The 1073 preamp is a legendary piece of audio history, renowned for its warm, harmonically rich tone that has shaped countless hit records. Originally designed by Rupert Neve, this classic British preamp revolutionized studio recording in the 1970s by replacing vacuum tubes with reliable high-efficiency transistors. Its distinct sonic character and musical color quickly made it a favorite among producers, engineers, and artists, securing its place as an essential tool in professional music production.

Arturia brings this iconic preamp into the digital age through their advanced TAE (True Analog Emulation) modeling technology, delivering an authentic recreation of the original's tonal qualities. This software version faithfully captures the analog distortion, smooth tone controls, and dynamic response that define the 1073 sound. Whether used as the start of your virtual signal chain or alongside your hardware preamps, it offers a powerful way to infuse your tracks with classic analog warmth and character directly within your DAW.

Offering a comprehensive feature set, the plugin includes continuous input gain control, multiple output transformer options, and a fully switchable EQ section with high and low shelf filters, midrange bell filter, and high pass filter. It supports various stereo processing modes including stereo link, dual mono, and mid/side encoding, while providing visual feedback with an analog-style VU meter and clipping indicator. Complete with presets inspired by real-world applications, this preamp plugin is designed to enhance your productions with the rich tonal heritage of one of the most celebrated preamps ever created.