This is the Pultec style equalizer! The PE 1C
design marked the birth of Tube-Tech 25 years ago and was created as an
exact replica of the original Pultec. Today, the PE 1C is a vintage
classic still in production and can be found in professional recording
studios all over the world.
The Tube-Tech PE 1C is a passive, tube-based equalizer suitable for
many different sources ranging from bass drums and guitars to vocals.
The equalizer features a Low Frequency section made up of two low shelf
filters which can be combined to attenuate and boost at the same time.
These filters are actually bit apart in frequency even if they are
controlled by the same frequency selector. The High Frequency section
has a peak and shelving filter working in parallel, which provides a
smooth top end while not getting too bright.
The ability to combine the different filters and sections is what
gives the PE 1C its characteristic sound and is something which plays a
crucial part in explaining the classic Pultec sound.
The Tube-Tech PE 1C plug-in by Softube captures every nuance of the
hardware version. It has an extremely analog sound that is evident as
soon as you start using it. Every aspect of this studio standard, 25
years in the making, is now finally available as a plug-in.
In Short
- The Pultec style equalizer!
- Classic Tube-Tech sound, created together with the designers at
Lydkraft/Tube-Tech.
- Each and every component carefully modeled.
- Unique interaction between filters.
- Modeled output transformer.
- Extremely analog behavior of frequencies, phase, distortion, etc.
- CPU friendly.
Controls
Low Frequency Section
Two low shelf filters make up the low frequency
section. One filter is made for boosting and the other for
attenuating, the two can be combined with an effect unique
to this equalizer.
High Frequency Boost
The High Frequency Section is made up of a peak filter for
boosting the signal and a high shelf filter for attenuating. The
PE 1C is known for its smooth top end, it can really help with
opening up a vocal track for example!
High Frequency Attenuation
The High Frequency attenuation works independently of the high
frequency boost controls. Select the desired frequency with
the Atten Sel switch and choose amount of attenuation with
the Atten knob.
Developed together with Tube-Tech
As usual, we have had the help from the bright minds and
sensitive ears of the Tube-Tech crew.
Additional Output Gain
In addition to the classic controls, we added an Output
Gain control.
Videos
Tube-Tech PE 1C Overview
Here's a short overview of the features in the Tube-Tech
PE 1C equalizer.
The Low End Trick
Combine the the EQ sections when equalizing a bass drum and
tune it with the Low End Trick. Here's a video from Tube -Tech
that shows you how to do it.
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