The following article is a condensed version of the user guide. You can learn about more features under the Plugin Interface Overview .
Overview
Paying homage to the classic American two-stage circuit originally manufactured in the 1930's through the 1950's, the CA-70S perfectly encapsulates the huge thick tone that is what many consider to be the quintessential “old tube preamp” sound. Utilizing our component level modeling technology and meticulous refinements with the team at Coil Audio, we were able to bring the sought after sound of old octal tube circuits into the modern world.
Artists Presets
The plugin includes artist presets from Andrew Maury, Bainz, Brandon Paddock, Calin Enache, Chris Coady, Dave Hamelin, Dave Sitek, E. Dan - ID Labs, Jeff Braun, Jim Volentine, Joey Raia, Johnny Morgan, Markojet, Maor Appelbaum Mastering, Nacho Molino, Nathan Salefski, Ryan Schwabe, Taylor Larson. The presets can be accessed through the plugin preset menu.
Global Plugin Features
The top section of every MixWave plugin interface includes a range of global plugin features, detailed in the Mixing Plugin Global Features article . Additionally, it features a preset browser, which is explained in the Plugin Presets and Locations article
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CA-70S
- Line/Mic Switch - Toggles between the Line and Mic amplifiers. Mic has a higher gain resulting in a more saturated sound.
- Phase Reverse Switch - Flips the phase of the incoming signal.
- Input Knob - Sets the input level of the unit with a 4 pad network of -19db, -12db, -6db, or 0db.
- Low Knob - Reacts with the NF (Negative Feedback) knob, boosting or cutting low frequency while moving the low end from front to back in the sound stage.
- NF Knob - Varies the amount of negative feedback present in the circuit. Counter-clockwise (left) brightens and moves the sound forward while raising harmonics and sensitivity. Clockwise (right) increases negative feedback producing a darker tone with a smooth, dampened harmonic structure.
- Output Knob - Sets the output level of the CA-70S.
- Bypass Switch - Engages or disengages the CA-70S unit only. This will not affect the Input/Output volumes or filters. The full plugin can be bypassed or enabled via the plugin toolbar in your DAW.