PSP BinAmp
class A triode preamplifier!
PSP BinAmp is a Class A triode* preamp emulation. The specific preamp's implementation is based on that of the legendary Binson Echorec 2 delay.
The Echorec 2 (in Italian, Echorec 2º meaning “the second Echorec”) was one of a line of famous magnetic drum delays designed and built by Binson Amplificatori Hi-Fi S. p. A. since the 1950s. The Echorec 2 was released in 1960, and is considered by many to be the best-sounding in the line. It had unprecedented quality compared to the tape delays of the era, with a warm and musical sound due to the distinctive character of its Class A triode tube design.
Although the Echorec 2 was incredible for many reasons, the inspiration for PSP BinAmp came from the ingenious design and wonderful sound of its preamplifier. This easy-to-use plug-in provides rich, easily controllable saturation that sounds great on everything from drums and vocals to electric pianos, synthesizers, and drum loops.
Added features include high pass filtering and high-frequency rolloff, a –20 dB pad with output gain compensation, polarity switching at input and output, blend control for saturated/unsaturated signals, and a unique Variation setting that adjusts the individual behavior of multiple instances of the plug-in across your DAW session.
Simple to use and wonderful to hear, PSP BinAmp gives your tracks a little (or a lot) of that rich Binson tone.
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Wow - PSP BinAmp sounds lovely. The most 'analogue sounding' distortion I've heard in a plug-in!
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A very unique, organic and usable (and useful) saturation plugin! A distortion you can hear without it getting in the way of the mix. Very rich in texture and the adjustments were very well designed.
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Beautiful vintage vibe, adjustable saturation from mild to wild and a very useful filter section - PSP BinAmp is now an essential part of my mixing toolset.
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PSP's new BinAmp could also be called the Great Button, because everything I use it on is improved greatly. It's found an instant home in my mixes.
High-quality signal processing algorithms
Internal quad sampling (up to 192 kHz) for great sound even at low sample rates
High Pass filter
Preamp Character control
High frequency Rolloff control
Drive level control ±20 dB
Output level control up to ±20 dB
Adjustable Variation between channels and instances of the plug-in
Input PAD –20 dB for processing high level signals
Separate input and output Polarization buttons
Drive or Output level indication
Parameter filtering for smooth and click-free parameter adjustment
Support for sample rates up to 384 kHz
Only 13 samples of latency, regardless of sample rate
* Class A audio path: a circuit in which all components process both the positive and negative voltage swings of the signal. This kind of design results in an asymmetric nonlinearities and a buildup of even-order harmonics in the output signal. Although Class A is not the most efficient means of amplification, it is definitely one of the most desirable when the character of the sound is considered a higher priority than transparent gain.
** Triode: an amplification vacuum tube (thermionic valve) with three electrodes in the tube. It was the first and simplest amplification component of the tube era.
The trademarks "Binson" and "Echorec" are the property of their respective owners. They are mentioned in this document solely for informative purposes.
PSP BinAmp can be used on individual tracks or whenever its strong vintage character is required:
kick, snare and other drum tracks
vocals
drum loops
electromechanical keyboards e.g. Rhodes, Clavinet...
electronic keyboards and synthesizers – especially digital ones
reamplified guitar and bass guitar tracks
...or any other track that would benefit from the added character of the old-school sound!
Main plug-in development: Piotr Dmuchowski
Algorithms: Piotr Dmuchowski and Mateusz Woźniak
Graphics: Mateusz Woźniak
Platform: Adam Taborowski
Installer: Piotr Dmuchowski
Product Manager: Antoni Ożyński
Documentation: Mateusz Woźniak, Mike Metlay
In order to run PSP BinAmp in 30-day trial mode or activate it, you need an iLok user ID which you can create for free at www.ilok.com, and you need to install the free iLok License Manager application but you don't need any hardware dongle.
You can activate the license in 3 separate locations, each of which can be either a computer or an iLok dongle (2nd generation or above). You can move these licenses at any time using PACE's iLok License Manager software.
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