Sydney Vintage Console

Description

What is it?

SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE is a LONDON ACOUSTICS’ personal take on a 32-channel console that shaped many of the hit records that dominated the late 70s and early 80s.

SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE can deliver that warm, crisp and lively character of the 70’s sound ITB.
The sum effect of the console is quite distinctive and evident, without altering, in a pejorative sense, the original material. Once you take it away, you miss it – exactly what a proper console should do.
Its EQ, especially the Low Shelf and the High Shelf, is definitely unique and really comes into its own when pushed hard enough.
The distortion effect of the SYDNEY SAT plugin is the icing on the cake for those who want to add a more extreme character
to their tracks – a side effect that was once unwanted but is now more popular than ever.

What makes SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE so special?

It is widely believed that the best level of analogue recording quality was achieved between the mid-70s and mid-80s.
For this reason, as we are very passionate about that sound, we embarked on a journey that began with Osaka Mix EQ, through Taipei Studio Tape, and now continues with the new Sydney console.
Regarding the numerous preamps, both the signal path sampled on passive circuits, for a cleaner, more linear response, and those sampled from the full active circuits, for a response with more character, have proven to be effective and capable of bringing any material back to life.

The Low Shelf and High Shelf are definitely unique, and to our knowledge we haven’t found any other EQs yet that sound like this. They deliver very full-bodied but controlled bass, especially with the addition of the filter, and articulate highs that are always incredibly silky even at high gains.

The standalone saturation/distortion rack allows you to place it before the console, for a vintage kind of effect, or after, for a more contemporary application.

Use it to:

• Give a unique character to your tracks and summing busses with 32 selectable channels.
• Sculpt your sound with a top-tier EQ.
• Gently saturate or distort your material.

SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE features

• Low Shelf +/-10dB nominal gain (around +/-15dB measured), 60/100Hz.
• Semi-Parametric Mid-Low band, continuous, +/- 14dB nominal gain (+/- 15dB measured), 150/200/300/400/600/900/1200/1800/2500/
  3500/5000/7000Hz stepped frequencies.
• High Shelf +/-10dB gain on paper (around +/-15dB measured), 7.5/10kHz.
• High Pass 30/80/150Hz and Low Pass 6/12/16kHz filters.
• 32 selectable vintage solid-state analogue preamp circuits, plus a stereo output amplifier.
• Additional standalone distortion unit plugin.
• IN/OUT VU meters.

SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE is an official third-party plugin in DEW format

What is DEW format?

DEW is a new line of standalone Acqua plugins that includes products created by official third-party developers. It represents a new creative frontier for Acustica Audio — a space where talented professionals can bring their own visions to life while relying on the same groundbreaking technology that defines our core products.
Each DEW release is built upon Acustica’s proprietary VVK Technology and powered by the Hyper Engine, our next-generation architecture designed for exceptional quality, light use, and performance.
This combination ensures that every DEW plugin delivers the unmistakable Acustica sound — authentic, musical, and deeply dynamic.

The Essence of DEW

Although developed by independent creators, DEW products are Acqua plugins in every sense.
They share the same engine, the same advanced sampling process, and the same uncompromising standards that define the Acustica experience.
The difference lies in their origin: DEW gives official third-party developers the freedom to design, shape, and release their own tools within the Acustica ecosystem.
DEW is where innovation meets artistry — a platform that expands the boundaries of creativity while preserving the sonic excellence that has made Acustica Audio a benchmark in the industry.

INSTALL SYDNEY VINTAGE CONSOLE directly from your Aquarius free app
These plugins use a patented technology courtesy of Acustica Audio SRL Nebula ©. For more information after purchase, please read the accompanying manual for installation, settings and usage.

Compatibility

Available in VST3, AU, AAX – 64 bit formats.

Available native working frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz.
Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.
Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS Sonoma (version 14.x).
Intel, AMD, and ARM-compatible.