Neve® 1081TM Classic Console EQ
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Get the classic color of Neve’s early-’70s EQ channel module.
The 1081 Classic Console EQ plug-in expertly captures the legendary punch, presence, and sheen that has become synonymous with the “Neve Sound.”
The Neve 1081 Classic Console EQ plug-ins for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces is an exclusive, Neve-licensed emulation of their iconic EQ channel module introduced in 1972.Shape your sources with the only Neve-endorsed 1081 EQ plug-in
Sculpt vocals and acoustic guitars with classic Neve character
Add warmth, sheen, and bite to electric guitars and overheads
Inject punch and presence to single drums or an entire drum bus
“I love the Neve 1081 plug-In. It can be a subtle EQ if you just need to brighten something up a little bit. It can also be a really dirty EQ, if you really have to dig in and try to get some character.”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Charlotte Gainsbourg)
“I'm so happy with the Neve 1081 EQ and 1073 Preamp & EQ plug-ins. They're the closest emulations of the hardware I've heard.”
– Adam Hawkins (Twenty One Pilots, Switchfoot, Keith Urban)Customer Reviews
M. Overman
October 10, 2024
Drums Drums Drums
It seems to have a clarity that other Neve EQs don't have. Maybe less harmonics? Whatever it is...it brings it.
Read MoreS. Saied
August 6, 2024
Color
Such a simple plug-in with a powerful impact on your track. Very easy to dial in the EQ to your desires. I love all the plug-ins from UA.
Read MoreA. Niculescu
March 13, 2024
Loving this
I used it mainly on my drum tracks and mix bus. Adds the right touch for a perfect sound!
Read MoreT. VELLY
February 20, 2024
Immediately liked it on my Drums bus !!
I immediately felt its accuracy in the highs, bringing nice musical EQ brightness on my Drums Bus and adopted it in my Mixing Template…
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Key Features
Exclusively Neve licensed/UA modeled 1081 EQ
Derived from revered 4-band 8048 console EQ
High shelf, parametric high and low mid, low shelf & HP/LP
Adjustable frequency high/low shelf, switchable to bell curve
–20 to +10 dB input gain control
Neve 1081SE ‘DSP-lite’ version yields higher instance count
Original RAF cosmetics & concentric controls
Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Neve 1081 / 1081SE Classic Console EQ
J. Erato
Amazing
Amazing sound and eq
M. Overman
Drums Drums Drums
It seems to have a clarity that other Neve EQs don't have. Maybe less harmonics? Whatever it is...it brings it.
S. Lenka
I Like It.
One Of A Kind With So Beautiful Flavour Sound.
S. Saied
Color
Such a simple plug-in with a powerful impact on your track. Very easy to dial in the EQ to your desires. I love all the plug-ins from UA.
A. Niculescu
Loving this
I used it mainly on my drum tracks and mix bus. Adds the right touch for a perfect sound!
T. VELLY
Immediately liked it on my Drums bus !!
I immediately felt its accuracy in the highs, bringing nice musical EQ brightness on my Drums Bus and adopted it in my Mixing Template…
C. Duru
For The neve sound.
Good quality plugin.
F. Hasan
i thought i didn't need it but changes my mind!
my new favorite eq!
s. donat
new favorite on guitars
love it on guitars for to soften when they are too aggressive, just engage it don't even have to touch the knobs.. Like it on voice too
J. Tillman
That classic Neve sound - with more flexibility!
Great, classic EQ - especially useful when you need more frequency options than the 1073. The higher bands are magical and full of air.
D. Hetzel
New main eq for drums
The 1081 has, in most cases, displaced the API as my previous favorite on drums. It simply sounds great and offers a few additional, very useful setting options. Now a native version and I'm completely happy.
K. Kelley
Very cool!
A sound I've been looking for! Great on my drum bus!
A. Santana
Santana
Beutifull
J. Mateo
I own a real one and this is the closest I can get
Like i said I own a real one of these and this is the only plugin I have used that sound as close as can be. there is a slight difference in the very very top end where you get a little bit of fizz but to be honest it's absolutely amazing. I use my hardware unit only for the 1 or 2 core things I need and everything else can have this because I don't feel like I am at a huge loss of quality
M. Calia
Neve 1081 / 1081SE
Eccellente Neve 1081/1081SE l’ho utilizzo per il VoiceOver
G. Merino
Great plugin, but..
This plugin sounds fantastic, but needs urgent GUI update. It’s a almost impossible to read the parameters. Please UAD listen to your costumers and make resizable or bigger GUI on some plugins. Other companies are taking enormous advantage in this area
E. Peterson
Love that NEVE sound
I got this one to complete my Neve collection and it does not disappoint. I like to track in with the 1084 or 1073 and then use the 81 on the busses for that extra little flavor. Little goes a long way.
s. johnson
Just wow. An essential.
I’m new to the UAD ecosystem and just took advantage of the buy 3 get 3 offer. This was at the top of my list. Demoed on synth pads and staggered by the instant 3 dimensionality that the plug-in gave.
So pleased I took the plunge into UAD and Apollo!T. SHAIRBEENY
The Best EQ to get things to "Cut through"
I really loved how it handle the mids
c. rosario
Amazing
Old school EQ, the way it should be
