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Unveiling the World of Iisting VST Emulations: Classic Hardware in the Digital Realm


The world of digital audio production has seen remarkable advancements, allowing musicians and producers to access the sonic characteristics of classic hardware without the need for physical equipment. Isting VST emulations have become an integral part of the music production landscape, offering faithful recreations of iconic compressors, equalizers, tape drives, and synthesizers. In this article, we explore the extensive lineup of Isting VST emulations that emulate classic hardware, bringing vintage warmth and character to the digital realm.

Compressor & Limiter Emulations:

  1. Teletronix LA-2A/3A:
  1. Tube-Tech CL-1B:
  1. Urei 1176LN:

Similar/indirect emulations:

Note: I’m including here some 1178 emulations, but I might later decide to just do a proper 1178 list and put those there.

Fairchild 660/670:

DBX 160/165:

SSL 4000 Bus Compressor:

Neve 2254:

Rupert Neve Design Portico 5043 Compressor:

  1. EMI TG12413 Limiter:
  1. EMI RS124 valve compressor:
    • AbbeyRoad Plugins RS124 plug-in
  2. Elysia mpressor:
    • Elysia mpressor plug-in
  3. Elysia alpha compressor:
    • Elysia alpha compressor plug-in
  4. SPL Vitalizer MK2:
    • SPL Vitalizer MK2
  5. Pye Compressor:
    • Waves PIE Compressor (Eddie Kramer)
  6. Valley People Dyna-mite:
    • Valley People Dyna-mite by Softube
  7. Focusrite ISA130:
    • Focusrite Midnight Compressor
  8. Distressor/Fatso:
    • PSP Vintage Warmer
    • URS Stress (CCS Pro)

Equalizer Emulations:

API 550A/B:

Pultec EQP-1A:

SSL EQs:

Neve EQ 1073/1084 (MicAmp):

Similar/indirect emulations:

Neve EQ 1081:

Neve 8048:

  1. Rupert Neve Design Portico 5033 EQ:
  1. Trident A-Range EQ:
  1. Trident 80B:
  1. Helios Channel Strip (Preamp):
    • Waves HLS Channel (Eddie Kramer)
  2. Sony OXF-R3 Digital Mixing Console EQ:
    • Sonnox Oxford EQ
  3. SPL RackPack EQ Modules:
    • SPL EQ Rangers Vol.1
  4. SPL Passeq:
    • SPL Passeq plug-in
  5. Focusrite ISA110:
    • Focusrite Midnight EQ
  6. Motown 7-band passive EQ:
    • URS MotorCity EQ/Vintage Cinema EQ
  7. Tonelux Tilt:
    • Softube Tonelux Tilt
  8. Calrec PQ1549 EQ:
    • IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Classic Equalizer
  9. BFE/Filtek EQ Mk5 & Neumann PEV 930:
    • Softube Active/Passive (EQ)
  10. ALTEC 9063B Program Equalizer:
    • Nomad Factory ALL-TECH 9063B
  11. AMEK console “inspired”:
    • PSP ConsoleQ
  12. MCI console “inspired”:
    • PSP McQ
  13. OTHERS (analog modeling):
    • AbbeyRoad Mastering/Brilliant Pack
    • PSP RetroQ (Avalon-esque)
    • Sonalksis SV-517

Saturation/Tube Drive Emulations:

  1. Ampex 350 tape drive preamp:
  1. Chandler/EMI TG Channel preamp:
  1. Neve 1057 input channel:
  1. Thermionic Culture Vulture triode setting:
  1. OTHERS (analog modeling):

Analog Tape Simulation:

  1. Bootsy Ferric TDS
  2. URS Saturator
  3. URS 15ips/30ips (CCS Pro)
  4. Waves MPX Master
  5. Digidesign Reel Tape
  6. VirSyn VTape
  7. Nomad Factory Magnetic
  8. Jeroen Breebaart Ferox
  9. McDSP Analog Channel
  10. Magenta

Transient Designer Emulations:

  1. SPL Transient Designer (Analog Code)
  2. SPL Attacker/Mo-Verb/De-Verb (Analog Code)
  3. Sonnox TransMod
  4. Native Instruments Transient Master (for Guitar Rig)
  5. Waves Trans-X Wide
  6. Flux:: Bitter Sweet II

DeEsser Emulations:

  1. Waves DeEsser
  2. Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser
  3. Eiosis E2

Tape Delay/Space Echo Emulations:

  1. SoundToys Echo Boy
  2. GSi Tape Echo GS-201
  3. Nomad Factory ECHOES (Maestro Echoplex 1/3, Tel Ray Echo, Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, Boss DM-2)
  4. Digidesign Echo Farm
  5. Audio Damage DubStation
  6. Fabfilter Timeless 2

Delay Emulations:

  1. Lexicon PCM 42:
  1. Moogerfooger Analog Delay MF-104Z:

Reverb Emulations:

  1. Eventide SP2016 Reverb:
  1. Lexicon PCM 96:
  1. Lexicon LXP Series:
  1. Lexicon 480L:

Filter Emulations:

  1. Moogerfooger MF-101 Lowpass Filter:
  1. Moog Modular 914 Fixed Filter Bank Module:
  1. OTHERS (analog modeling):

Other Notable Emulations:

  1. Roland SDD-320 Dimension D Chorus:
  1. Aphex Aural Exciter:
  1. Eventide H3000 (-esque) granular echo effect:
  1. Audio & Design Panscan (panner):
  1. Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase-Shifter:
  1. Dolby Labs Cat. No. 43 Background Noise Suppressor:

Synth Emulations:
(Selection)

Access Virus (-esque):

ARP 2600:

ARP Odyssey:

Clavia Nord Lead 2:

EDP Wasp:

Elka Synthex:

EMS Synthi AKS:

EMS VCS3:

EMS Vocoder 5000:

Ensoniq SQ-80:

Fender Rhodes (E-Piano):

Hammond B3 Organ:

Hartmann Neuron:

KORG M1:

KORG Wavestation:

KORG MS-20:

KORG MS2000:

KORG Polysix:

KORG Mono/Poly:

Mellotron:

Moog Little Phatty:

Moog Minimoog:

Moog Modular:

Novation Bass Station:

Novation K-Station:

Oberheim OB-X:

OSC OSCar:

Polivoks (80’s Soviet Synth):

Sequencial Circuits Prophet 5:

String Machine:

Syntauri Corporation Alpha Syntauri:

Roland Alpha Juno 1/2:

Roland JP-8000:

Roland Juno 6/60:

Roland Jupiter 8:

Roland SH-101:

Roland TB-303:

Roland TR-606:

Roland TR-808:

Roland TR-909:

Ruben & Serge Fernandez (RFS) Polykobol:

Waldorf Blofeld:

Waldorf PPG Wave 2.2/2.3/2.V:

Wurlitzer E-Piano:

Vox Continental Combo Organ:

Yamaha CS-80:

Yamaha DX-7:

Yamaha TX-81Z:

Convolution/Impulse Response (Player/Hosts):

  1. Voxengo Pristine Space
  2. Knufinke Sir2
  3. Altiverb
  4. Virsyn Reflect
  5. Waves IR1/Renaissance
  6. Liquid Sonics Reverberate


Isting VST emulations have revolutionized the way music is produced, providing access to the sonic characteristics of classic

hardware within the digital domain. Whether it’s the warmth of analog tape, the character of vintage compressors, or the unique tonalities of classic synthesizers, these emulations offer a diverse palette for modern-day producers and musicians. As technology continues to advance, the marriage of classic analog sound and digital convenience becomes increasingly seamless, allowing creativity to flourish in the ever-evolving landscape of music production.

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