UNIVERSAL AUDIO UAD Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collect

Channel strip plug-in - emulation of vintage Helios Type 69 console

• Accurate emulation of Helios Type 69 preamplifier and three-band EQ
• Based on Lustraphone transformers, with Unison™ support
• Character-rich inductive equalization for an authentic rock sound
• Perfect for vocals, guitars and drums with punchy mids and sculpted bass
• Presets from artists and producers such as Jacquire King, Chris Coady, and J.J. Blair

Universal Audio Helios Type 69: the legendary sound of classic rock

Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ is the plug-in that lets you mix with the same energy and musicality as the legendary Helios consoles used in the big studios of the 1960s and 1970s. From Led Zeppelin to Jimi Hendrix, via Bob Marley, Black Sabbath, and the Rolling Stones, the unique sonic character of this machine is imprinted on hundreds of iconic records.

Rich, aggressive analog sound

Precision-molded tube preamplifier

Plug-in faithfully reproduces the Helios Type 69 preamp, including the Lustraphone transformer circuit, which lends warmth, body and presence to your signals.

Three-band equalizer with inductors

Shape your sound with a musical, assertive EQ, famous for its midrange boost and unique low-end filters, ideal for sculpting powerful, balanced mixes.

Professional presets included

Mix ready-to-go thanks to presets from internationally renowned engineers and producers, to quickly achieve professional results on any source.

Total compatibility

The plug-in works in both native and DSP-accelerated modes via Apollo or UAD Accelerators. It is compatible with leading DAWs on macOS and Windows.

Technical Specifications.

• Full channel strip with preamp + three-band EQ
• Based on Helios Type 69 with Lustraphone circuitry
• Unison™ support for Apollo interfaces
• Controls: gain, EQ bass/mid/treble, HPF, output
• Artistic presets included
• Compatible with macOS and Windows (VST, AU, AAX)