Neve® 1084™ Preamp & EQ
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The classic '70s Neve preamp, with top‑of‑the‑line EQ.
The engine powering a handful of rare Neve 80 series consoles, the Neve 1084 channel amplifier and EQ is a lusted-after audio masterpiece. Its class-A preamp offers signature Neve clarity and character, while its colorful palette of EQ options take it several steps beyond the famed 1073.®
Exclusively for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces, the Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ plug-in impeccably emulates the luxurious analog character, warmth, and extended colors of this flagship 1970s British channel module.Now You Can:
Get the world’s only authentic plug-in emulation of the classic Neve 1084 channel amplifier and EQ
Harness extended EQ options on vocals, drums, synths, guitars, and more
Texture and EQ your mix with classic Neve tone, including all 10 clipping points from the vintage '70s‑era hardware
Inject "air" or notch out offending frequencies with EQ curves beyond the 1073
Get the full character of the original hardware’s class-A, dual-stage mic preamp with Unison™ technology
Mix with artist presets from Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead) Jimmy Douglass (Pharrell, Timbaland) Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck), and more
Step Up to a 1084
Not long after the release of the venerable Neve 1073 channel amplifier in 1970, Neve introduced the 1084 — an "upsell" module that featured the same class-A mic/line preamp as the 1073, with the addition of three switchable EQ bands and narrow or wide Q settings. This potent combination offered producers a rainbow of colors, textures, and precision.
The Only End-to-End Neve 1084 Circuit Emulation
The UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ plug-in gives you all the features, unique circuit behaviors, and coveted warmth of Neve's original analog design by thoroughly modeling the dual-stage class‑A "Red Knob" preamp, post-fader output amplifier, and musical EQ filters.
Unison Technology for Apollo Interfaces
Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the Neve 1084 plug-in captures the hardware’s mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors, giving you all the sheen and punch of the original Neve module — with bi-directional control of your Apollo interface's mic preamps.
High-End Heaven
The Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ plug-in expertly captures the vintage hardware's EQ, letting you easily add shimmer and air to vocals, acoustic guitars, drums and synths with the three selectable high band filters (10, 12, and 16 kHz), for a bevy of analog dimension and color.
Add Heft and Weight
Use the Neve 1084 plug-in's mid band to inject muscle and grit to guitars, piano, and strings, or use the selectable Hi Q and shape more surgically. The plug-in's low band lets you tighten up a kick drum, push guitars, or beef up a synth bass. Plus, you can clean up sibilance, hiss, and low-end rumble with selectable high and low cut filters.
Get Chart-Topping Sheen with Any UAD Hardware
Of course, the Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ isn’t just for Apollo owners. UAD hardware owners can use the Neve 1084 plug-in on any mix, shaping your sources with legendary "Neve sound" without ever going outside the box.
Watch The Reviews
“Nothing has the saturation and character of a Neve 1084. And like all UAD plug‑ins, the UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ plug‑in sounds and reacts just like the analog gear.”
– Joey Waronker (Atoms for Peace, Beck, Other Lives)
“The UAD Neve 1084 has all the power and punch of the 1073, but with more top-end frequency choices, making it perfect to use on overheads, acoustic guitars, strings, and vocals.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“I use the UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ to bring out presence in instruments and add air to vocals. It gives everything that Neve character that sounds so good.”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Phony Ppl, Megan Thee Stallion)
“So many classic records have been made with the Neve 1084, and now it’s at your fingertips.”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Foo Fighters)
“As a fan and owner of the hardware, I am extremely pleased to have the UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ in the box. UA nailed this coveted EQ/mic preamp.”
– Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue)
“The UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ plug-in makes recording at home a beautiful thing. It sounds absolutely astounding — my Neve collection is now complete.”
– David Isaac (Prince, Marcus Miller, Eric Clapton)
“The UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ combines the flexibility of a full‑featured EQ section with a classic sounding mic preamp that is very intuitive to use.”
– Joel Hamilton (Pretty Lights, Sparklehorse, Rival Schools)Customer Reviews
C. Nogueira
August 10, 2020
Impressionante! Um simples Db ja muda nossa vida!
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Read MoreS. Heidemann
August 8, 2020
Stunning!
I wasn't able to leave a review until now as it blew my mind! Creamy, open, rich, beautiful. Makes anything and everything I run through it sound better. Takes 60% of a DSP, wouldn't mind...
Read MoreF. Ghenai
August 2, 2020
Neve 1084 Préamp
if I have any advice? buy eyes closed ! UAD once again good job .
Read MoreA. Acuna
July 31, 2020
WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Absolutely killer! I use it on almost everything.
Read MoreN. Wearne
July 27, 2020
Fantastic plugin
This is a great plugin. Sounds great, looks great, is great. I'm still getting to know it, but thus far it's become my go-to pre; particularly for vocals and acoustic instruments. It is...
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Customer Reviews
Neve® 1084™ Preamp & EQ
C. Nogueira
Impressionante! Um simples Db ja muda nossa vida!
Inacreditavel
S. Heidemann
Stunning!
I wasn't able to leave a review until now as it blew my mind! Creamy, open, rich, beautiful. Makes anything and everything I run through it sound better. Takes 60% of a DSP, wouldn't mind UAD offering more powerful chips.
F. Ghenai
Neve 1084 Préamp
if I have any advice? buy eyes closed !
UAD once again good job .A. Acuna
WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Absolutely killer! I use it on almost everything.
N. Wearne
Fantastic plugin
This is a great plugin. Sounds great, looks great, is great. I'm still getting to know it, but thus far it's become my go-to pre; particularly for vocals and acoustic instruments. It is heavy on DSP usage though, so don't expect to line up a dozen of these with a quad. Hopefully there's a DSP lite version on the way...
j. torres
Sounds better than the 1073
Best pre amp for recording vocals
J. Lee
awesome
veru worm and clean
V. Makhnovich
Neve® 1084™ Preamp & EQ
Great Preamp Plugins i've ever heard!
G. Jennings
awesome
Sounds great, anything you boost just sounds really amazing. I put it on everything pretty much.
b. koh
Neve® 1084™ Preamp & EQ
it's a Neve sound, of course! the only thing i wish they could improve on the "LOOK" of it, at least when you move the fader, there should be somewhere that indicate the "exact" value that you are at. You see, we want that old analog sound, we want that "classic feel" but we wouldn't mind the ease of control and preciseness of parameter in modern world. This has been an issue for many UAD plugins, lack of modern indicator and ease of control. In modern music production, precision and ease of control is important as everything need to sound tight and punchy these day, while keeping that warm sound. They are not in conflict.
D. Kyle
I can't escape from it!
Since purchasing the 1084, I have put it in most of my work. I'll listen to an older recording through my apollo virtuals, pop a 1084 on, and new, improved life will be found. Even when I listen to records, my system loves it!
d. dice
Incredible on the master
use this on all my sessions now as part of my master chain. Just like the 1073 but with a different color and the presents are outstanding
D. Thierry
Top top UAD
10 sur 10
J. ALMANZA
Neve® 1084™ Preamp & EQ
I have an original hardware 1084 and they have nailed the sound. There are some very little differences but is quite similar. Very nice sound quality.
B. Palmer
Beautiful
This is a gorgeous sounding preamp. I recorded a song where I used 1084 on every instrument on the way in, and it works on everything. The EQ is super smooth. Great purchase.
D. Hampton
Love the Sound
If you love the Neve Sound, say no more. Cop it!
M. Kottov
Amazing gear!
I compared this preamp with other NEVEs, it's great! I have changed my workflow in music writing. Thank you!
K. Han
Absolutely Good!!!
It’s the NEVE, what else~?
Soft tone rather than Neve 1073, still good.P. Ponting
What can I say! But WOW.
This plugin has made my whole recording and mixing sessions so much fun. I'm new to universal audio so I got this at a steal with 50% off plus a £20 coupon. I stuck this on drums and wow I got the exact drum sound I have been trying to get on this song for ages. On vocals it sounds incredible, the pronunciation of every word is heard with such clarity and warmth. On guitars pushing the pre with some lovely saturation that I can only describe as cream to my ears. All I can say is buy it. You will be so happy you did. The eq curves is like no other.
B. DENIS
excellent
très bon bon préampli et eq efficasse excellent son belle couleur
