Lindell Audio 80 Series

One of the most beloved consoles of all time emulated to the core – the Neve 80 Series

This is the true sound of the most coveted Neve modules

Lindell Audio’s 80 Series is an exacting emulation of the original Neve 1073 and 1084 preamp/EQs, the 2254 limiter/compressor, and 1272 line amplifier module, for your DAW. Each of these modules is drawn from the hand-wired 8028, a truly magical Neve desk on which countless seminal records have been cut in the last 30 years. Think names like Queen, David Bowie, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot and more. The sound of this analog legend is nothing short of extraordinary, and in the Lindell 80 Series, you will find that same full-bodied aggressive power, to help make your records sound as analog as possible.

A classic console with a cult-like following

Dating back to 1969 when it was first brought to the market, the 80 series analog mixing desks attained somewhat of a cult-like status due to their uniqueness and rarity. Known for their breathtaking depth, pristine high end and rich definition, the individual modules that comprise these desks have stood the test of time, and have inspired countless high-end clones. It’s no wonder that institutions like Sound City Studios, Oscilloscope Labs, Electric Lady Studios and Sphere Studios have relied on the sound and features offered by this desk. Lindell 80 Series Channel brings the sound of this desk into the digital domain.

An entire family of Neve processors

On its own, the Neve 1073 is one of the most popular preamp/EQs ever made, capable of staggeringly beautiful high end boosts and shockingly full and useful low end amplification. Add to that  faithful recreation of the even more flexible and precise 1084 EQ, which has legions of its own fans, and you’d already have a plugin that’s worth more than the price of admission. But the 80 series adds on even more, with the 2245 limiter/compressor for smooth and creamy dynamic control, the 1272 line amplifier for full, rich harmonics, and a special Buss mode for all the Neve character without all the bells and whistles.

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To complete their new console offering, Lindell Audio has licensed the patented Tolerance Modeling Technology from Brainworx to provide an authentic analog experience in the digital realm. Mix your songs using 32 distinct channels to replicate the various component tolerances found in the original hardware. Plugin-only features include a Mix knob for the limiter/compressor, variable THD and V Gain and more.

Features

• Smooth optical compression
• Vacuum tubes that deliver warmth, grit, and character
• Organic non-linear gain reduction
• A Knee that affects attack and release times
• Automatic makeup gain
• Two push EQ modes: J and E
• Three-band sidechain EQ
• Total harmonic distortion
• Left-right channel linking/unlinking
• Up to 16x oversampling
• Artist and user preset libraries
• Scalable user interface

Legal Disclaimer: The Lindell 80 Series was developed by Lindell Audio using its own modeling techniques, and one of the products studied was the Neve 1073, 1084/2254 and Neve 1272 (Buss). Neve is a registered trademark of AMS/Neve Inc., which is unaffiliated with Lindell Audio. AMS/Neve have not licensed any intellectual property for use in the Lindell 80 Series, nor have they endorsed or supported the Lindell 80 Series in any manner.

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 14 down to macOS 11
• Intel or Apple Silicon architecture
• AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
• Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
• Memory: 2 GB RAM

PC

• Windows 11 down to Windows 10
• x64-compatible CPU
• AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
• Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
• Memory: 2 GB RAM