Abbey Road EMI TG12345 Channel is a channel strip plugin from Waves, modeled on the TG12345 console used on The Beatles' Abbey Road album. It combines EQ, dynamics and a sidechain filter in one effect.
Abbey Road EMI TG12345 Channel recreates the solid-state channel strip that was in use during the making of The Beatles' last-recorded album. Waves built the model in close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, aiming to capture the shift from tube to solid-state consoles. The plugin is designed for producers who want a bright, punchy channel strip with a recognizable studio pedigree for vocals, guitars, drums and full mixes.
The TG12345 is described as having a clean, bright and punchy character with a strong top-end sparkle and aggressive compression. Waves positions the plugin as a bridge between the power of 1960s consoles and the clarity of the 1970s.
The developer says the polished character suits modern rock and EDM tracks, while the hyped clarity and punch are intended for loops and beats. The built-in compressor/limiter is the TG12345's own well-known dynamics stage.
The channel offers three EQ stages and variable routing of dynamics, EQ and presence. This lets you move the compressor before or after the equalizer and shape the response to the source.
The sidechain filter is aimed at bass and frequency-selective compression, so the compressor can react to a chosen band rather than the full signal.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Channel Strip |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
The plugin is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.
It runs on Windows and macOS. The listed Mac requirements cover macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15, and the listed PC requirement is Windows 10 or later.
The developer describes the sidechain filter as excelling for bass and frequency-selective compression.
