OVERVIEW
ICONIC CONSOLE TONE
The iconic 31102 preamp/eq (featured in the Neve 8068 consoles) has been used to mix many hit records for years. Guns N’ Roses, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Metallica… etc. We're proud to present the true analog emulation for one of the best-sounding class A mic pre/EQ modules ever produced. Need 31102 Console Eq, with same character and enhanced with a great modern workflow! The Need 31102 is holding each small detail and true vintage tone of the original unit. Iconic console tone has been reborn!
MORE POWER
We’ve expanded the original 3 band EQ unit with an extra mid band, so you will have a 4 band Need 31102 console eq. NoiseAsh Mid / Side processing engine has been added to let you apply individual equalization to mid and side stereo content individually.
SIGNATURE ATTITUDE & ZERO HARSHNESS
Need 31102 opens up the sound with it’s unique signature behaviour and legendary musical curves without sounding harsh. Tighten up kicks with signature attitude, boost the treble with legendary zero-harshness tone. Give all of the tracks personality with adding color and dimension.
ANTI-ALIASING ENGINE WITH LIGHT CPU USAGE
Innovative cutting-edge NoiseAsh technology procedures have been used in order to give the reality with a very light cpu usage and maximum accurate Anti-Aliasing Analog tone behaviour.
USEFUL TUTORIALS FOR EVERYONE
Also we’re introducing a brand new breath. Tutorials! Useful built-in tutorials will be everyone’s friend.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS
macOS / OS X
Windows
AVAILABLE FORMATS
CHANNEL COMPONENTS
| Name | Mono | Stereo | Mono-to-Stereo |
| Need 31102 |
TESTIMONIALS
I was absolutely pleased with this plugin but I totally fell in love with the preamp section and the amazing drive. The Eq is really colourful and Need 31102 makes a great addition and awesome tool in my digital setup. producer,
VASIL VALCHEV
Producer, Recording & Mixing EngineerOne word, Fabulous! Preamp, Eq and extra features... just awesome. It sounds stunning on every track. Especially drums, guitars, vocals. Put it on the track, give some pre, eq and the result will be mersmerizing. You guys just nailed it...
M. Ugur Memis
Producer, Mixing-Mastering EngineerI heard about NoiseAsh on Gearslutz... The real surprise has been the Pultec and Neve emulations. Depth and great sound shapers. I’m a musician who wants quick results to mix quickly and send my tracks out for professional finishing. These delivery in spades, lush and solid, quick to dial in and give a very sophisticated sound. They have that hardware sound, authoritative and focused. I consider them a go-to for the mixbus, and and a central part of my sound. Thanks for the hard work and dedication it takes to give us such wonderful tools to work with, I’ll be interested to see what you guys come up with next. I’m sure something good!
Ned Biddle
Executive Producer, Mixing EngineerCUSTOMER REVIEWS
Overall rating from Verified Customers:
Overall rating:
★★★★★
based on
107 reviews
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Amazing sound. Really good on bass and drums and vocals. I use the g channel for guitars and it sounds amazing as well”
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BOB D.
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I am a newb for mixing amstering but this plugin is recommended from a professional mixing enginner. Really helped me with mixing and production. As a total newb this was weary to use and understand.”
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raymond c.
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It adds a lot of character end personality to the mix. Killer low end sounds excelent for drums. Vocals are flying now. Master bus is awesome now also. I strongly recommend it.”
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Lazaro M.
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I love this plug for certain sounds. It’s awesome to have a choice. Emulated console eqs are the best way to understand more about the history and tools used in audio production. They create additional creative ideas that makes mixing as fun as playing an instrument.”
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IAN S.
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One of my favorite EQ. Sounds great! Nice warmth and can be pushed nicely!”
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fedde l.
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That's what I call NEVE! Just awesome guys, sounds like 8068 console, unbelievable :)))”
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WALTER O.
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This is a very nice plugin to have love it !!!!”
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Youyou M.
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Amazing thats just one word that comes to mind when i first tried it ! i bought it just 5 min later To me what’s the biggest deal with it? that`s the preamp , at first you might get to much bite of it , but when you start blending with the main volume wow Awesome even if i would have liked an compressor with it but hey The EQ is great”
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Jimmy P.
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Really really love this console eq, great sound and the mid/side channels really help the mix. Solid Superstar Tone”
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damien a.
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I've tried many others EQ's but Need 31102 is a different story. It is simple and effective and it does change the sound of your mix or mastering for the very best. Highly recommended”
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FERNANDO Z.
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The best Neve model in the world!!! Anyone who doesn't have this plugin, is must loose the mixing game. Get it, be the winner”
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Simon C.
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Amazing plugin! It took me 20 minutes to rich the sound of the drums as I imagined in my head. Really time saver!”
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dmitry s.
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Really like that EQ to shape my kicks, vocals, guitars, bass and also other drums.. Love that "sheen" character. And for a good price!”
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LOUIS E.
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OMG! very good plugin, multifilament and formidable efficiency. Tone is Awesome!”
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Jean L.
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Always satisfied with Noiseash's analog model products...never let me down.. almost got em all little by little and they are all worth it!!!”
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ERDAL P.
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Very Nice eq, like other Neve console sounds! But 31102 is very special Neve eq, I had hardware before, I know the unit well. This plugin DOES THE SAME mojo with the original Neve 31102. Does what it should, sounds great!”
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dozvald Á.
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Best for drums, vocals and instruments, gives great punch to voice. sounds so good!”
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Trevor H.
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Abosolutly love this eq plugin. I’ve tried many many many eqs and this one seems to makes tracks just sit in the mix. One of the best preamps for sure. I’ve tried to match some of my favorite eqs to this but this one just gave me that extra 10% to 20%. Number one go to eq. Would love to see the compressor 2264 version. I also have the Rule Tec which I think is one of the best Pultec emulations. Great job Noiseash.”
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GREG E.
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A great unit that truly presents it's real hardware sounds, characteristics. The best Neve console eq emulation in the world.”
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oberheim d.
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It works just perfectly. Real Neve attitude and air. Rolls Royce plugin...”
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Erikas Š.
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Very musical filters. The Eq and Preamp is a lifesaver for achieving the classic top quality. I could make an album with just this one plugin! Bravo”
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HERCZEC P.
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Wow, I am so impressed. The top #1 plugin for me, it deserves Oscar.”
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gan w.
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I bought this plugin for checking the sound with my hardware. Sounds like the same as Neve 31102 that I've been using! Excellent warmth and can be pushed nicely! Great work excellent plugin”
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CARL S.
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Sounds great! Nice warmth and can be pushed nicely! Very kind and Very professional!”
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Simone R.
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I LOVE original Neve sound. I've used lot's of Neve plugin stuff. This 31102 emulation is the BEST one. Definately goes to my toolbox.”
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steven b.
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I cut my teeth on a Neve console in the 1970’s and in the digital age have been struggling with eq wishing I had that old Neve console. I was sceptical about this plugin but from initial testing it really nails it, it will be my go to plugin for eq.”
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Ian E.
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This plugin is a masterpiece. I love to use it while tracking, easy to carve out some useless low end or whatever you want. Saturation, eq is so neat. This plugin has very big balls. So glad I bought Need 31102.”
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charles m.
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Neve consoles are Lamborginies of the mixing world. This software is just like the real Neve 3112. Excellent piece of sotware at a terrific price”
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Dennis B.
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Awesome Plugin… I love to shape my tracks and then print them just like good old days…in Pro Tools you have the chance to choose a default Eq plugin…this is mine!!…please please bring a “Need 2264 comp “!!!!…Cheers”
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Gonzalo C.
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I always loved Neve 31102. I actually got a channel only in my studio. But now it is possible to use it in every track and also in computer. because this thing emulates exactly like the original channel. Awesome job!”
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aaron p.
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I've got two big weapons for my mixing and mastering. Need 31102 Console + Rule Tec Collection = Professinal sound. That's all!!”
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James D.
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Real edgy sound. Great for getting that 70's and 80's rock vocal or bad ass drum. At first it was lacking finness in the top end but I found myself reaching for it more and more. It just has a thing.”
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Athanasios T.
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Everything I pretty much want in a Channel Strip. A clear, easy to use layout with resizeable GUI. The preamp is divine and the EQ can bring out the character on any track – love it on guitars. I use this in conjunction with the Ruletec collection and… well… wow!”
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David Carter
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This machine sits on top from my plugin list. REAL neve sound and real beauty. Every track loves it, like me.”
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adrian u.
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I've been waiting this emulation for a longtime. The 31102 adds great finish to a recording. Adds punch, doesn't make mud. It seems to dial in on the right frequencies easily.”
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Nicholas H.
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Immediately made a difference on my sound, good buy for sure, I tried so many neve stuff. need 31102 is the best neve plugin for me. thx”
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francisco g.
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I Have Many Many PlugIns ..but I had to Add this into My Mastering Chain...It's a Keeper !!”
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Robert F.
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it's a great plugin anyone can use in their mix or master buses to breathe life and punch to their mixes.”
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valerie s.
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This plugin is amazing. I added it to my Master Bus Chain and with just minor tweaks, it made a huge difference on my mixes. I love the character and the tone of this plugin. Well done Noiseash!”
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Sharon G.
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best neve plugin ever. what an amazing time for audio industry!!”
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ULRICH W.
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Real masterpiece. I don't have a million dollar console. this beast does it like the original one does...”
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Gary U.
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Suddenly there are a bunch of similar emulations on the market at a wide price range, I bought this one because to my ears say it’s the best.”
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Dave W.
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This was recommended to me by a Bollywood Mixing Engineer! I have started to realize why. Really amazing plugin!”
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Raktimsen
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Good job NoiseAsh Team! You made an amazing plugin. This eq helps shaping high frequencies in a musical way. I love how it sounds on snare, guitars, vocals”
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Alex G.
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This 31102 emulation is a real gem. Great preamp saturation, combined with an EQ that easily adds weight to the sound.”
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Julien K.
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sounds awesome! a real neve sound that makes the mixsound like a real record. this one is the best purchases that I've made lately.”
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ralph u.
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This is an outstanding low-latency high-quality emulation.”
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Carlos C.
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You have very high level plugins, which you have a great success with your company. This one in particular has a center treatment sides that is a beauty with high quality eq”
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Roberto R.
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Without a doubt a gorgeous sound, the option of the analog button is incredible, definitely a very versatile tool, especially for acoustic instruments, drums, guitars and vocals”
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aaron v.
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Neve consoles are like Rolls Royce in music industry. This plugin is Rolls Roce of the neve emulations then. ıt sounds awesome, and it got balls. I am very grateful”
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Harry U.
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I'm a Musician, doing my own Demos. Need31102 gives my mix in an easy way musch more like ALBUM SOUND and it has a great EQ SATURTION PREAMP in it.”
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Ryan S.
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Sounds just like in the classic albums. Best Neve emulation ever. I prefer this one to the 1073 stuff.”
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Ferdinand O.
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Great product…..lots of old school manipulation…..very satisfied….. legendary sound is here with me”
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teri u.
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I use this almost all of my tracks, sounds legendary beautiful. Unbelievable emulation.”
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Harper E.
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Absolutely gorgeous for both mixing and mastering sessions. Vocals are great, guitars, drums, all of the elements "need" that.”
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Nolan A.
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A very good emulation. Pete Townshend was very excited about the 8088 console and as far as I know the 31102 is from this console”
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Hans
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I make great things with such a cool machine. curves are great, saturation is awesome, it even has a tutorial section 🙂”
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David W.
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Clients are asking what I am using for drums, vocals and guitars. I don't tell them that I am using this baby on all channels. My secret weapon 🙂”
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Vincent I.
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This is by far the greatest plugin and I've added to my toolbox. Demo it and see for yourself and if it doesn't fit you're toolbag don't get it.”
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garreth p
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I love this plug in. It has great sound and tightens up recordings. I like that it's also retro looking. Keep up the good work NoiseAsh”
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Myles H.
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Now I've found that I am looking for. Great plugin. It opens the sound in a very cool way.”
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nathan o
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A real Neve. Allows me to really push the levels farther than most limiters”
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Juan D.
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LOVE the Neve EQs. Versatile for almost any source, be it channel or buss. To have one is great, but you get as many as you need. real bang for the buck here! True Neve emulation”
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Andrew A.
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It opens the soundlike the original machine. Greatest model, just like the original.”
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NAT A.
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This emulation is incredible. Just the preamp alone is worth it! I’ve always loved the 31102 EQ as well. It’s like the slick, hi-fi cousin of the 73 and NoiseAsh really nailed the sound.”
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Bob D.
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What an awesome software! I use for mixing and mastering. I would recommend your stuff to any sound engineer worth his salt.”
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Steen H.
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Love this plug in you can shape the tone or even use a preset and then tweak to your liking. An awesome plug in definitely one that you can hear the difference when bypassing on/off.”
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PETER G.
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awesome plugin really got my mixes to stand out very professional sounding love noiseash they really know how to deliverer quality studio plugins.”
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harold p.
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High class Plugin like the other noiseash stuff.”
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Stan K.
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It sounds pretty good. Deep and warm bass, high frequencies bright transparent but never aggressive. The medium is more discreet but give beautiful colors to voices and guitars.”
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FERMAN Y.
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GREEEAAAT! I could make it sound same to what I recorded with an analog Neve Console. I am very satisfied with it, and I will continue to purchase other plug-ins based on sale products.”
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Ulrich O.
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Great modeling on a great unit. Keep up the phenomenal work!”
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Marc E.
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Great plugin,the added warmth as well as character is awesome. Noiseash Neve 31102 model. Two great talents put together in a plugin. Thank You!!”
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Emmeth G.
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I'm grateful that Noiseash guys have revamped some of these earlier plugs that just aren't as good sonically as what they're capable of today. So get over it folks! They're not trying to rip you off, just give you improved options. That costs them time and money.”
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Jude K. M. P.
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Awesome tone, awesome saturation, awesome machine. Love it!! Boon for the music.”
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Ron O.
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This plugin is amazing because it gives any sound even a modern synth or strings a certain vintage flavor with emulation of tubes, irregular analog tones, noise etc. very realistic and you can hear the difference, worth its money”
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Kazunari D.
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I can't stop using it as an effect on its most extreme settings. One day I'll find out what the subtle settings are like but for now it is too much fun to crank it!”
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COURTNEY G.
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I have used this to help both tame and pull out sounds in a mix”
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Raman G.
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Always wanted this classic baby, finally got it time to produce some fire”
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M.Graham C.
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Add warmth, presence, and excellent analog texture, good stuff noiseash”
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LOUIS A.
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FINALLY!!!!!!!!! A native plugin for this legendary console….. It really sounds great on anything you put it on. You guys have made me SUPER SUPER happy Noise Ash!!!!”
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Alan L.
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Need is a very good plugin! It can really bring vocals or instruments forward in a pleasing way. The preamp is also very useful.”
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Michael W.
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Like the tone, especially on high frequencies. In general, pretty useful and pleasant sounding thing for additional coloration. PS. Wanna see some compressors from you, guys!”
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Vadim N
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Amazing tone and EQ very very impressed. Good job .”
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Dominik
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Amazing plugin! It pushes the vocals forward in a very distinct but not harsh way.”
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Michael W.
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This is by far the greatest plugin. Also excellent technical support team”
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Reid P.
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One of the Best Plugins ever. The work is so easy and the Sound become so much toother... Thx NoiseASH!”
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Juho A.
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Excellent plugin with awesome presets and options. Like a Lexus of plugins. Highly recommend.”
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Jonathan W.
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God, amazing! I am using it on every track. I am not kidding, it's like a drug. When I get used to it, it became the best mixing console tool in my life.”
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Jason K.
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it works very well adds depth and gives life to the recording plus enhances width...great tool for aspiring Mix-Engineers Easy to use but 31102 is just Amazing.....”
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Eric G.
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I didn't expect immediate results but that's exactly what i got. It's excellent quality and the cpu usage is not that high as i expected which is a amazing. Will definitely keep buying noiseash”
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Arnold B.
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TWO WORDS...."GAME CHANGER '”
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Robert M.
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I was truely amazed of the sound. So musical, so so so analog. The best one, I am so serious...”
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Reid P.
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This is one of the best sounding and ‘open’ EQs I’ve heard for ages - it will now replace all my others - thanks again”
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Michael B.
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Easy to use as expected. A real Rolls Royce emulation of the king console. It is a real treasure.”
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Troy Nam.
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Really really like this console eq, great sound and the mid/side channels really help the mix. My tracks sound like real rock stars now.”
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Francisco V.
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I tried it out of curiosity. As a lot of mixing engineer, I already have plenty of EQ (outboard and software) to choose from so I wasn't sure if I was going to use this one. Big mistake, I ended up using it a lot more than I thought. In my opinions it shines on everything that need serious tone shaping : guitars, background vocals even lead vocals in busy mix. It has a rock'n'roll attitude that is very attractive.”
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Wheeliemix
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At first I thought"Just another hyped up emulation plugin".After hearing it's sound and experimenting, I was blown away with all the capabilities!!! I am very happy”
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Mark C.
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Great Eq, a mix of very powerful and unique elements to assist with any production needs. Like the original machine and more!!!”
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Matthew B.
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I was absolutely pleased with this plugin but I totally fell in love with the preamp section and the amazing drive. The Eq is really colourful and Need 31102 makes a great addition and awesome tool in my digital setup. producer,”
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Vasil V.
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I owned original NEVE 20 years ago. This Plugin have a tone of original and more functions.MS balance is so nice idea .I use it OH mic track of drums. It make no hush cynbals and it make huge clear room sound. I love it. and I used this for vocal. It have a miracle tone ! This is my mix .If you have a time Please have a listen 🙂 https://soundcloud.com/nori-sakamoto”
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studio_mocha
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Just after a few minutes demo on drums and bass and instant purchase. In your face sound in seconds. I just could not make this plugin sound bad. Every move on EQ decision sounds great!”
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Emrah Celik
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Glorious Emulation of a Classic Console Eq...”
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J. Dockerty (Jay Rock)
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One word, Fabulous! Preamp, Eq and extra features... just awesome. It sounds stunning on every track. Especially drums, guitars, vocals. Put it on the track, give some pre, eq and the result will be mersmerizing.”
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Mehmet Ugur memis
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I am using real 2 pieces of 31102 units. I know the original sound. But man, this plugin is just like original, even much more better. I can't believe to my ears, one of the greatest sounds ever been made. With a combination of modern fetures & classic tone, I looovee the way it sounds on every track. I definately recommend it!”
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Daniel W.
