Product Detail
The Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection delivers the punchy, fat analog tone heard on hundreds of iconic albums from legends like Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix. Add a classic channel to your studio. Whether it was at Olympic in London, Musicland in Munich, or the Rolling Stones' mobile studio, Helios Type 69 consoles recorded artists like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and AC/DC with a distinct attitude and punch. It comes in two versions: UAD Native runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware (AAX, AU, VST3), and Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD - 2 hardware (AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3). UA engineers dug deep into two original Type 69 'golden units' to faithfully emulate their unique character, bringing your vocals, guitars, drums, and bass to life. The plug - in offers the original hardware's three - band EQ, emulating rich saturation behaviors for ultra - musical sound even at extreme settings. With four uniquely voiced low - frequency boost filters, it provides a solid bass foundation like on classic rock, pop, and reggae records. You can also clean up overheads and room mics using the 50 Hz low - cut mode. UA's Unison technology allows you to track in real - time 'through' the Helios Type 69 plug - in with your Apollo, getting the vintage hardware's exact circuit behaviors. Features include getting the authentic analog sound, adding attitude to synths and guitars, exploring bass with unique filters, real - time recording through a vintage preamp, and compatibility with any audio interface.
Using the Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection is a breeze. First, choose the version that suits your setup - the UAD Native if you want to run it on your Mac or PC without UA hardware, or the Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 if you have Apollo interfaces or UAD - 2 hardware. When using it for your tracks, start by adjusting the three - band EQ to add that classic Helios flavor. You can play around with the low - frequency boost filters to get that thick bass sound. If you're recording vocals, guitars, drums, or bass, the emulated character of the original units will bring out the best in your sounds. When using it with Apollo, take advantage of the Unison technology to record in real - time 'through' the plug - in. Just connect your Apollo and start tracking. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure the best performance. And always make sure your computer or hardware meets the system requirements. Also, if you're using it with other audio interfaces, double - check for compatibility. Have fun creating amazing music with this collection!
