Product Description

• Clearmountain’s 8068 Experience the legendary sound of engineer Bob Clearmountain’s custom Neve 8068 console
• meticulously recreated in plugin form. Clearmountain’s 8068 plugin delivers the iconic warmth and clarity that defined countless hit records
• bringing its unparalleled character directly to your DAW. Authentic Analog Character Bob’s Custom 8068 Console Apogee have painstakingly modeled every circuit and component of Bob Clearmountain’s modded Neve 8068 console – THE original console from Power Station in New York City – the very board used to mix hits for artists like Kool & The Gang
• Sister Sledge
• and Chic. This meticulous emulation captures the console's unique non-linearities and harmonic richness
• providing an unrivaled level of authenticity. Rich
• Musical EQ The Clearmountain’s 8068 plugin features the console’s highly musical 3-band EQ
• offering more EQ points than the classic 1073 and an inherently wide and musical response perfect for shaping drums
• vocals
• and strings. A high-Q mode provides additional precision when needed. Harmonic Saturation Versatile Input Modes Unleash a wide spectrum of sonic character with Clearmountain's 8068 plugin's distinct input modes. Engage the Line mode for the classic sound and richness these models are known for
• adding pleasant harmonic content and coloration that simply makes things sound better. For more aggressive tonal shaping
• switch to Mic mode. Unlike conventional analog use
• in the plugin
• Mic mode provides a distinctly extreme effect
• adding distortion and significant amounts of saturation
• even at modest settings. Push it further for grit and snarl
• and at its highest settings around 80dB
• you can even introduce unique artifacts
• ducking
• and other characteristics that lend themselves to a pleasing
• almost lofi
• style and aesthetic. This allows you to sculpt everything from subtle warmth to powerful
• harmonically rich textures. Intelligent Auto Gain Take advantage of the intelligent Auto Gain feature
• a truly helpful tool for your workflow. It automatically keeps levels consistent when you drive the Mic gain
• ensuring your ears aren't deceived by changes in volume. This means you can freely explore the full range of saturation and grit offered by the plugin's Mic mode without constantly adjusting the output level
• allowing you to focus purely on the tonal character you're creating. Features Faithful recreation of Bob Clearmountain’s custom Neve 8068 console Meticulously modeled from the original Power Station NYC board Rich
• musical 3-band EQ with high-Q mode for added precision Versatile Line and Mic input modes for tonal flexibility Mic mode delivers extreme saturation
• distortion
• and analog-style artifacts Intelligent Auto Gain maintains consistent levels while adjusting Mic gain Captures unique non-linearities and harmonic warmth of the original hardware System Requirements Plugin formats: VST
• VST3
• AAX macOS 10.14.6 and higher (including Silicon compatibility) Windows 10 and higher All major DAWs are supported Pace iLok account required Greg Wells “Bob’s 8068 plugin is like a big hug
• and does the indescribable Neve thing. I’ve spent a lot of time on 80 series consoles and this EQ sounds like the holy grail real deal. The “auto” feature is brilliant for experimenting with driving sonics while not changing the overall mix balance.” Will Borza “Like its hardware counterpart
• this plugin sounds great no matter how you turn the knobs.  It’s intuitive
• musical
• and instantly evokes that 'classic record' vibe we all know and love.” Ross Hogarth “Wow
• this plugin is simple and elegant. Sounds very and accurate. It took 5 seconds for me to say to myself
• it’s a Neve and it’s working just as expected ! The GUI is simple and elegant too.” Please Note:  Clearmountain’s 8068 is used as an example. An iLok account is required to complete the installation. If you do not already have an account
• you can create one here. 1. Navigate to https: //shop.apogeedigital.com/redeem/start or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account 2. Enter your Email address and iLok User ID > Click Validate Account (If you do not have an iLok account
• click Create one now) 3. Enter your redemption code found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click Validate Code > 4. Check I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy > Click REDEEM 5. Choose a password > Click Set Password 6. Click Download 7. Enter your account details > Click Login 8. Click either Windows Download or macOS Download to download the installer for your OS 9. Click Download 10. Double-click installer > Follow the on-screen instructions to install 11. Open the plugin in your DAW Your plugin is now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!

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About the Apogee Clearmountain’s 8068

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Apogee Clearmountain’s 8068 a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Apogee Clearmountain’s 8068?

• •Authentic Apogee craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Apogee's respected Channel Strip lineup

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