VPRE-73

Vintage preamp emulation

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Supported formats

AAX plugin support VST plugin supprt VST3 plugin supprt 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
by Mehmet Kurtuluş (2025-10-08)

One of the Best Preamp on the Market

"I was searching a pre amp to use on my vocals and the other tracks during mixing. I have tried many others. I did not like it. But this one is excellent. I f you looking a prefect emulation an d great sound. Ypu are in the right place"

5
by Jin (2025-10-08)

Such a excellent Harmonics maker!

"I've always put this plugins at the mixbus to make harmonics and make the song louder naturally. Two thumbs up!"

5
by Gabriel Rodriguez (2025-01-30)

Great coloration and versatility

"This plugin makes any source sound phenomenal . Particularly on vocals and bass for me. The coloration options are fantastic and dial in almost instantly. Highly recommended. "

5
by Giselle Chacon (2025-01-29)

This thing cooks!

"Everything you want in a 73 preamp. Nice and warm but plenty of detail. Don't be afraid to push those controls, because you can't break it- you can only change to a different timeline. Really powerful color, but hard to get wrong."

5
by Benito (2025-10-08)

VPRE-73

"One of the first pre amp plugins I got that made me feel like I have "that sound" in the box"

5
by Anthony Chiarello (2025-01-29)

Essential tool for any mixers toolbox

""Go to" plugin to add analog character for VI's, sampled drums, guitar amp sims, etc. Works wonders on sterile-sounding bass and vocal tracks."

5
by AG (2025-10-08)

VPRE-73

"Great plugin. I mostly use it on vocals to give them some presence in the mix. Highly recommended."

5
by Claudio Gurgel (2025-01-29)

All channel

"This plugin is special. I use it on all channels, it adds energy and clarity to the sound. By far the most important plugin I have"

5
by Javier Cruz (2025-01-29)

THE BEST PREAMP

"The best color plugin for vocals, I love the tone and character"

5
by paesoundspace (2025-01-29)

color all track with 73

"I all way use it first in plugin chain. and all track in project. Its work."

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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."