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Neve 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ

Neve 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ

4.9 (232)

Get the classic color of a vintage Neve EQ.

  • Shape your sources with the only Neve-endorsed 1081 EQ plug-in
  • Sculpt vocals and acoustic guitars with classic Neve character
  • Add warmth, sheen, and bite to electric guitars and overheads
  • Inject punch and presence to single drums or an entire drum bus

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Get the Classic Color of a Vintage Neve EQ

The 1081 Classic Console EQ plug-in gives you the same legendary punch, presence, and sheen on your vocals, guitars, drums, and synths that has become synonymous with the “Neve Sound.” The Neve 1081 Classic Console EQ plug-in is an exclusive, Neve-licensed emulation of their iconic EQ channel module introduced in 1972.

What They Say

I prefer the UAD Neve 1081 to the 1073 the majority of the time. It has more bite, and tends to cut through the track more.

Dylan "3-D" Dresdow

Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Michael Jackson

The [UAD] Neve 1081 allows me to manipulate the upper frequencies which is essential for orchestral recordings.

John Powell

How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Supremacy

I love the Neve 1081 plug-In. It can be a subtle EQ if you just need to brighten something up a little bit. It can also be a really dirty EQ, if you really have to dig in and try to get some character.

Darrell Thorp

Beck, Radiohead, Foo Fighters

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 232 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 213 Total 4 star reviews: 14 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
98%would recommend this product
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232 reviews
  • RC
    Roland C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Wonderful EQ, great NEVE coloration !

    I already own a few great NEVE simulations among my PlugIn collection ... this one I had been waiting for quite some time to be on sale - it was worth the wait !

    Great EQ, especially the sweet high frequencies really bring (for example) vocals & guitars to life in a mix.

    Can strongly recommend this PlugIn !

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    Devon S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    1081

    Would be perfect if an update was added to be a full preamp emulation

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    INCREDIBLELONER
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    The kick

    This is great for 1 thing. Kick thump at 58Hz. .mic drop ....

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    Christopher L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Love this thing

    Makes everything I put it on, sound fantastic.

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    FRANCISCO R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    It is a Must Have...

    If your desire is a digital re-creation (full emulation) of a neve console you must pair it with your 1073 or other neve preamp. Make no mistakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.

Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.

UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.

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