Product Description

• The Iconic Color Of API’s Flagship Analog Console
• With Expanded EQ Now compatible with any soundcard on Mac and PC From Stevie Wonder's Innervisions to Radiohead's In Rainbows
• API desks have shaped hit albums with unmistakable punch
• presence
• and color for over 50 years. In 2013
• Universal Audio released the API Vision Channel Strip plug‑in
• artfully capturing API's flagship analog console. Today
• the updated API Vision Channel Strip Collection gives you more authentic API tone
• now with switchable EQ modules and expertly modeled output section
• plus all the critical recording and mixing functions of API's iconic compression
• gating
• and filter modules. Sculpt with Parametric and New Graphic EQs With a click of the new EQ Type button
• the API Vision Channel Strip Collection lets you choose between the revered 550L 4-band parametric EQ and API's famous 560L series 10-band graphic EQ. The new 560L EQ emulation captures the complex band interactions and musical filter amp distortions of API's coveted hardware
• letting you quickly sweeten and shape guitars
• add aggression to drums
• and push vocals forward with analog punch
• low-end transparency
• and ultra-tight imaging. Instant Magic: The 212L Preamp with Unison Technology The API Vision Channel Strip Collection gets even better with Apollo interfaces
• thanks to Unison mic preamp technology. Unison gives you all the important impedance
• gain stage “sweet spots
• ” and circuit behaviors of API's iconic 212L preamp via bi-directional control and communication between the software and your Apollo's mic preamps. Plus
• you get the same features found in API's flagship Vision Console
• including a Mic/Line switch
• dedicated cut filter
• and ‑6 dB line pad. Shape Dynamics with the 225L Compressor A versatile compressor teaming with character
• the 225L thrives on any instrument
• in any genre — from a single track to an entire mix. Plus
• use selectable “New” and “Old” functions for two delicious brands of compression
• from mild to severe. Get Creative with API Gate/Expander and Filters The ultra-fast 235L Noise Gate/Expander lets you easily shape ambience and attack on individual sources like kick drums or bass synth
• and also clamp down on noisy drum kit rattles and gnarly guitar amp noise. Plus
• the passive
• fully sweepable 215L's Hi and Lo pass filters are perfect for broad stroke EQ sculpting
• letting you expertly craft your source material
• while preserving its original tone. Features Use any audio interface
• with both UAD Native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions included Track and mix through a stunning emulation of API’s flagship analog console channel Sculpt sources with new 560L series 10-band graphic EQ module and beloved 550L parametric EQs Punch up signals through the API 212L preamp with famed 2520 API op-amp and custom API transformers Reshape ambience and create dynamic effects with the 235L Gate/Expander Tame transients and craft bold new textures with API’s legendary 225L compression circuit Mix with artist presets from Joe Chiccarelli
• Neil Dorfsman
• David Isaac
• and more Versions Included with your Purchase UAD Native: Runs on your Mac or PC without any UA hardware Apollo Realtime & UAD-2: Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) Intel
• or Apple silicon processor Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) Free iLok account Compatible with iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) but not required Free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) A supported DAW compatible with VST3
• or AAX plug-in file formats. 

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About the Universal Audio API Vision Channel Strip

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Universal Audio API Vision Channel Strip a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Universal Audio API Vision Channel Strip?

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

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