Virtual Preamp Collection by Slate Digital preamp plugin interface

Virtual Preamp Collection: Analog-Modeled Preamp Plugin by Slate Digital

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Virtual Preamp Collection is an effects plugin from Slate Digital that models two classic microphone preamps, a British solid-state unit and a German tube unit, to add analog coloration, warmth and saturation to audio.

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01Overview

Virtual Preamp Collection brings two analog-modeled vintage preamps into your DAW. The FG-73 is a British solid-state module with a bold, warm character, while the FG-76 is a German tube module with a thick, colorful tone and saturation that is especially noticeable in the low end. Each module ranges from subtle coloration to full saturation and distortion. The collection was designed for use with the VMS-ONE microphone preamp, but Slate Digital notes it can also be placed after any clean preamp or on any track or mix.

Best for

Vocal coloration
Bass saturation
Kick drum drive
Full mix warmth
Creative distortion
Analog preamp emulation

Developer: Slate Digital
Category: Preamps
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two analog-modeled vintage preamps for tone shaping
FG-73: British discrete solid-state preamp with bold, warm character
FG-76: German tube preamp with thick, colorful tone
Low-end saturation on the FG-76 suited to bass and kick
Ranges from subtle coloration to full saturation and distortion
Designed for VMS-ONE, works after any clean preamp or track
Suitable for vocals, instruments, full mixes and drive effects
Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Two Preamp Characters: FG-73 and FG-76

The FG-73 is modeled on a discrete solid-state British preamp used on many recordings. The developer describes its sound as bold, present and warm, and it works on individual sources as well as full mixes.

The FG-76 is modeled on a vintage German tube preamp. It adds a thick, colorful tone that can make tracks and mixes feel more alive. Its bottom end saturates in a distinctive, musical way, which Slate Digital highlights for bass guitar and kick drum.

Because both modules cover a range from mild coloration to heavy distortion, they can serve as gentle tone shapers or as creative drive effects.

Using the Collection on Vocals, Instruments and Mixes

Virtual Preamp Collection is suited to vocals, instruments, full mixes and creative drive effects. Slate Digital says it was built for tracks recorded through the VMS-ONE Ultra Linear Microphone Preamp, but it also works after any clean-sounding preamp to add extra vibe.

Use the lighter end of either module for subtle coloration, or push the input further when you want saturation or distortion. The FG-76 is the module the developer points to for bass and kick drum.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Slate Digital
Type	Plugin
Category	Preamp
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Virtual Preamp Collection?

It is an effects plugin from Slate Digital containing two analog-modeled vintage preamps: the FG-73, a British solid-state unit, and the FG-76, a German tube unit.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. The plugin is 64-bit, and the AAX format requires a 64-bit host.

What do I need to use Virtual Preamp Collection?

On macOS you need macOS 13 or later, and on Windows Windows 10 or Windows 11, with 4GB RAM on either system. A free iLok license manager account is required to run Slate Digital software.

Do I need the VMS-ONE preamp to use it?

No. The collection was designed for tracks recorded through the VMS-ONE, but according to the developer it works after any clean preamp or on any track or mix.