The Neve 88 Series large-format analog console, introduced in 2001, is celebrated for its exceptional depth, clarity, and spacious sound character. This classic console has been a staple in renowned recording studios and scoring stages worldwide, such as Skywalker Ranch, Capitol Studios, Abbey Road, and United/Ocean Way, making it a symbol of premium audio quality and engineering.

The Neve 88RS Channel Strip plug-in has been enhanced by UA's engineers to faithfully recreate the original hardware’s unique sonic qualities. By integrating Unison technology exclusively on Apollo preamps, this plug-in captures the precise impedance, gain staging, and circuit behaviors that define the 88RS mic/line preamp. The collection also includes a Legacy version and features presets crafted by influential producers like Jimmy Douglass, Andrew Dawson, Joey Waronker, and Ryan West, offering users a broad palette of professional sounds.

This channel strip plug-in delivers a complete emulation of the Neve 88RS channel circuit, including its transformer-based mic preamp, the distinctive Formant Spectrum EQ, and dynamics sections. Users can control mic preamp gain and impedance directly through the plug-in when used with Apollo interfaces, enhancing workflow and sonic authenticity. The package also includes the legacy 88RS and a 'DSP light' EQ version, making it a comprehensive tool for achieving the clarity and openness associated with this iconic analog design.