Gainlab Audio Wizard B-STOCK Promo

Gainlab Audio B-Stock Summer Sale

This product is part of the official Gainlab Audio B-Stock Summer Sale. It is a unit that has been used for demonstrations and testing, so it may show slight signs of use on the panels, chassis, or rack ears.

The unit is in perfect working order, comes with new tubes and has been calibrated, and is covered by a 3-year Gainlab Audio warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s general terms and conditions.

An excellent opportunity to purchase Gainlab Audio at a special price, provided you accept any cosmetic imperfections . Limited availability.

Stereo Tube Saturator (B-Stock)

• Professional stereo tube saturator for tracking, mix bus, and mastering
• Fully adjustable tube saturation via Input and Output controls
• Built-in 3-band preset equalizer to shape the character of the saturation
• Built-in high-pass filter for greater tonal control
• Bias control to adjust the harmonic character and response of the saturation
• Feed control for precisely adjusting the clean signal component
• Vari-u dynamic control inspired by the operation of tube compressors
• Precision meter for monitoring the output level
• Dedicated distortion/saturation level indicator
• Dedicated indicator for dynamic control

Gainlab Audio Wizard GLA-TS1: Tube Saturation for the Modern Studio

The Gainlab Audio Wizard GLA-TS1 is a stereo tube saturator designed to bring warmth, depth, and analog harmonic character to modern audio productions. Designed to integrate into professional studios, project studios, and DAW-based setups, it allows you to process individual tracks, buses, and the master, offering in-depth control over the saturation behavior. The Wizard’s design also draws on the experience Gainlab Audio has gained with the Tube Boost circuit in its devices. The goal of the GLA-TS1 is to expand on this concept through fully adjustable tube saturation, adaptable to both subtle adjustments and more pronounced sound processing.

Saturation Control on the Gainlab Audio GLA-TS1

Input, Output, and Feed Controls for Adjusting the Tube Character

The Input and Output controls allow you to set the level of saturation based on the source material and the desired result. In this way, the Wizard can be used to add a subtle coloration or to achieve a more pronounced harmonic effect. The Feed control offers an additional level of adjustment: by using the clean signal taken from the input, it allows you to reduce the clean component present in the output signal and thus define the perceived amount of saturation with greater precision.

Bias Control for Shaping Tube Saturation

As a tube-based device, the Gainlab Audio Wizard features a Bias control that allows you to shape the tonal character of the saturation. This control lets you modify the circuit’s harmonic behavior and response, offering additional creative possibilities in achieving the desired tone.

Integrated Equalizer and Tonal Control of the Wizard

The GLA-TS1 features a preset three-band equalizer paired with a high-pass filter. This section allows you to shape the content that interacts with the saturation and modify its tonal character. The combination of tube saturation, equalization, and Bias allows you to adapt the Wizard to different sources and applications, adjusting not only the amount of harmonic distortion but also its sonic character.

Vari-u Dynamic Control for Mixing and Mastering

Dynamics management inspired by tube compressors

The Vari-u control also allows you to influence the dynamic aspect of the saturation. Its operating principle is derived from that of tube compressors and adds an additional level of control to the signal response. A dedicated meter provides visual feedback on the dynamic processing, making it easier to assess the circuit’s behavior during adjustments.

Precise metering for saturation, level, and dynamics

The Gainlab Audio Wizard GLA-TS1 features dedicated display systems for monitoring the processing. Precision meters allow you to monitor the output level, while dedicated indicators show the amount of saturation and dynamic intervention. This visual feedback lets you combine listening with immediate control over key operating parameters—a feature particularly useful during mixing and mastering.

Gainlab Audio Wizard on tracks, buses, and mastering

The GLA-TS1’s flexibility allows you to use tube saturation at different stages of production. On a single track, it can add harmonic color and character to vocals, guitars, drums, synthesizers, and other sources. On groups and mix buses, it can be used to impart greater cohesion and an analog warmth to the material, while in mastering, the saturation, EQ, and dynamics controls allow for more precise adjustments to the entire mix.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Professional stereo tube saturator
• Model: GLA-TS1 Wizard Stereo Tube Saturator
• Saturation: tube-based, fully adjustable
• Main controls: Input and Output
• Feed control for managing the clean signal component
• Bias control for adjusting the character of the saturation
• Built-in 3-band preset equalizer
• Built-in high-pass filter
• Vari-u dynamic control inspired by tube compressors
• Precision meter for output level
• Distortion/Saturation Level Indicator
• Dedicated dynamic processing indicator
• Applications: individual tracks, buses, mixes, and mastering