Neve® 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ Plug-Ins

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Neve® 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ Plug-Ins

4-Band EQ & High & Low Cut Filters Plug-In Modeled After Prized Neve 8048 Console

First produced in 1972 by Neve, the 1081 channel module was found in consoles such as the 8048. In fact, vintage 8048 consoles, with 1081 modules, are still in wide use today at classic facilities such as The Village in Los Angeles, and have been chosen by artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to The Red Hot Chili Peppers. UA’s Neve 1081 EQ plug-in is an exacting emulation of the channel module’s four-band EQ with high and low cut filters featuring two parametric midrange bands and “Hi-Q” selections for tighter boosts or cuts.

Exclusively Neve licensed/UA modeled 1081 EQ
Derived from revered 4-band 8048 console EQ
High shelf, parametric high and low mid, low shelf & HP/LP
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide
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The Neve 1081 EQ is a five frequency (3.3, 4.7, 6.8, 10, 15kHz) high shelf/bell EQ, a ten frequency (1.5, 1.8, 2.2, 2.7, 3.3, 3.9, 4.7, 5.6, 6.8 , 8.2kHz) hi-mid parametric EQ with two Q types, a ten frequency (220, 270, 330, 390, 470, 560, 680, 820, 1000,1200Hz) low-mid parametric EQ with two Q types, a five frequency (33, 56, 100, 180, 330Hz) low shelf/bell EQ plus a five frequency (27, 47, 82, 150, 270Hz) high pass filter and five frequency (18, 12, 8.2, 5.6, 3.9kHz) low pass filter. Other features include a –20 to +10 db input gain control, phase reverse, and EQ bypass.

$249.00

Features & Specs

Neve® 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ Plug-Ins

Features:

Exclusively Neve licensed/UA modeled 1081 EQ
Derived from revered 4-band 8048 console EQ
High shelf, parametric high and low mid, low shelf & HP/LP
Adjustable frequency high/low shelf, switchable to bell curve
–20 to +10 dB input gain control
Neve 1081SE ‘DSP-lite’ version yields higher instance count
Original RAF cosmetics & concentric controls
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide

See the UAD Instance Chart here

Reviews / Ratings

Reviews

Neil Mclellan
(TapeOp)
"The [UAD] Neve 1073 & 1081 EQ emulations are stellar and sound crisp and smooth, even at the extreme edges."

04/2010

Eddy Schreyer
(Oasis Mastering, Prince))
“I love the Neve 1081 EQ for its power and musical sound. "

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07/2010

Glenn Rosenstein
(Ziggy Marley, U2)
"I'm very fond of the Neve plugs, the 1073 and the 1081 EQ's ... They make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside."

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06/2010

Mike Shipley
(Allison Kraus, Maroon 5)
“I love the 1081 EQ ... UA's Neve stuff is exceptional, because I can get that same top end. So clean & sweet."

04/2010

Hector Delgado
(Jay-Z, Ledisi)
"The Neve plug-ins for UAD are a must for anyone wanting that 'outboard' sound 'in-the-box'."

04/2010
Future Music UK
(Future Music UK)
"Genuinely allows you to turn each channel of your DAW into a virtual Neve channel strip."

02/2010

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)
"[I use] the Fairchild Compressor, Neve 1081, Neve 1073, LA-2A and the 1176 Compressor. They all give you something different."

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09/2009

Dweezil Zappa
(Zappa Plays Zappa)
"I've had a chance to work with all of the Neve plug-ins and they sound exceptionally good."

Ted Perlman
(Bob Dylan, Ike Turner)
“The Neve 1081 is brilliant! ... and I don't want to be without it.”

Adam Hawkins
(50 Cent)
"I love the new Neves. The 1081 and the 1073 I'm so happy with. They're the closest emulations I've heard."
Ryan West
(T.I., T-Pain)
"I've worked with all the UAD Neve plug-ins and they sound exceptionally good. They do exactly what I had hoped they would do."

Charles Scott
(Fringe)
"I’ve been using 1073/1081 EQs as program EQs a LOT lately. Really, the first plug-in EQs that really sweeten the mix for me."

Tom Misner
(President of AMS-Neve)
"The definitive series of Neve plug-ins as a compliment to the range of Classic and New Classic Neve hardware units."

Paul Vnuk, Jr.
(Recording Magazine)
"As you would expect from UA, each plug-in is visually and functionally accurate to its real world counterpart"

06/2008

Garret Haines
(EQ Magazine)
"If you’ve been considering the UAD line ... with authorized Neve plug-ins, you’ll have the tools you need."

04/2008
Bruce Aisher
(Future Music UK)
"UA have taken revered [Neve] hardware and modelled it to perfection to produce a killer bundle."

Review
11/2006

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by Jeff Widick(Wednesday 26 October, 2011)
Although I have not been able to use this EQ on all instruments, I have used this on a handfull and have found that this thing really seems to shine on individual guitar and kick drum tracks as well as snare. I found other EQs that work better on overheads, bass, etc., but I can't find a better one … Read more
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by Ray Gun(Thursday 14 July, 2011)
Ha. This is a lovely EQ. It works perfect on Drums. Easy to handle easy to understand. And despite its easyness, it can tweak a lot of winding curves. I didÂ´nt believe it first. There is some influence of the bands. Turn one knob and it makes the other band sound slightly different. Forget … Read more
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by Christopher Hilding(Thursday 30 June, 2011)
Incredible equalizer which really opens up the sound without sounding harsh. The parameters are very musical. If you suffer from dull audio, Dr. Neve has the prescription for you! Use this when you need a bit more control than the Neve 1073. … Read more
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by Christopher Hilding(Thursday 30 June, 2011)
Incredible equalizer which really opens up the sound without sounding harsh. The parameters are very musical. If you suffer from dull audio, Dr. Neve provides! Use this when you need a bit more control than the Neve 1073. … Read more
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by Marcus Thomas(Thursday 30 June, 2011)
Great for bass and guitar tones. I don't use it as much as the 1073 however. … Read more

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