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Softube Drawmer 1973 Review | Reviewer's Revival

10/31/2017

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Softube Drawmer 1973 [Exciting Reveal] Review

Softube Drawmer 1973 Review
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Since 2003, our favorite Swedish “Rock n’ Roll Scientists” at SOFTUBE have capably established themselves as uncontested experts in the field of analogue-gear modeling. “Drawmer 1973”, and its simplified little brother, “S73”, are yet two more finely crafted examples of Softube’s well-deserved reputation as leaders in their field. This time ‘round, they focused their attention on   Ivor Drawmer ’ s  modern-classic, FET multi-band mastering compressor --the “Drawmer 1973”. You may correctly assume that the resultant product is officially approved by the man himself.
Unlike some of Softube’s other analogue-modelled fare, “Drawmer 1973” is not actually a piece of vintage kit. That said, the “1973” *is a FET design which automatically propels it into the classic, vintage-ish sound category. Drawing from its valve powered predecessor, the “S3” (No puns intended), the “1973” has quickly gained recognition as a superb, mastering-grade, multi-band stereo compressor. Fortunately, it is available at a more affordable price point --this is due in part to a completely new gain-cell design that hasn’t been used on any of Ivor Drawmer’s previous compressors. Sounds spectacular *and* is more affordable!? What’s not to love . . .

I can honestly say, right from the ‘get go’, that this processor is one of the best multi-band compressor plug-ins that I’ve ever used; however, it doesn’t exactly come cheap. At the time of this publication, the MSRP listed on Softube’s web site is a healthy $225 (USD). The good news is that this is $25 less than the year before. Pssst . . . If you’re a keen shopper, Softube does offer good sales every once in a while. *Wink.

Compressors of all sorts are becoming “a dime a dozen” now-a-days; what could capture the average home or small studio engineer’s interest enough to make them willing to invest in yet another plug-in? Stick n’ stay – hang out with yours truly for a few minutes, and let’s find out why the Softube Drawmer 1973 is a worthy consideration.

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Softube Tape Review | Reviewer's Revival

8/3/2017

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Softube Tape (Exciting Deep) Review

Softube Tape Review (2017)
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I remember the first time that I actually sat up and took notice of a so-called “Tape” emulation plug-in. It was way back in the 32 bit days of 2009. VOS (Variety of Sound) had just been awarded KVR Audio’s Plugin-of-the-Year top honors for their “FerricTDS” plug-in. It was (and remains) a delightful freeware offering that certainly did impart tasty tape-like flavor to any audio source. 
Things have progressed quite a lot since those days. Most of us have retired our old x86 Windows XP and Vista machines in favor of newer, more powerful, multi-core 64 bit designs. Many of the well-established plug-in makers have developed impressive Tape emulators and these kinds of accessories have now become a fairly common digital audio commodity.

I enjoy throwing ToneBooster’s “TB_ReelBus” on drum tracks. It sounds great, it’s easy to dial in, and it offers plenty of configuration options. What’s more, it can be had for only €20. Other times you’ll find me smiling with satisfaction at the even better executed tape emulation heard in Slate Digital’s “VTM”. That said, I was more than a little intrigued when I received the official press-release concerning Softube’s “Tape”. If “Tape” exuded the same kind of highly convincing analogue vibe that other Softube treasures do, it must be something to behold – er, listen to, rather. *Grin.
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Softube Tape lists for $99 (USD). I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I’m especially eager to delve into it and find out what everybody’s favorite “Rock-n-Roll Scientists” have come up with this time!

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