Pre TridA by Arturia preamp and EQ plugin interface

Pre TridA: Trident A Range Preamp and EQ Plugin by Arturia Free Download

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Pre TridA is an Arturia effects plugin that models the Trident A Range preamp and four-band EQ, adding analog-style tone to tracks inside a DAW.

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01Overview

Pre TridA is a preamp and equalizer plugin from Arturia, built around the Trident A Range channel strip used in a number of well-known studios. Arturia says its TAE analog modeling recreates the EQ and preamp character of the original hardware. The plugin is aimed at producers who want the warm, saturated coloration that classic consoles added to a signal, rather than the cleaner sound of most audio interface preamps.

Best for

Vintage analog coloration
Vocal tone shaping
Drum bus saturation
Stereo mix EQ
Warm guitar tone
Classic console sound

Developer: Arturia
Category: Preamps
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four-band EQ modeled on the Trident A Range channel strip
Switchable frequencies on high, high-mid, low-mid and low bands
Cut or boost of up to 15dB per band on each channel
Left and right channels can be linked for stereo shaping
TAE analog modeling for preamp and EQ character
1-channel and 2-channel plugin versions
Comprehensive set of presets included
Available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats

03In depth

Analog Tone and EQ Character

The core of Pre TridA is a four-band EQ modeled on the Trident A Range. Each band offers switchable frequencies, and the plugin provides separate left and right channels that can be linked for stereo shaping. Arturia describes the EQ as musical and full in tone, and uses its TAE analog modeling to reproduce that character.

Because the preamp stage adds color rather than simply boosting level, Pre TridA suits tracks where you want harmonic warmth and a sense of vintage analog processing, such as vocals, guitars, drums or full mixes.

Versions, Formats and Setup

Pre TridA is available in 1-channel and 2-channel versions and runs as a 64-bit plugin in VST2, AU and AAX formats, as well as a standalone application. It is supported on Windows and macOS.

A trial is available. Arturia's Software Center handles protection for its software, so you will need it installed to authorize and manage the plugin.

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
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Pre TridA?

Pre TridA is an Arturia effects plugin that models the preamp and four-band EQ of the Trident A Range channel strip. It is intended for adding analog-style warmth and EQ shaping to audio tracks.

Which formats and operating systems does Pre TridA support?

Pre TridA runs as a 64-bit plugin in VST2, AU and AAX formats, and also as a standalone application. It supports Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Pre TridA?

Pre TridA needs a compatible 64-bit host that supports one of its formats. On macOS it requires 10.13 or later and runs on Intel or Apple Silicon; on Windows it requires Windows 10 64-bit. Both platforms need 4 GB RAM, a quad-core CPU, 1 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.