Product Description

• Saturation That Sings From the Swedish Masters of Distortion comes your new favourite analog mojo box - in the box. A three-band saturation and width processor with the utmost analog quality for bigger
• more impactful mixes. Softube - the makers of Tape
• Harmonics
• Overstayer M-A-S
• Dirty Tape
• and Saturation Knob - have once again brought their analog modeling expertise to Drawmer's classic hardware to give users the first and only Drawmer 1976 plug-in fully licensed and enthusiastically endorsed by Drawmer. The Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator authentically captures the coveted sound and features of the original with three bands of saturation and width to target frequency areas of percussion
• bass
• synths
• vocals
• and full mixes. Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator imbues warmth
• punch
• excitement
• and 3D immersive qualities to the sound of stereo sources while omitting the broad-brush distortion that single-band saturation can introduce. Easy as one
• three. Drawmer: It's In Our DNA Softube's close partnership with Drawmer goes back over a decade. The Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator joins the popular Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor and the Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor in a series of successful collaborations betweeen Softube and Drawmer. Features A precise model of the classic Drawmer 1976 Stereo Three Band Saturation and Width Processor The authentically captures sound and features of the original hardware Three bands of independent saturation Stereo widening with a convenient Mono Check switch Added features
• such as Low and High cut filters and improves LED metering Console 1-ready 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 an 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 Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator

The Softube Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator represents excellent craftsmanship in the Saturation category.

Why Choose the Softube Drawmer 1976 Three Band Saturator?

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

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