Apogee Electronics Clearmountain’s 8068
The Iconic Sound of Bob Clearmountain’s Neve 8068 Console
Authentic Analog Character
Experience the legendary sound of Bob Clearmountain's custom Neve 8068 console, meticulously recreated as a plug-in. Clearmountain’s 8068 plug-in delivers the iconic warmth and clarity that defined countless hit records, and brings its unparalleled character directly to your DAW.
Apogee painstakingly modeled every circuit and component of the Bob Clearmountain’s modified Neve 8068 console — the original console! from Power Station in New York City. This is the same board that was used to mix hits for artists such as Kool & the Gang, Sister Sledge, and Chic. This meticulous emulation captures the console's unique nonlinearities and harmonics richness, providing an unrivaled level of authenticity.
Rich, Musical EQ
The Clearmountain's 8068 plug-in features the console's highly musical 3-band equalizer (EQ), offering more EQ points than the classic 1073. Its inherently wide and musical response is perfect for shaping drums, vocals, and Strings. A high-Q mode provides additional precision when needed.
Harmonic Saturation
Unleash a wide spectrum of sonic character with the distinct input modes of Clearmountain's 8068 plugin. Engage Line mode to achieve the classic sound and richness these models are renowned for, adding harmonics and colouration that simply make things sound better. For more aggressive tonal shaping, switch to Mic mode. Unlike conventional analogue use, Mic mode provides an extremely distorted effect in the plugin, adding significant amounts of saturation even at modest settings. Push it further for grit and snarl; at its highest settings of around 80 dB, you can introduce unique artefacts and ducking, lending themselves to a pleasing, almost lo-fi 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 helpful tool that will improve your workflow. It automatically maintains consistent levels when you adjust the mic gain, so changes in volume won't deceive your ears. This allows you to freely explore the full range of saturation and grit offered by the mic mode without having to constantly adjust the output level. You can focus purely on the tonal character you're creating.
