DarkPre

DarkPre — Vintage Preamp Modeler

Over 50 classic preamp models in one focused plugin — every iconic console, tube unit, and outboard mic pre you’ve ever wanted on your tracks. From British consoles and German broadcast units to American tube preamps and modern boutique pieces.

Featured models include:

• British: Neve 1073, 1084, 1081, 1272, SSL 4000E/G/9000J, Focusrite ISA 110, Trident A-Range, Helios Type 69, AMS Neve 88RS
• American: UA 610, Avalon VT-737, Manley Voxbox, Summit TPA-200, API 312/512, Chandler Germanium, Millennia HV-3, Great River MP-2NV
• German: Telefunken V76, TAB V72, SPL Goldmike
• Boutique & Specialty: Shadow Hills GAMA, BAE 1073MP, Warm Audio TB12, Sony C-800G Pre, Grace m101, and many more

Each model is calibrated with:

• Authentic harmonic profile (H2/H3 ratios, asymmetric or symmetric clipping)
• Transformer low-frequency saturation and high-frequency rolloff per model
• Model-specific EQ curve baked into the signal path
• Output impedance behavior

Tone shaping:

• Drive / Pre-gain with H2-dominant tanh polynomial saturation engine
• Parallel mix architecture with phase-aligned dry capture in the oversampled domain
• Built-in sidechain-style parametric EQ band (Bell / Low Shelf / High Shelf / Low Cut / High Cut)
• 21-mode output transformer section categorized as Vintage Warm/Fat, Clean/Mastering, and Modern Hybrid
• VU-calibrated input/output metering