Pre 1973 by Arturia preamp effect plugin interface

Pre 1973: Analog-Modeled Preamp Plugin by Arturia

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Pre 1973 is an Arturia preamp effect plugin that recreates the sound of the Neve 1073 using TAE analog modeling. It offers a 3-band EQ and input gain control and is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

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01Overview

Pre 1973 brings the character of a classic console preamp into a digital session. Arturia built it around its TAE modeling technology to reproduce the harmonic coloration and tone controls of a vintage preamp. Arturia says the plugin is meant to be placed on a track as an insert effect, where it adds saturation and tonal shaping that can sit alongside an audio interface's own preamps.

Best for

Drum saturation
Vocal coloration
Warm mix insert
Vintage 70s tone
Stereo bus color

Developer: Arturia
Category: Preamps
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

TAE analog modeling of a classic 1073-style preamp
3-band equalizer with low, mid and high controls
Plus or minus 18 dB EQ range per band
Input gain control for harmonic saturation
Comprehensive set of presets included
1 and 2 channel plugin versions
Available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats

03In depth

Sound, Controls and Workflow

The plugin has a 3-band equalizer with low, mid and high controls of plus or minus 18 dB. The low band balances bass content, the mid band adds presence or cuts muddiness, and the high band adds shine or reduces harshness.

Input gain sets how much signal passes through the modeled circuitry. Lower settings add a flattering brilliance, while pushing the input harder introduces harmonic distortion. Arturia notes that the plugin also ships with a comprehensive set of presets to get started quickly.

Who Pre 1973 Is For

Pre 1973 suits producers who want a warm, saturated tone on individual tracks, especially drums and vocals, without building a signal chain from scratch. Arturia positions it as a way to evoke the sound of 1970s and 1980s records.

The plugin is available in mono and stereo (1 and 2 channel) versions, so it can be used on single sources as well as stereo buses.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Pre 1973?

Pre 1973 is an Arturia preamp effect plugin that models the sound of a classic Neve 1073-style preamp using TAE analog modeling. It adds harmonic coloration and offers a 3-band EQ and input gain control.

What formats and operating systems does Pre 1973 support?

Pre 1973 is listed in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as 64-bit software.

What do I need to use Pre 1973?

Pre 1973 works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit and NKS hosts, with NKS support limited to 64-bit DAWs. On macOS it requires Mac OS 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz or Apple Silicon, 1 GB free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On Windows it requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core 3.4 GHz CPU, 1 GB free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.