Golden 58 Tube Pre by Kiive Audio tube preamp plugin interface

Golden 58 Tube Pre: Tube Preamp Plugin by Kiive Audio

Golden 58 Tube Pre is a tube preamp plugin from Kiive Audio, a software version of the Golden58 hardware unit developed with AudioScape Engineering. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Golden 58 Tube Pre brings the Golden58 tube preamp into a plugin format. The hardware original was a limited-edition unit built with six tubes and four NOS transformers, aiming for a big tone reminiscent of late-1950s tube technology. Kiive Audio developed the plugin in collaboration with AudioScape Engineering. It adds an Auto-Gain control for more consistent output levels and Output Trims for finer control over saturation.

Best for

Tube saturation on vocals
Warm bus coloration
Drum room warmth
Adding analog-style drive
Mixing and mastering color

Developer: Kiive Audio
Category: Preamps
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Software version of the limited-edition Golden58 tube preamp
Modeled on a six-tube, four-NOS-transformer hardware design
Auto-Gain control for more consistent output levels
Output Trims for additional control over saturation
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats
Runs on Windows and macOS
64-bit DAW support only

03In depth

Sound and Saturation Character

Kiive Audio describes the plugin as capturing the radiant warmth and saturation of the original hardware. The design draws on a six-tube, four-transformer circuit that the original unit used to build its large, full tone.

The Output Trims give you a way to shape how much saturation the signal picks up at the output stage, so you can dial the drive to suit the source.

Level Control and Workflow

The Auto-Gain control is meant to keep output levels more consistent as you change the drive, which helps when you compare settings or run the preamp on different sources in a session.

Use the Output Trims together with Auto-Gain to set the final character of a track without having to re-balance the mix each time you adjust the saturation.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Kiive Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Preamp
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is Golden 58 Tube Pre available in?

Golden 58 Tube Pre is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does Golden 58 Tube Pre support?

The plugin runs on Windows and macOS. On macOS, OS X 10.7 or higher is required, and 10.14 or higher is recommended. On Windows, Windows 7 and above is supported.

Does Golden 58 Tube Pre support 64-bit hosts?

Yes. The plugin supports 64-bit DAWs only.

What do I need to run Golden 58 Tube Pre?

You need a 64-bit DAW that supports one of the plugin's formats. Minimum requirements are a 1 GHz Intel dual-core processor (or AMD equivalent on Windows) and a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.