Fire The LP8 combines the best of both worlds by leveraging a hybrid approach of convolution and algorithmic techniques. This combination accurately captures the character and nuances of vintage analog filters, ensuring a genuine analog sound while providing the flexibility and efficiency required for modern production environments.

The plugin boasts a powerful resonant filter with selectable 12dB and 24dB per octave slopes, offering precise tonal shaping capabilities. This makes it ideal for crafting distinctive sound elements, enhancing the character and presence of your audio. By emphasizing specific frequencies, the filter creates a richer and more dynamic timbre that captivates listeners. Use the resonance control wisely, especially in conjunction with the HQ oversampling mode, to achieve exceptional sound quality.

The resonant filter excels at producing effects like sweeps and wah-wah, adding movement and modulation to tracks. It’s invaluable for sound design, capable of creating unique textures and atmospheres, and providing a distinct sonic identity to music. Fire The LP8 is perfect for sound designers and producers seeking a classic old-school vibe. In mixing, it helps shape the tonal balance by focusing on specific frequency ranges. It delivers rich resonance and a wide frequency range, making it perfect for crafting the warm, authentic tones associated with vintage analog synthesizers. Whether you're aiming to add subtle analog warmth or create bold, resonant filter effects.

Fire The LP8 includes a vintage-style preamp emulation that adds warmth and depth to your audio, enhancing the analog feel. The innovative ALIVENESS control further elevates realism by altering the traditional behavior of Acustica’s filters. This feature mimics the 'imperfect' qualities of genuine analog hardware, injecting a lifelike, organic quality into your sound. Overall, it's an extremely flexible and creative tool when used thoughtfully.

Fire The LP8 offers a powerful and user-friendly solution for modern music production. Rediscover the charm and character of vintage synthesis with Fire The LP8, and get that sought-after vintage vibe with a single knob twist.

• User-friendly and intuitive interface: Streamlined design for quick and efficient sound shaping.
• Lowpass resonance filter with 12/24 dB per octave slope: Provides versatile options for smooth tonal adjustment and creative filtering.
• High-quality oversampling, up to 64x with perfect phase response: Ensures pristine sound quality and accurate emulation of analog characteristics. HQ modes improve resonance filter quality.
• Listening modes (Δ, LR, M, S): Offers a range of monitoring options for precise audio editing and mixing.
• Low latency and extremely lightweight on CPU: Optimized for efficient performance, making it ideal for complex production workflows.
• Resizable and responsive GUI: Flexible interface that adapts to various screen sizes and user preferences.
• Colored and aggressive preamp for added character and warmth: Delivers rich, analog-style warmth and sonic coloration.
• Aliveness control to emulate the ‘imperfect’ behavior of a genuine analog machine: Introduces a lifelike, organic quality by mimicking the subtle imperfections of vintage hardware.
  

NOTE: The following audio tracks (Synth 1, Synth 2, Bass, and Drums) have been processed respectively by Hardware (in red) and our Fire The LP8 Software (in blue). In each track, parameters such as Resonance (set to Minimum, Medium, and Maximum levels) and filter Cut-off (adjusted gradually) were modified. While the hardware naturally introduces noise, we’ve replicated this in the software version to ensure a more accurate comparison. However, this noise is not a feature of the plugin, which otherwise provides a cleaner output, free of artifacts.

Synth 1 - HW - Min Resonance

Synth 1 - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 1 - HW - Mid Resonance (50%)

Synth 1 - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 1 - HW - Max Resonance

Synth 1 - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 2 - HW - Min Resonance

Synth 2 - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 2 - HW - Mid Resonance (50%)

Synth 2 - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 2 - HW - Max Resonance

Synth 2 - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Bass - HW - Min Resonance

Bass - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Bass - HW - Mid Resonance (50%)

Bass - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Bass - HW - Max Resonance

Bass - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums - HW - Min Resonance

Drums - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums - HW - Mid Resonance (50%)

Drums - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums - HW - Max Resonance

Drums - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 3 - HW - Min Resonance

Synth 3 - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 3 - HW - Mid Resonance (50%)

Synth 3 - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Synth 3 - HW - Max Resonance

Synth 3 - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums 2 - HW - Min Resonance

Drums 2 - SW - Min Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums 2 - HW - Mid Resonance

Drums 2 - SW - Mid Resonance (50%) (with Added Extra Noise)

Drums 2 - HW - Max Resonance

Drums 2 - SW - Max Resonance (with Added Extra Noise)

Click this link to download the audio comparison files.

NOTE: Hardware filters have natural tolerances and variability, especially in 4-pole filters, leading to inconsistent resonance when poles aren't perfectly aligned. Sampled hardware filters reflect this variability. To account for it, we created new audio comparisons (called 'V2', at max resonance) of the four tracks (Synth 1 - Synth 2 - Bass - Drums), focusing on a mid-range resonance point to better match the behavior of the software (Fire the LP8 plugin). We added these new comparison audio tracks, available for download, in the same folders.