Apogee Electronics' Symphony ECS Channel Strip puts a vintage-style equalizer, saturation, and compressor, tuned by legendary audio engineer Bob Clearmountain, into the DAWs of producers, engineers, and musicians looking to record high-quality basic tracks and add the finishing touches to their mixing.

By combining all of its processing modules into a single, simple user interface, the plugin allows you to effectively enhance tracks with minimal hassle and maximum results.

The equalization section has three semi-parametric bands and a variable high-pass filter that can be positioned before the equalizer or in front of the sidechain. Threshold and ratio controls are provided to adjust the compressor, which also offers single-knob parallel compression, automatic gain compensation, and a dedicated meter for gain reduction. Saturation is also adjustable, from subtle gain to warm grain, via the drive control.

Equalization

The Channel Strip's equalizer is based on a 1970s hardware equalizer that is simple but powerful, allowing you to adjust the sound with ease. Turn on the high-pass filter before the compressor sidechain for aggressive compression without pumping.

Compressor

With parameters tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain, the compressor offers foolproof gain reduction with just the essential controls. Parallel compression is easy using the included Mix button.

Saturation

Add the finishing touch to your sound with varying levels of saturation, from a subtle, exciting volume boost to full, impactful saturation.

Flexible Workflows with Symphony Desktop

ECS Channel Strip works both on Symphony Desktop's built-in DSP hardware and as a native plug-in in your DAW, opening up a variety of innovative and flexible workflows. Commit to your processing using Print FX mode, or set up DualPath monitoring for zero-latency recording with the ECS Channel Strip.

Main features:

• 3-Band Vintage Style Modeled EQ
• Compressor Tuned by Bob Clearmountain
• Subtle Saturation to Heated Crushing
• Flexible High Pass Filter
• DualPath Versatility
• Works with Symphony Desktop DSP Hardware
• Works as a Native Plug-In
• PrintFX Mode for Recording Effects
• AAX, Audio Units, VST and VST2 formats
• Compatible with macOS and Windows

Apogee Electronics Symphony ECS Specifications: