, who notably shaped the sounds of artists like Flume, Odesza, A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey, Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, and more. If you’re seeking that vaunted, tube-style optical compression, with the flexibility of fitting any studio setup, then UAD’s Avalon VT-737 plug-in is a sure-fire tool kit for adding unmatched clarity and character to your recordings.
Note: This product requires an iLok account for authorization, although it does not require a physical iLok key. Furthermore, there is no UAD-2 version of this plug-in. Please call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have questions.
Note 2: Do you own Apollo hardware? By purchasing this plug-in, you will receive two licenses: one license allows you to run the plug-in via your computer’s CPU and the other allows you to run it via your Apollo hardware. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.
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Pro-grade sound shaping, limitlessly virtual
Avalon’s VT-737 became a studio staple, thanks to its distinctive character, glossy presence, and malleable yet laser-focused compression. The UAD Avalon VT-737 succeeds in recreating its arsenal of sound-shaping tools, complete with iconic tube-style preamp compression. Standout studio performances run the gamut from Jay-Z and Dr. Dre to Beyoncé, Babyface, and more, and the VT-737 has been behind those lauded vocals. The plug-in features the same 4-band EQ array for detailed, sophisticated control of your parts, imbuing them with shimmer and distinction no matter how dense the mix is. In fact, the 32k high-frequency “air band” has been integral to carving out that sound, and this plug-in captures that with ease.
Compatible with Apollo’s Unison technology
Universal Audio Apollo audio interface owners can enjoy an added bonus with the UAD Avalon VT-737, courtesy of UA’s acclaimed Unison preamp technology. Just drop the plug-in into the Unison slot of your Console or LUNA software, and you’ll be treated to spot-on re-creations of every processing module in the Avalon VT-737, with real-time control over gain staging sweet spots and impedance. Few things are as immediately gratifying as the smooth sound of a tube-filled Avalon channel strip, and the UAD Avalon VT-737 gives it to you with zero sonic compromises.
Universal Audio UAD Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip Plug-in Features:
- Painstaking emulation of Avalon VT-737 tube preamp and optical compressor delivers uncompromising, studio-grade sound shaping
- 4-band EQ and 32k high-frequency “air band” provide the flexibility needed to dial in presence, shimmer, and distinction with any part, no matter the density of your mix
- Intuitive interfacing makes for streamlined sonic sculpting with real-time visual feedback that mimics its physical counterpart
- Compatible with Unison technology to deliver tube-mic character to UA Apollo owners
- Artist presets comprise work from Eric J. Dubowsky, Hector Delgado, Michael Brauer, and more
- Engineered for use with vocals but offers the versatility for expressive use with any part
