Preamps / Channel Strips

Golden Age’s new Premier series of Neve‑inspired devices get even closer to the real thing.

This versatile input channel gives you the classic sound of tubes, transformers and inductors.

The audio files available on this page accompany my review of the...

H2 aim to put the legendary sound of Olympic Studios in your 500‑series rack.

Love the sound of high‑end analogue kit, but don’t have the space or the money to buy it? No problem...

Want to combine the freedom to choose EQs and compressors with the convenience of a single plug‑in? PSP may have the answer...

Described as a four-band preamp, overdrive and distortion module, the M G D–2 puts guitar pedal power at the heart of your Eurorack.

With its ability to deliver anything from super-subtle saturation to downright despicable distortion, could this be the only valve preamp you'll ever need?

There are plenty of very heavily distorted examples already out there to be heard, but I’ve gone for some tones that I think challenge the technology a little more.

Find out how just how well this vintage recreation compares with the original that inspired it.

Though a great recording front‑end, this versatile and characterful processor could just as easily find a home on your stereo mix bus...

Golden Age's new Premier brand takes their popular Pre‑73 preamps to the next level.

Don’t have a great-sounding room? Can’t turn your amp up to get the sounds you want? Want to turn down your speaker without sacrificing your tube amp’s tonality? Maybe this changes everything...

We cast our eyes and ears over Mr Neve’s elegant contributions to the 500-series format.