VPRE-73

Vintage preamp emulation

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VPRE-73 Manual

Supported formats

AAX plugin support VST plugin support VST3 plugin support Audio Unit plugin support

Supported platforms (32/64 bit)

Requirements

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (MAC)

  • Intel Core CPU or Apple SIlicon M+ Processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Mac OSX 10.10 or newer (M1/M2 supported)
  • VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host (64bit)
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (WINDOWS)

  • SSE2 compatible processor (Intel Core CPU recommended)
  • 1GB of RAM
  • Windows 7 or newer
  • VST, VST3 or AAX (x64) compatible host
  • Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
 

Overview

The VPRE-73 plug-in is inspired by one of the most classic preamps in recording studio history. While streamlining the original processor, we did our best to bring you an authentic emulation of the discrete preamp circuitry and audio transformers, but also retained the famous high shelf filter band. The VPRE-73 provides you with the low-end magic, the high-end sparkle and just the right amount of THD required to recreate a unique and classic vibe.

Features

Authentic circuit emulation

Our real time SPICE type component based circuit simulation approach allows to authentically capture the sound and feel of the analog counterpart in all nuances. Every crucial part of the circuit, including the input and output audio transformers, the discrete preamp circuit, as well as the HF shelving filter band have been faithfully modeled.

SSE2 optimized code

DSP operations are pipe-lined using the SSE2 instruction set. This ensures highest possible performance operation despite very complex computations.

Auto-adjusted oversampling for maximum audio transparency

Aliasing artifacts are efficiently attenuated using a low latency linear phase Dolph-Chebyshev poly-phase design. The oversampling is auto adjusted to your session‘s sample rate to save valuable CPU power while offering the most transparent sound possible.

HighDPI / Retina support

All our plug-Ins support high pixel density on Mac OSX and Windows to bring you the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI displays. Please refer to your manual to find whether your DAW is HighDPI capable if you‘re working on Windows.

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Customer Reviews

5
Very Happy! by JoshF (2025-10-11)

"Very happy with this plugin, it really does add a lot to my sound, and is used often."

5
Heavy and smooth by YuWat (2025-10-11)

"Easily create sounds with a low center of gravity. Ideal for controlling guitar sounds by inserting it before an amp simulator."

5
A Great 73 Style Preamp by Travis (2025-10-11)

"I have a lot of 1073 style plugins including the official ones and I still really like the VEPRE-73. It makes things sound bigger as soon as it's applied. Very cool."

5
Very nice clarity by Nola (2025-10-11)

"Used on classical guitar that was recorded through an analog 1073 pre amp clone. It helped to clean and add air. Nice tool. Thank you!"

5
VPRE-73: Vintage Color & Crunch! ???? by Vlad (2025-10-11)

"This plugin is an absolute game-changer for adding vintage warmth and aggression to tracks. The VPRE-73 manages to capture the rich, harmonic saturation of classic preamps without sounding thin or digital. I primarily use it on drum busses and bass to inject serious punch and low-end thickness. Just drive the input to taste—it provides a beautifully smooth transition from subtle, gluey warmth to full-on, gritty crunch. It truly excels at giving tracks that unmistakable analog weight and character. Highly recommended if you're chasing that coveted 70s console vibe! 5/5 stars."

5
Default gain plugin on all channels by Eric W. (2025-10-11)

"VPRE-73 is one of my favorite plugins and I use it on most tracks as the default utility plugin for gain, polarity, and high pass. Pairing with a 1073-style EQ plugin gives you the full Neve preamp sound, but often all that is needed is the built-in high pass and/or high shelf filters."

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Industry Reviews

Koen Heldens

Koen Heldens

Producer/Mixer/Engineer Beyoncé, Rihanna, J.Lo, Timbaland mixedbykoenheldens.com

"VPRE-73: Sounds like rich dark chocolate syrup! Brings lushful body to thin sounding vocals."