Neve® 1073® Preamp & EQ Collection
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The authentic Neve preamp sound – captured as a plug-in featuring Unison™ technology.
The Neve 1073 Channel Amplifier is easily the most revered preamp and EQ circuit ever designed. Introduced in 1970, this hallowed class-A, transistor mic/line amp with EQ epitomizes the beautiful "Neve sound," with unparalleled clarity, sheen, and bite.
Now for the first time, you can track through the only authentic end-to-end circuit emulation of this legendary piece of audio history, with the Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Plug‑In Collections.
Get the world’s only authentic and licensed plug-in emulation of the classic Neve 1073 Channel Amplifier
Color and EQ your mix with Neve tone, including all 10 distinct clipping points from the vintage 1970’s era hardware
Record "through" the 1073 preamp in real time using Apollo interfaces
Control Apollo interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the 1073 plug-in with Unison™ technology
Mix with artist presets from Ed Cherney, Joe Chiccarelli, Jacquire King, Ryan Hewitt, David Isaac, Ryan West, and more
Get the flagship Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ plug-in, plus the Legacy 1073 EQ and 1073SE (“DSP-Lite”) EQ plug-ins
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Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
The Only End-to-End Neve 1073 Circuit Emulation
Universal Audio’s Neve 1073 plug-in provides all the features, unique circuit behaviors, and coveted sound of Neve's original hardware design. By modeling the dual-stage "Red Knob" preamp, revered three-band EQ, and post-fader output amplifier with obsessive detail, the Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ replicates the experience of the original 1970s hardware with stunning accuracy. Like the hardware, the new Neve 1073 plug-in incorporates all 10 clipping points from the preamp and EQ circuitry, delivering trademark clarity, grit, and harmonically rich class‑A saturation.
Unison Technology for Apollo
Harnessing UA’s Unison technology, the Neve 1073 plug-in blurs the lines between analog and digital, giving you all of the 1073 preamp’s impedance, gain staging “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors that have made it legendary among the audio faithful. The secret is Unison’s bi-directional control and communication from the 1073 plug-in to the digitally controlled mic preamps in Apollo. With Unison, the Apollo preamp changes to the Neve 1073's physical input impedance, allowing both "Lo" (300 Ω) and "Hi" (1200 Ω) impedance setting options. This provides the 1073's full gain and tonal range to your favorite mics.
Add Clarity and Color to any Source
Of course, the Neve Preamp & EQ Plug-In Collection isn’t just for Apollo owners. UAD-2 hardware owners can employ the Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection for mixing, tone shaping, or simply adding sheen and bite to vocals, guitars, drums and more — without ever leaving the box. To get you started, there are artist presets from renowned 1073 users such as Ed Cherney, Joe Chiccarelli, Jacquire King, Ryan Hewitt, David Isaac, Ryan West, and more. UAD-2 power users can place Neve 1073 instances across multiple channels, turning their favorite DAW into a classic Neve console.
“The new Neve 1073 plug-in is a bigger-sounding, punchier version of the original. The addition of the fader and impedance switch offers more possibilities and an even more accurate representation of the original console.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“The new UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection sounds amazing. Super warm, just like the real thing.”
– Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Dr. Dre, Herbie Hancock, Eminem)
“The Neve 1073 plug-in adds another dimension to the sound. The harmonics are fantastic and the output fader lets you drive the line amp harder and reduce output level – just like I do on a console. ”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“I really love the UAD Neve 1073 plug-in. Using it in Unison mode gives you an amazing front end when tracking vocals, guitar, and bass. If character and saturation is what you're looking for, then look no further.”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Estelle)
“All my earliest sessions were recorded and mixed using Neve consoles — they were the only mic pres & EQs that I knew. The new UAD 1073 plug-in has truly captured every nuance.”
– Steve Levine (Culture Club, Beach Boys, Ziggy Marley)
“I frequently grab the Neve 1073 plug-in for bass, kicks, snares & vocals because whatever I do, that EQ always sounds musical.”
– Ryan West (Eminem, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z)
“I use the Neve 1073 as both an EQ and an ‘aural exciter.’ No other EQ breathes life and excitement into a sterile DAW track or soft synth like this does.”
– Ian Boxill (Lenny White, Prince, 2Pac)
“The new UAD 1073 Collection is another welcome addition to my other Neve plug-ins! As soon as I instantiated it, everything became nice and warm.”
– David Isaac (Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross, Eric Clapton)
“I'm so happy with the Neve 1081 EQ and 1073 Preamp & EQ plug-ins. They're the closest emulations of the hardware I've heard.”
– Adam Hawkins (Twenty One Pilots, Switchfoot, Keith Urban)
“The UAD Neve 1073 is perfect for adding warmth to orchestral sounds.”
– Henry Jackman (The Da Vinci Code)
“I'm very fond of the UAD Neve 1073 and 1081. They make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.”
– Glenn Rosenstein (Ziggy Marley, U2)Watch The Reviews
Customer Reviews
A. Thom
January 6, 2024
Love It
Been holding out a while now. Happy I eventually gave in :D
Read Moret. sukkasem
December 29, 2023
Neve 1073 version native
Why is the native version of Neve 1073 missing from the sale?
Read MoreL. Marino
December 19, 2023
UAD 1073 VS NEVE 1073 SPX
Test effettuato: Uad 1073 contro neve 1073 spx suonavano uguali...anzi preferivo il plugin uad!
Read MoreL. Martella
December 15, 2023
Great plugin
Great plugin, perfect emulation of the 1073. A must have plugin.
Read MoreM. Jansson
December 13, 2023
The best emulation
The best emulation of the classic Ive ever tried.
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Key Features
Exclusively Neve licensed, Universal Audio modeled Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ
Models entire Neve 1073 Class A transformer/transistor circuit path, including preamp, EQ, output amplifier, nonlinearities and clipping
Revered 3-band Wessex A88/8014 Console EQ: High Shelf, Mid Bell, Low Shelf, passive High Pass Filter
Collection includes Unison-enabled Neve 1073 console channel plug-in with preamp, plus separate 1073 and 1073SE Legacy EQ plug-ins
Realtime UAD Processing and exclusive Unison Mic Preamp Technology features with Apollo audio interfaces
Mic, Line and Hi-Z inputs with Unison Mic Preamp Technology
Physical analog Lo (300 Ω) or Hi (1200 Ω) switchable input impedance with Unison Mic Preamp Technology
Tactile control of Gain staging and common preamp parameters with Unison Mic Preamp Technology
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Customer Reviews
Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
A. Thom
Love It
Been holding out a while now. Happy I eventually gave in :D
F. Pietramala
Neve 1073
Why isn't it available as a single sale NATIVE version?
t. sukkasem
Neve 1073 version native
Why is the native version of Neve 1073 missing from the sale?
L. Marino
UAD 1073 VS NEVE 1073 SPX
Test effettuato: Uad 1073 contro neve 1073 spx suonavano uguali...anzi preferivo il plugin uad!
L. Martella
Great plugin
Great plugin, perfect emulation of the 1073.
A must have plugin.M. Ciml
Excellent
Excellent, amazing Preamp. I love that sound.
M. Jansson
The best emulation
The best emulation of the classic Ive ever tried.
C. Kim
Love it!
My new favourite eq preamp. Love the colour,crisp and richness of it. can't wait to get my 1083 and see the difference between the two of them.
J. Oosthuizen
Awesome!
I have the hardware of this, it was giving me noise issues so now I just use this, its amazing!
J. Oosthuizen
Awesome!
I have the hardware version of this, it was giving me noise issues now I just use this!
S. Lopez
UAD “ SUPREME OF ALL PLUGINS”
Straight up!! UAD are the most realistic out of every company out there. UA swings there jingle bells over all these other companies blessing them with a chance just to kiss them. I’m curious who’d win between UA and Goku… I think a tie.
F. Hasan
one of the best preamp and eq
i already have 1084 but this one also must have preamp and eq! is really powerfull in vocal chain!
R. Maurat
Powerfull
What a pre!!! Fantastic and brings so much color to any vocals or instruments.
L. Kagenaar
Must have
This is a very good representation of the 1073 Preamp and Eq from Neve, having it native is a bonus well appreciated !
T. Linehan
Great peoduct
Finally i have that 3rd dimension to recording guitars in the box i was looking for!
C. Rosado
Coloración calida
La coloración es unicaaaa
p. kotchapakdi
Love this plugin
5 stars luv
b. cheung
i chose this over the 1084
i was deciding on getting the 1084 in the mid year sale but the 1073 came in a package with my apollo and i was so happy that it did! now i cant wait to get the 1084 and see what the difference it!
B. Barr
Saturation Grrrrr
The Neve 1073 Preamp has a super sweet saturation, rich and crisp at the same time. Beautiful for modern indie rock vocals with attitude.
L. Bradley
Prefect
Didn't know what I was missing until I got this
