Neve® Preamp
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The authentic Neve preamp sound, right at your fingertips.
The Neve mic preamp is an undisputed audio masterpiece, adding genuine Neve sheen, richness, and thick musical detail to any signal that passes through it. The pinnacle of Neve preamp design is the classic 1073 module with EQ, but Neve also briefly produced the 1290 module — a rare, preamp-only version of the 1073.
Now, you can get the clarity, grit, and harmonically complex class‑A saturation of this amazing mic preamplifier in a simple two-knob plug-in that’s perfect for UA Audio Interface owners.Now You Can:
Get the world’s only authentic plug-in emulation of the legendary class-A, Neve mic preamp
Record "through" the iconic Neve preamp in real time using UA Audio Interfaces, with low DSP use
Color your tracks with musical saturation and complex nonlinear circuit behaviors
Control UA Audio Interface mic preamp gain staging and impedance directly from the Neve Preamp plug-in via Unison™ technology
Take a Listen
The Neve Preamp — Simplified
The Neve Preamp plug-in combines sonic attributes of both the 1073 and 1290 designs and provides all the bandwidth and attitude of Neve's original hardware, as heard on countless classic recordings. By thoroughly modeling the dual-stage "Red Knob" preamp and output amplifier with obsessive detail, the Neve Preamp plug-in replicates the sound and behavior of the original preamp with stunning accuracy.
Give Your Tracks the Sound of Your Favorite Albums
Like the original hardware, the Neve Preamp plug-in adds characteristic color and grit. Just drop it into the Unison slot of your UA Audio Interface’s Console software to add instant character to vocals and acoustic guitars, or treat synths, drums, and bass with the complex, dynamic clipping behavior that can only come from Neve.
Unison Technology for UA Audio Interfaces
Harnessing UA’s Unison technology, the Neve Preamp plug-in blurs the lines between analog and digital, giving you all of the legendary hardware’s impedance, gain staging “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors. The secret is Unison’s bi-directional control and communication from the Neve Preamp plug-in to the digitally controlled mic preamps in UA Audio Interfaces.
Add Clarity and Color to Any Source
Of course, the Neve Preamp plug-in isn’t just for UA Audio Interface owners. UAD-2 hardware owners can employ the Neve Preamp plug-in for mixing and tone shaping — without ever leaving the box. Thanks to its lower DSP usage, you can easily place Neve Preamp plug-in instances across multiple channels, turning your favorite DAW into a classic Neve console.
Watch The Reviews
Customer Reviews
C. Moore
March 16, 2019
Great Pre-Amp Emulation
This was the first Pre-amp/Plugin I purchased after buying my UaD interface. As someone who records mainly vocals, this thing was light years away from my previous recording method and...
Read MoreC. Button
March 16, 2019
Neve
Neve pre... The closest plugin I’ve heard to the hardware equivalent. You won’t go far wrong with this plug for THE Neve sound. Top Job.
Read MoreM. Galant
March 16, 2019
Vibe, thick, Neve, beautiful
I was skeptical at first, however, I bit the bullet and bought this. I have no regrets! It can be used on almost anything for instant neve vibe, feel and sonic character! Love it love it...
Read MoreE. Nazario
March 16, 2019
Can’t go wrong with Neve
Clean sounding pre and easy to use. Classic Neve sound. What more do I need? Sold...
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Key Features
Exclusively Neve licensed plug-in emulation of the world’s favorite mic preamp
Combines sonic attributes and features of both the coveted 1073 and 1290 designs
Models entire Neve class-A transformer/transistor circuit path, including preamp, output amplifier, nonlinearities, and clipping
Variable, physical input impedance and front panel control of gain staging and other preamp parameters via Unison™ mic preamp technology
Requires a UA Audio Interface or UAD DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Neve Preamp
y. muzik
Best Plugin
I use it every day for every track
UAD User
Nice
In front of amp sim.....very good result!
C. Moore
Great Pre-Amp Emulation
This was the first Pre-amp/Plugin I purchased after buying my UaD interface. As someone who records mainly vocals, this thing was light years away from my previous recording method and sounds 10 times better! I’ve heard a million songs recorded on Neve boards and now I can get the same feel with a MacBook Air, Apollo Twin, and my Rode NT1. I am now convinced that UaD is home to musical mad scientists!
C. Button
Neve
Neve pre... The closest plugin I’ve heard to the hardware equivalent. You won’t go far wrong with this plug for THE Neve sound. Top Job.
M. Galant
Vibe, thick, Neve, beautiful
I was skeptical at first, however, I bit the bullet and bought this. I have no regrets! It can be used on almost anything for instant neve vibe, feel and sonic character! Love it love it love it!!!
E. Nazario
Can’t go wrong with Neve
Clean sounding pre and easy to use. Classic Neve sound. What more do I need? Sold...
n. hollo
must have!!!
I've been thinking about it for a long time that i buy because i tought it is only a little saturation plugin but when i tried with my sm7b for my voice it has been miracle happened. also good for drums or bass or any guitar. you know that the little salt for the soop that you can really enjoy the taste
S. Murray
Neve!!
This thing just brings amp sims to life! Adds a ton of weight to guitars.
G. Lesire
Never despise simplicity !
Hello ,
This is one of the easiest plugins to use.
Put it on your audio as an insert or in unison ,
If this one is not the flavour you want for this particular track , then try something else , but this neve preamp is so easy that it only take 20 second to know if that's not where you wanna go... and if it is what you want , than it still did not take more time... to get closer to where you're going !
Cooool....Ain'it ?? Fast and easy , good-sounding... well , go for it !!R. Busch
Färbe dein Mix
Einer der einfachsten und besten Plugins die es gibt. Macht immer was nan erwartet und mehr. :-)
R. Busch
Färbe dein Mix
Einer der einfachsten und besten Plugins die es gibt. Macht immer was nan erwartet und mehr. :-)
R. Busch
Färbe dein Mix
Einer der einfachsten und besten Plugins die es gibt. Macht immer was nan erwartet und mehr. :-)
J. Hickey
Very useful
So useful in spot situations when you need a little extra punch. I use it a lot more than I thought I would. Easy to use
J. Davies
Buy it!
I use this simple great sounding Neve preamp on every track as if I was recording on a Neve desk. Running the Neve with Unison technology is great too, and I print the preamp on recorded tracks. This helps dial in tone making mixing easier and conserving DSP space.
C. Moore
Amazing Sound!
The preamp technology is amazing but this Neve Preamp emulation takes it to another level!
d. young
nifty
A nice thing. Simple, small, one job well done. Who needs more? I do. I need an equally small and simple hi-pass lo-pass filter without all the other EQ stuff. That would be my input workflow in a nutshell. Keep it up guys. Your stuff is exceptional.
K. Smith
Neve Preamp
THE EXTRA HELP YOU NEED ON THE WAY IN, YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED
K. Smith
Neve Preamp
THE EXTRA HELP YOU NEED ON THE WAY IN, YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED
R. Miller II
neve tone
great neve tone and saturation !
D. Hampton
Revamp Neve Preamp! Awesome
I like this one better than the one with the eq, it sounds alot warmer and upfront then the other one. This one with the blue face 1176 is killer on rap vocals. Just grap it and try it out.
