U17 [win-osx] — Neold

Features heavy custom transformers (iron) throughout the signal path to provide a "thick" and "3D" analog sound. Key Plugin Features

Uses ECC81 double triodes for both the audio amplifier and sidechain driver. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

The original hardware was custom-built by in Hamburg for the post-war NWDR (Northwest German Broadcasting) network. Only a few dozen units were ever produced, primarily used to boost signal-to-noise ratios in AM radio transmissions. It is famously documented in the "Braunbuch" , an anthology of technical descriptions for German broadcasting hardware. Technical Architecture NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

A soft-clipping stage that precedes the compressor. Density controls the clipping intensity, while Emphasis targets specific frequency ranges for saturation. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

Includes a Mix knob for on-board parallel compression and saturation. Specifications & Compatibility