Year/Date of Issue: 06.2021
Version: 1.1.0
Developer: KIT Plugins
Developer site: kitplugins
Format: VST3, AAX
Bit depth: 64bit
Tablet: Not required
System Requirements: Windows 10+
Description: BB N105 is a channel strip emulation plugin modeled after the legendary Studio A console in Blackbird Studio. Developed by KIT Plugins in collaboration with John McBride and his team, we have created a truly musical plugin that evokes emotions and inspires creativity, like a legendary console for many great artists.
The Neve 8078 console in Studio A in Blackbird is far from ordinary. After John McBride purchased the console for the studio, it underwent an extensive restoration to restore it to its former glory. The console has received a number of modifications from the best minds in the audio industry, making it not only unique, but perhaps the best example of its namesake ever.
We’ve taken a close look at the console’s legendary channel, from factory schematics to learning how top manufacturers and engineers use the console, to better understand what made it so special. Our engineers carefully sampled the channel, taking into account all factors – equalization, saturation, noise, distortion, depth, width and musicality. Our mission was to create a plug-in that truly embodies the sound of Studio A’s recording. To do this, we sampled a channel in a console running through master bus B and captured the samples using John’s favorite A/D converters. We sincerely believe that we were able to convey the sound of the Neve 8078 in all its glory!
