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
All track's by Aca Naumovski (2025-10-10)

"I tried the VPRE-73 from Black Rooster Audio, and I’m really impressed. It instantly adds a warm, analog vibe to anything I run through it—vocals, guitars, and drums feel richer and more alive without losing clarity."

5
VPRE-73 by 王 伟 (2025-10-10)

"VPRE-73非常棒。它增加了那种顺滑的复古氛围和温暖感,而不会使声音变得模糊,并且有助于让人声、鼓和吉他很好地融入混音中。对CPU非常友好,听起来很棒,感觉比实际价格要贵得多。完全不需要考虑。"

5
Instant Soul in Every Track by J Wellington (2025-10-10)

"Instant vibe and warmth. Brings vocals and keys to life in seconds. Subtle or bold — it always sounds musical. Absolute keeper."

5
Very good by Edriel Cassiano (2025-10-10)

"great coloring works well on every track"

5
Exquisite Preamp by Forrest White (2025-10-10)

"Smooth top end enhancement for adding classy refinement. This is definitely one to reach for if a subtle sheen is needed. Highly recommended!"

5
Good design by Lewk (2025-10-10)

"Terriffic"

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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."