A-Class Vocal

THE PRESENCE YOU CAN’T MIX WITHOUT

That lush air around a vocal. The silky sheen that makes you lean in. Some studio tricks stick around for a reason.

Born from a custom-modified Dolby-A unit pulled from the studio of a Swedish top songwriter, A-Class Vocal brings the true character of this legendary processor into the modern workflow. Give vocals a gorgeous, open top end no EQ can touch, or let guitars, drums, and synths in on the secret.

Find your presence, then try mixing without it.

MISUSED IN 1966. ICONIC EVER SINCE.

Long before plugins, engineers discovered a beautiful side effect of Dolby-A noise-reduction hardware: used creatively, it could give recordings a luxurious, airy sheen.

It’s not just brighter. By removing the decoding stage of the noise reduction processing, you’re left with a unique blend of tone shaping and dynamics that smooths and lifts the top-end in a way that made the technique an instant favorite on vocal chains.

A-Class Vocal captures that character from a hardware unit sourced from the studio of a Swedish leading songwriter. The classic sound, without the vintage-hardware ritual.

FOLLOW YOUR EARS

Turn up the DRIVE to find the perfect sheen. Use the MIX to tuck it in or push it forward. MOD offers an alternative flavor with additional, rich harmonics, and a glue that can replace a large portion of your vocal chain.

Limited controls, limitless character.

DON’T STOP AT VOCALS

The shimmer of an acoustic guitar. The sheen of overheads. A little extra glow around a synth.

Start with your vocal, then try it wherever the track could use some air, even on your mix bus.

YOU’LL MISS IT WHEN IT’S GONE

Sometimes the best way to appreciate a finishing touch is to take it away.

Dial it in. Hit bypass. Hear what you’ve been missing.