The Cobalt suite from Acustica Audio is the result of collaboration with Luca Martegani, a respected designer of hand-built audio hardware known for exceptional sound quality and value. This collection captures the essence of classic analog gear, with the Cobalt EQ inspired by the renowned Pultec design. It features unique enhancements, including independent frequency control in the bass range and a distinctive high band boost section built exclusively with inductors, delivering a rich and authentic sound. The emulation preserves these characteristics, providing a faithful and highly musical equalizer.

Cobalt also includes a tube compressor that excels in adapting to various dynamic processing needs, offering precise control over threshold, attack, release, and input/output levels. The compressor emulates the behavior of its hardware counterpart with impressive accuracy, thanks to Acustica Audio’s advanced sampling technology. Completing the suite is the Cobalt Preamp section, which offers five different tube preamp models to add warmth and harmonic richness, along with a dynamic equalizer that blends the EQ and compressor into an innovative effect for real-time tonal shaping.

Designed for both macOS and Windows, Cobalt supports VST2, AAX, and AU formats in 32 and 64-bit architectures, ensuring compatibility across most DAWs. The licensing system allows activation on two computers per license and offers a four-week free trial to test all features. Available as an immediate digital download, this suite provides musicians and producers with a powerful toolkit inspired by vintage hardware, delivering authentic analog sound with the flexibility of modern digital processing.