Acustica and Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. have joined forces for this exciting project to provide you with one of the finest ‘vintage’ plugin suites ever created. Prepare to be immersed in a world where the timeless charm of classic audio equipment converges with the limitless potential of digital technology.
Celebrated for their extraordinary significance and revered stature within the American music scene, these vintage treasures emulated in Straw plugin suite have unquestionably left an indelible mark. Their pivotal role in the creation of iconic albums has forever shaped the musical landscape. Even today, esteemed artists continue to place their unwavering trust in the enduring legacy of these timeless and iconic pieces of gear.
The Straw plugin suite offers the following components:
- Straw EQ 301: this includes two switchable Class A 3-band equalizers, equipped with Low and High pass filters. It also features exceptional Class A transformer balanced microphone preamps, ensuring superior audio performance.
- Straw EQ 920: this is a comprehensive Graphic equalizer with 11 bands of inductor equalization. It incorporates a high pass filter with six frequencies and 6 dB/octave slope. Additionally, it offers switchable peaking or shelf modes on the highest and lowest bands, along with its pre-amp stage.
- Straw EQ 110: these are Mic pre-amps with Inductor 3-band vintage EQ, along with HP-LP filters.
- Straw Pre: this is a hybrid pre-amp section that encompasses 16 line inputs, 16 mic inputs, and 6 custom pre-amps, providing a total of 38 emulations.
- Straw Comp: it is a FET-based compressor/limiter with its pre-amp stage.
- Straw Channel-strip: this is a comprehensive channel strip that combines the functionalities of Straw EQ 301, Straw Comp, and Straw Pre.
The Straw is the Acustica's interpretation of the renowned sound of the Memphis Magnetic Record-ing Co. and it is the first officially approved plugin suite that faithfully recreates the vintage vibe of this renowned studio.
Acustica Audio is a leading company specializing in analog hardware virtualization. Since the birth of Nebula in the summer of 2005, there has been an active collaboration between for-ward thinking developers, beta testers, audio engineers and equipment samplers from around the world. The research and development has progressed through many stages and employs many innovative processes and technologies as yet unheard of in other products or devices. The compa-ny’s goal is to provide the most authentic reproduction of sampled vintage gear and other high-end hardware devices, using the revolutionary technology Vectorial Volterra Kernels Technology (V.V.K.T.) without the negative artifacts created by the current convolution technology. After many years of fruitful labor, this creative forward thinking group has evolved into a team of experts in knowing what it takes to serve the “best of both worlds” (digital & analog). Acustica... Audio Renaissance
Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. is a purpose built classic recording facility that is housed in an old commercial building from the 1920s in downtown Memphis, TN. Renovated by the legendary, Bob Suffolk of Suffolk Studio Design, we offer a variety of classic and modern recording options. Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. owned and operated by Scott McEwen is quickly becoming one of the new, legendary recording facilities in the world. We seamlessly mix modern work methods, integrating Protools with tons of classic vintage recording equipment in a completely fluid profes-sional work environment. The heart of this amazing studio is it’s 1,325 square foot main tracking room. This acoustically designed room provides options for multiple types of tracking considera-tions. The well appointed and spacious 340 square foot, control room features a historic and rare vintage 24 input recording console, a Protools system, and a host of integrated vintage outboard and tape machines. The mix translation of this room is astonishingly good.