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 Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.Now You Can:
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 Twin, DUO, or QUAD 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 all-new Neve 1073 plug-in for Apollo and UAD-2 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, Kanye West, Kid Cudi)
“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
K. Lee
July 29, 2020
Perfect preamp
I love 1073’s sounds. Analog Air is too warm. Upgrade my Vox, guitar, drum
Read MoreI. Polovina
July 23, 2020
Neve 1073 preamp&EQ Collection
The preamp combined with the Rode K2 microphone works as hardware and I would love to recommend it to anyone.
Read MoreA. Francis
July 15, 2020
Never been happier with my own Neve 1073
I always wanted to own this plugin, Im very happy with its performance, I have just one glitch, the dip shows maximum even if iv loaded it...
Read MoreT. Saikkonen
July 13, 2020
On drums
Just did a drum tracking sessions, 1073’s on every track. The sound was absolutely fantastic!
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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
Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
K. Lee
Perfect preamp
I love 1073’s sounds. Analog Air is too warm. Upgrade my Vox, guitar, drum
I. Polovina
Neve 1073 preamp&EQ Collection
The preamp combined with the Rode K2 microphone works as hardware and I would love to recommend it to anyone.
L. WOO
VERY GOOD PREAMP!
GOOD!
A. Francis
Never been happier with my own Neve 1073
I always wanted to own this plugin, Im very happy with its performance, I have just one glitch, the dip shows maximum even if iv loaded it on 3 tracks... I have an iMac 3.8KHz
C. Olley
Sweet
Sweet spots all around, goes on everything.
T. Saikkonen
On drums
Just did a drum tracking sessions, 1073’s on every track. The sound was absolutely fantastic!
T. Wilson
You will not be disappointed.
The sound on this plugin is everything that it is hyped up to be. One of the best plugins for the Uad.
T. Wilson
You will not be disappointed.
The sound on this plugin is everything that it is hyped up to be. One of the best plugins for the Uad.
J. Simmons
Looking for a certain sheen....here ya go!
I was already familiar with the sound of the Neve or that ‘73 sound. So I knew what I was looking for. I had a urban gospel track I was working on and needed these RnB like vocals to be smooth with a certain sheen and sizzle. I went through my library and couldn’t get satisfied. I even tried a few takes and mixes. I decided to use the Unison preamps. So I demoed the Neve and yelled out....THATS IT!! I stacked the vocals in different parts (12-16 tracks). The sounds I heard had me floored. I leaned back in my chair while it looped. One of the best buys ever!
E. San Martin
Great sound enhancement!
Easy to use, great clarity and can boost recordings with no loss of tone!
J. Negus
Amazing for tracking.
Just did my first session running each individual drum track through the 1073 and I am so thrilled with it!
L. Deane
Couldn't be Better
Control, color and a sound only found on the finest recordings Neve 1073. Distinctive and delightful. Thank You Rupert and Thank You UA .
M. McClintock
Amazing
This is probably the best digital preamp out there.
C. Gabbianelli
Corrupts Delay Compensation in PT
Consistently corrupts the delay compensation in my PT sessions . Pretty disappointed in UAD's lack of resolution to this problem after all of the money I've invested into using their hardware and software.
E. Petersen
Purchase Purchase Purchase
This plugin can bring the sound your looking for out before mixing. GREAT GREAT GREAT! Purchase Purchase Purchase :-)
G. Polito
I own real ones
Yeah, I own real ones and I can say that if you use in the right way you get that sound. I am really impressed!
C. Hernandez
A must if there’s no access to a real one...
A faithful emulation of one of the best audio processing hardware ever made... it brings life, presence and warmth to individual or mix buses... a must for UAD users.
C. Hernandez
A must if there’s no access to a real one...
A faithful emulation of one of the best audio processing hardware ever made... it brings life, presence and warmth to individual or mix buses... a must for UAD users.
d. dice
Killer eq
I am so happy I picked these up. sounds unreal when paired with kemper amps or my mesa head. It is identical to the first 1073 I recorded on two years ago. This bundel is worth it !!
D. Torres
Great
My favorite
