Product Description

• Vintage sound
• modern combo. A powerful and musical modern plug-in channel strip with the unique vintage sound of Chandler Limited®
• the Zener-Bender combines the crisp and colourful character of the Curve Bender Mastering Equalizer with the big
• punchy Zener Limiter to bring class
• history
• and most crucially of all
• a phenomenal sonic impact. Component-modelled with Softube’s customary care and experience
• these units together can take charge of any mix. A Powerful Channel Strip Two vintage-sounding units
• full of heritage and trusted by some of the world's top engineers
• combined into a focused channel strip workflow. The Big and Punchy Zener Limiter A versatile and powerful compressor/limiter with punch and power to match its tasteful distortion. The Crisp and Colorful Curve Bender An extremely musical and characterful mastering equalizer. Can be subtle or drastic
• but always makes things sound better. An Imperial Family Tree Tracing the heritage of the Chandler Limited® Zener-Bender is like discovering an imperial family tree. Its roots are in EMI consoles
• used at Abbey Road from the 60s onwards to record some of the most seminal albums of all time
• by the likes of Pink Floyd and The Beatles. And right up to the present day Curve Bender and Zener Limiter are being used in both hardware and plug-in form by top producers and engineers across records by world- artists such as Beyoncé
• Lady Gaga
• The White Stripes
• Foo Fighters
• Taylor Swift
• and more. The influence of the Chandler sound cannot be overstated. It shapes the world it rules. What's included? Zener-Bender The native plug-in version of the Zener-Bender
• apart from combining the heritage
• colour
• and character of the Zener Limiter and the Curve Bender in one impactful channel strip
• is special for its plug-in-only features. Digital audio and software flexibility allow us to offer External Sidechain input
• Mid/Side Processing
• and Channel Linking. Clean up your low end in the center of your soundstage while gently calming your cymbals out wide. Bring a vocal to the front
• even at the mastering stage
• without damaging the tracks supporting it. You’re in charge of just about everything. Zener Limiter The TG12413 Zener Limiter was conceived by Chandler Limited® designer Wade Goeke
• to continue the tradition of EMI Limiters started in 1954 with the RS114 tube limiter and the 1968 RS168 Zener Limiter. The Zener Limiters were also part of the 1969 TG12345 console channel and the 1974 TG12413. It's a powerful
• punchy-sounding dynamics workhorse
• which brings character without being difficult. It's a favorite of top mix engineers like Tony Maserati and Joe Chiccarelli
• as much for its versatility as for the mojo it brings. Curve Bender Mastering Equalizer The Chandler Limited® Curve Bender mastering equalizer is based on desk circuits from the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London
• used to create albums of genuinely legendary status
• such as Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd
• and Abbey Road by The Beatles. The Curve Bender has more bands (four
• compared to the original console’s two)
• more fixed filter points (a huge fifty-one
• up from just nine
• chosen and designed in the image of the original circuits by Chandler Limited® founder
• Wade Goeke)
• more Q and gain options
• and added low and high pass filters
• making the unit a mastering powerhouse without sacrificing the exquisite analogue sound-flavour which made it a leader. Zener-Bender For Console 1 Softube's hybrid hardware/software mixing system
• Console 1
• also benefits from the wonderfully unique vintage sound of the Zener-Bender
• with its own bespoke version of the channel strip included with the native version
• or available on its own. Console 1 is a highly intuitive hardware control system for Softube's fantastic-sounding software mixing tools – especially complete channel strips – and with every new strip Softube release
• the flexibility and freedom grow. The Zener-Bender
• in particular
• opens up new sonic ground to Console 1 users
• with its classic yet wonderfully modern tonal quality. Features Zener Limiter and Curve Bender combined in one channel strip The historic EMI/Abbey Road sound from the late 60s realized by Chandler Limited®’s hardware and reimagined for a modern studio context Expertly modelled by Softube Includes four plug-ins: Zener-Bender
• Zener Limiter
• Curve Bender and Zener-Bender for Console 1 Units used on modern classic records by Beyoncé
• The White Stripes
• and Lady Gaga Plug-in exclusive features: External Sidechain
• M/S Processing
• Channel Linking Zener-Bender Console 1-ready: the individual plug-ins can be used within the Console 1 mixing ecosystem. System Requirements macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13 Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Windows 11 Softube account iLok account Computer with AU
• VST3
• and/or AAX-compatible DAW host software Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses) Supported CPU Families  Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively.  Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support. Other Intel processors (Celeron
• Pentium
• and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions.  Supported Host Software (DAW)   Any 64-bit VST
• VST3
• or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However
• due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Ableton Live
• Studio One
• and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However
• the manufacturer cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.     Softube strongly recommend using VST3
• as some of their plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1
• 88.2
• 176.4
• and 192 kHz
• in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See Legacy Installers. Important Note: Make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​ Important Note: Spring Reverb is used as the example Installation Video <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bY_0kx5bzw" width="560"></iframe> Note: Before starting the installation
• you are required to create a FREE iLok user ID and install the iLok License Manager. Please take a look at this Help Centre Guide for more information. Registration 1. Click 'DOWNLOAD' in your Plugin Boutique Account. This will direct you to the Softube login page. 2. Enter your details > tick the Privacy Policy box > click 'Sign up' to create an account. (If you already have a Softube account
• please log in and skip to step 5). 3. Go to your email account > find the Softube registration email > click 'ACTIVATE MY ACCOUNT'. (Your account has now been successfully created) 4. Go back to www.softube.com (you should now be logged in) > click 'MY ACCOUNT'. 5. Click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 6. Enter the License Code (referred to as serial number on our site) found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 7. Click 'GO FOR IT!'. Your product is now registered. Mac 1. On the My Products page
• click 'MAC' > you will be directed to the Mac Installation page.  2. Click 'HERE (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central PKG file > click 'Continue'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'Continue'. 5. Click 'Agree'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Enter your password > click 'Install Software'. 8. Click 'Close'. 9. Open Softube Central > click 'INSTALL' to install all the necessary iLok licensing components. (This may take a few minutes) 10. Sign in to your Softube account. 11. Your product will now be displayed in Softube Central. Please note: if it says 'DISCONNECTED' at the top of the window
• please go to the settings and click 'RESTART'
• close Softube Central and then open it again. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW. Windows 1. On the My Products page
• click 'WINDOWS' > you will be directed to the Windows Installation page.  2. Click 'here' (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central download > click 'Yes'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 5. Softube Central will now open > click 'Install' to download the necessary iLok licensing components. 6. Please wait for the iLok licensing components to download. (This may take up to 5 minutes). 7. Click 'Yes' > the Softube Installer Helper Setup will now run. 8. Click 'Next >'. 9. Read through the License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 10. Click 'Next >'. 11. Choose the VST file path (we recommend the default location) > click 'Install'. 12. Click 'Finish'. 13. Softube Central has now been successfully installed > click 'START'. 14. Sign in to your Softube account. 15. Click 'INSTALL'. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.

Additional Information

About the Softube Chandler Limited® Zener-Bender

The Softube Chandler Limited® Zener-Bender represents excellent craftsmanship in the Channel Strip category.

Why Choose the Softube Chandler Limited® Zener-Bender?

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

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