MORG HE1-69EQ

The MORG HE1-69EQ Preamp captures the aggressive, musical character and distinct negative-charge drive of an iconic vintage console channel. Sourced directly from fully serviced, hand-picked units currently in active commercial studio service, this plugin models two distinct physical hardware modules without artificial smoothing. Featuring the authentic stepped 11-position mic preamp gain control, an interactive dual-function low band, an 8-frequency selectable midrange, and fixed 10 kHz high shelf, it delivers characterful harmonic coloration and punchy tone shaping across individual tracks and stereo busses.

Features

• Dual Hardware Module Captures: Switch between two distinct physical units (#1 and #2) or use PAIR mode to assign Module #1 to the left channel and Module #2 to the right for true analog stereo spread.
• Authentic Preamp Gain Modeling: Features the original stepped mic-preamp dial (-10 dB to -60 dB in 5 dB steps) with period-accurate counter-clockwise gain staging.
• Dual-Function Low Band: True-to-hardware switch that alternates between selectable low boost frequencies (100, 200, 300, 400 Hz) and a 50 Hz stepped cut filter (-3 to -15 dB).
• 8-Position Mid EQ: Inductor-style midrange with dedicated Boost/Cut switch and selectable frequencies at 700 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.4 kHz, 2 kHz, 2.8 kHz, 3.5 kHz, 4.5 kHz, and 6 kHz.
• Fixed 10 kHz High Band: Smooth high-frequency shelving with toggleable stepped (2 dB steps) or continuous (FREE) mode.
• DRIVE & High-Saturation Modes: Independent DRIVE control adjusts harmonic density without jumping in volume, paired with a dedicated SAT switch modeling the hardware pushed into heavy distortion.
• CPU Efficiency Modes: Toggle between Full computing quality and a lightweight Lite mode to conserve CPU across high track counts.