Description

PSP BinAmp is a Class A* triode** preamp emulation. The specific preamp’s implementation is based on that of the legendary Binson Echorec 2 delay. The Echorec 2 (in Italian Echorec 2 meaning the second Echorec) was one of a line of famous magnetic drum delays designed and built by Binson Amplificatori Hi-Fi S. p. A. since the 1950s. The Echorec 2 was released in 1960 and is considered by many to be the best-sounding in the line. It had unprecedented quality compared to the tape delays of the era with a warm and musical sound due to the distinctive character of its Class A triode tube design. Although the Echorec 2 was incredible for many reasons the inspiration for PSP BinAmp came from the ingenious design and wonderful sound of its preamplifier. This easy-to-use plug-in provides rich easily controllable saturation that sounds great on everything from drums and vocals to electric pianos synthesizers and drum loops. Added features include high pass filtering and high-frequency rolloff a 20 dB pad with output gain compensation polarity switching at input and output blend control for saturated/unsaturated signals and a unique Variation setting that adjusts the individual behavior of multiple instances of the plug-in across your DAW session. Simple to use and wonderful to hear PSP BinAmp gives your tracks a little (or a lot) of that rich Binson tone.

List:

• * Class A audio path: a circuit in which all components process both the positive and negative voltage swings of the signal. This kind of design results in an asymmetric nonlinearities and a buildup of even-order harmonics in the output signal. Although Class A is not the most efficient means of amplification it is definitely one of the most desirable when the character of the sound is considered a higher priority than transparent gain.
• ** Triode: an amplification vacuum tube (thermionic valve) with three electrodes in the tube. It was the first and simplest amplification component of the tube era.

Applications:

PSP BinAmp can be used on individual tracks or whenever its strong vintage character is required:

• kick snare and other drum tracks
• vocals
• drum loops
• electromechanical keyboards e.g. Rhodes Clavinet…
• electronic keyboards and synthesizers especially digital ones
• reamplified guitar and bass guitar tracks
• …or any other track that would benefit from the added character of the old-school sound!

Features:

• High-quality signal processing algorithms
• Internal quad sampling (up to 192 kHz) for great sound even at low sample rates
• High Pass filter
• Preamp Character control
• High frequency Rolloff control
• Drive level control 20 dB
• Output level control up to 20 dB
• Adjustable Variation between channels and instances of the plug-in
• Input PAD 20 dB for processing high level signals
• Separate input and output Polarization buttons
• Drive or Output level indication
• Parameter filtering for smooth and click-free parameter adjustment
• Support for sample rates up to 384 kHz
• Only 13 samples of latency regardless of sample rate

Requirements: