Neve 31102
Neve
The Neve 31102 is a UAD-exclusive software graphic EQ. It has no published technical specifications. It offers fixed-band EQ only. It requires UAD hardware to run. It makes no claim to model any specific Neve hardware circuit.
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dbx 902 De-Esser
dbx
The Lindell Audio 902 De-Esser is a software de-esser. It has no published technical specifications. It belongs to the software de-esser category. That is all that is known.
API 2500
API
The API 2500 Bus Compressor is a UAD Plug-In. That is all the sources confirm. No function, no sound, no interface, no history, no use case is stated. It exists only as a named item in a software category.
API API Vision
API
The API Vision Console Emulation Bundle is a UAD plug-in channel strip made by Universal Audio. It requires UAD hardware to run. It offers no standalone operation, no technical specs in the source material, and no evidence of real-world usage examples. Its value is strictly conditional on existing UAD ownership and desire for API’s sonic signature in digital form.
Avalon Design Avalon VT-747sp
Avalon Design
The Kazrog Avalon VT-747SP is a software plugin classified as an 'Other effects bundle or multi-effect'. No technical specifications are available. Its model name references the Avalon VT-747SP hardware unit. Nothing is stated about its sound, controls, workflow, or real-world use.
RCA BA-6A
RCA
The BA-6A is a software compressor by Antelope Audio. No technical specifications are available. Its controls, behaviour, and sonic role are undocumented. It exists only as a named category and a set of alternate spellings.
SSL Bus Compressor
SSL
The Bus Compressor is a software-only bus compression plugin made by IK Multimedia for the T-Racks series. It is categorised as a software compressor. No technical details, sonic traits, release date, or usage examples appear in the sources. It is not an SSL emulation. It is defined solely by its name, manufacturer, and category.
Tube-Tech CL 1B
Tube-Tech
The Tube-Tech CL 1B MKII is a Universal Audio software compressor plugin. Nothing more is verified.
Chandler Limited Curve Bender
Chandler Limited
The Curve Bender is a software parametric EQ made by Softube. It costs $299 including VAT. It does not claim to be hardware. It does not add dynamics, M/S, or analysis. It does one thing: shape tone with four bands, modelled on Chandler’s approach.
dbx 160
dbx
The Waves dbx 160 is a software compressor plug-in released in 2015. It delivers fast, aggressive compression with minimal setup. It lacks flexibility and colour but excels at tightening drums and bass. It costs $49 on sale. It belongs in the mix bus, not the mastering chain.
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Roland
The Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Plug-In is a software amp simulator released by Roland in January 2025. It models the JC-120’s sound for use inside a DAW. Nothing in the source describes its controls, signal path, tone-shaping options, or how closely it matches the hardware. It offers convenience and consistency — not physicality or unpredictability.
Marshall JMP 2203
Marshall
The Softube Marshall JMP 2203 is a software amp simulator in the Amp Room series. Softube made it. It carries the Marshall JMP 2203 name. It belongs to the Software Amp Simulators category.
Digidesign Pro Tools 24 MIX
Digidesign
The Digidesign Pro Tools|24 Mix + is a discontinued PCI DSP board for Pro Tools|24 systems. It requires Pro Tools 6.4.1 and Mac OS 10.3.8. Installation is difficult. Setup is simple. Once running, it performs reliably and professionally.
Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
Marshall
The Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 is a software amp simulator by Softube. It belongs to the Amp Room series. It has no published technical specifications. It is not hardware. It is not a standalone application. It is a plugin for digital audio workstations that host Amp Room.
Neve V Series
Neve
The Waves V-Series is an effects bundle with no published technical details. It offers no verifiable functionality, no documented use cases, and no basis for evaluation beyond its category label.