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Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip

Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip

4.9 (622)

Get the larger-than-life sound of pop, hip-hop, and R&B.

  • Track and mix through an exacting emulation of the Avalon VT‑737 analog channel strip
  • Get the full character of the original hardware’s tube mic preamp with Unison technology
  • Add legendary Avalon gloss and presence to bass, vocals, voice‑over, and more
  • Sculpt your sources with a vocal‑flattering optical compressor
  • Tweak sounds with four-band EQ and add high‑end detail with 32k "air" band
  • Mix with artist presets from Eric J Dubowsky, (Flume, Odesza), Hector Delgado (A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey), Michael Brauer (Coldplay, My Morning Jacket), and more

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer, or accelerated on Apollo audio interfaces or UAD Accelerators. View full system requirements.

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Get the Larger-than-Life Sound of Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B

The dominant player in chart-topping productions, Avalon's flagship VT-737 channel strip is the best-selling standalone channel strip ever made. From Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, to Babyface and Beyonce, the VT-737 delivers consistently polished results, with radio-ready gloss and detail.

Capture the Sound of Modern Music

By artfully capturing our "golden unit" Avalon's flagship VT-737 hardware's class-A tube amplifier section, LED-style optical compression, and discrete four-band EQ, you can give your tracks the signature Avalon sound heard on thousands of chart-topping hits.

Record Vocals and Bass “Through” a Hit-Making Tube Preamp with Apollo

UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology lets you track in realtime through the Avalon VT-737 Channel Strip plug-in using your Apollo, giving you the chart-topping sound of the original hardware’s line/mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and exact circuit behaviors. 

Experience Versatile Compression on Vocals and More

Excelling on vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, and voice-over work, the VT-737 plug-in's dynamics section gives your tracks the hardware's gentle touch. This transparent compression is perfect for "stacking" the compressor again at mixdown, so you can control a vocal in a dense mix. 

Fine-Tune Your Mixes with Bold EQ

Place your vocals front-and-center with the Avalon's four-band EQ. Plus, you can place the EQ before or after the compressor, and the mid bands can be engaged as sidechain filters for laser-focused compression. And with the 32k high frequency "air band," you can add delicate shimmer to everything from strings to background vocals and acoustic guitars.

What They Say

The UAD Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip is an amazing sounding emulation. It’s a must have in any modern engineer’s toolkit.

Ian Boxill

Lenny White, Prince, 2Pac

The UAD Avalon VT‑737 plug‑in is an indispensable recording and mixing tool with texture for days.

Hector Delgado

A$AP Rocky, Selena Gomez, Lana Del Rey

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 622 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 574 Total 4 star reviews: 34 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 6 Total 1 star reviews: 6
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    Tav A.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 hours ago
    Yes

    Better than the other ones imo

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    Tsutom A.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    A True Classic！

    This is truly a legendary Avalon piece. The warmth of the tubes combined with exceptional clarity makes it perfect for both vocals and acoustic instruments. The EQ and compressor are incredibly musical - they simply make everything sound better. The preamp has plenty of headroom and delivers the professional quality you can trust in any serious recording situation. While it’s a significant investment, the sound quality absolutely justifies the price. This is a lifetime channel strip that will serve you for years to come.

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    Ronjoy B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Buttery Preamp, with Smooth EQ and Compression

    Really love this on vocals, and acoustic guitar.

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    Marlon w.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel

    Very smooth with a great sound. Spot on for vocals.

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    Rodolfo B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Avalon737

    When I was working for Televisa Networks, my boss engineer got me one, the real one, he said “just check it” and I fell in love completely, since that I looked for thi plug in, believe me, it is like the real one… thank you

    Rodolfo Perez Briseno; media music composer

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware is required.

Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins

We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.

For every UAD plug-in that supports native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions, you get a license for both upon purchase, or the option to get it through an upgrade.

Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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