Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Access Analog: Mixing and Mastering - Access real, premium analog outboard gear from anywhere in the world, straight from your favorite DAW ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://accessanalog.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Make Indie Rock Sound Like Vinyl: 4 Analog Gear Chains to Try](https://accessanalog.com/how-to-make-indie-rock-sound-like-vinyl-with-real-analog-gear/): If you want indie rock to sound like vinyl, the answer is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It is tone, glue, texture, and depth. The difference between a good indie rock mix and one that sounds like a record pressed on wax comes down to harmonic complexity. This guide will help you get there. - [Mastering with Analog Gear: What You Really Need to Know](https://accessanalog.com/mastering-with-analog-gear-what-you-really-need-to-know/): Every commercial record shares one thing: a sonic polish that feels powerful and effortless. That finish comes from analog mastering. Inside: the four industry-standard units mastering engineers rely on, pro-level chain tips, and how to run your mix through actual hardware from your DAW. - [Limiting with Analog Precision: Bettermaker Limiter 2.0 Explained](https://accessanalog.com/limiting-with-analog-precision-bettermaker-limiter-2-0-explained/): The Bettermaker Limiter 2.0 is built for modern loudness without turning your master into a flat, crunchy pancake. This guide breaks down the key features of the Limiter 2.0, from its sidechain controls to its dual-stage clipping architecture. - [The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Using a Bus Compressor: Everything You Need to Know](https://accessanalog.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-and-using-a-bus-compressor-everything-you-need-to-know/): A bus compressor is the secret weapon for making your mix sound cohesive, polished, and professional. Bus compression is about balance, not brute force. It’s about gentle ratios, smart attack/release, and tasteful gain reduction to bring unity and energy to your mix. - [How is Our Plugin Different?](https://accessanalog.com/how-is-our-plugin-different/): In a world saturated with emulations, digital approximations, and identical plugins offered by various companies, Access Analog has achieved something truly unique and genuinely exciting. - [Aeropitune’s Fortune: Mixed, Mastered, and Powered by Access Analog](https://accessanalog.com/aeropitunes-fortune-mixed-mastered-and-powered-by-access-analog/): Access Analog congratulates Aeropitune, on the release of their latest album, Fortune. The album was mixed and mastered using Access Analog gear. Learn how it was done. - [8 Reasons Why Analog Is Different](https://accessanalog.com/8-reasons-why-analog-is-different/): Analog audio processing holds a unique and irreplaceable place in music production, offering a sonic depth and richness that digital tools struggle to emulate. This blog explores the remarkable properties of analog gear, delving into how currents, components, and physical forces combine to create unparalleled warmth, character, and dimensionality. - [5 Reasons To Use the Manley Massive Passive](https://accessanalog.com/5-reasons-to-use-the-manley-massive-passive/): This blog presents five compelling reasons why the Manley Massive Passive, an iconic stereo EQ, is an essential tool that you should be using.  Plus, you'll learn how Access Analog makes it easier than ever to harness its full potential! - [How to Polish a Loop for Sale](https://accessanalog.com/how-to-polish-a-loop-for-sale/): Hey, music creators! If you’ve ever wondered how to transform a good loop into a professional, cinematic soundscape, you’re in for a treat. - [How to Get the Most Out of the Rupert Neve Designs Portico II](https://accessanalog.com/get-the-most-out-of-the-rupert-neve-designs-portico-ii/): From understanding the different controls and settings to exploring creative ways to use this processor, we'll provide you with all the knowledge you need to take advantage of this fantastic analog device. - [Magic Garden Chain Presets by Ulterior Motives](https://accessanalog.com/magic-garden-chain-presets-by-ulterior-motives/): Check out our new MAGIC GARDEN CHAIN presets collection. Designed for creatives eager to explore a unique analog chain, these presets for drums, bass, vocals, and more are powered by Brian Lucey’s  renowned Magic Garden Mastering Rig. - [Pedal Board Presets By Ulterior Motives](https://accessanalog.com/pedal-board-presets-by-ulterior-motives/): Check out our new PEDAL BOARD presets collection. Created by ULTERIOR MOTIVES, these presets are designed to introduce you to our latest collection of Access Analog pedals! - [Handsome Audio Zulu Presets: Real Vintage Vibe](https://accessanalog.com/handsome-audio-zulu-presets-real-vintage-vibe/): Discover the magic of analog warmth and texture with the Handsome Audio Zulu Passive Analog Tape Simulator through our newly crafted presets from Karl Barnes of Loom Sound Studio. - [Tegeler Magnetismus 2 Presets – Explore A Sonic Playground](https://accessanalog.com/tegeler-magnetismus-2-presets-explore-a-sonic-playground/): Mixing and Mastering Engineer Karl Barnes has created a fantastic collection of presets for the Tegeler Magnetismus 2. Learn how they can help you get started with this versatile analog device! - [Analog Signal Processing in Your DAW](https://accessanalog.com/analog-signal-processing-in-your-daw/): Dive into the world of analog signal processing without breaking the bank! Get all the warmth, character, and analog nuance of real analog gear without the expense or the hassle of gear upkeep. - [Quick Start Guide – Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer](https://accessanalog.com/quick-start-guide-rupert-neve-designs-master-bus-transformer/): Quick Start Guide - Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer. Four quick steps, an overview of the key sections and controls, and a few bonus tips! - [Massive Passive Presets – Something For Everyone!](https://accessanalog.com/massive-passive-presets-something-for-everyone/): Mixing and Mastering Engineer Karl Barnes has created an exciting set of presets for the Massive Passive. Learn how they can help you get started with this beast of an EQ! - [Vintage Gear – Treat Your Mix Right with Access Analog](https://accessanalog.com/vintage-gear-treat-your-mix-right-with-access-analog/): Get access to authentic vintage gear right in your DAW with Access Analog! Check out our latest blog post for more details on how you can enhance your recordings with classic vintage gear! - [Best Analog Compressors for Studio-Quality Vocals](https://accessanalog.com/best-analog-compressors-for-studio-quality-vocals/): From vintage classics to more modern analog devices, many analog compressors are available to meet your specific needs and preferences. Learn more about the best analog compressors for vocals. - [How to Get the Most Out of the SSL Fusion](https://accessanalog.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-ssl-fusion/): In this article, we provide suggestions, tips, and use cases to show you how to get the most out of the SSL Fusion. A great choice for audio professionals! - [Analog Recording Pros – 5 You Should Know](https://accessanalog.com/analog-recording-pros-5-you-should-know/): So, whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring audiophile, join us as we uncover 5 analog recording pros and discover why analog recording is still a vital part of the audio landscape. - [Q&A Session with Joshua Sadlier-Brown](https://accessanalog.com/qa-session-with-joshua-sadlier-brown/): Visit Joshua Sadlier-Brown to check out his work. - [5 Must-Have Vintage Analog Devices](https://accessanalog.com/5-must-have-vintage-analog-devices/): These 5 must-have vintage analog devices are a great place to start. Whether you're recording vocals, guitars, or drums, these are sure to add warmth, depth, richness, and character to your recordings. So why wait? Try Access Analog today and start making music with some of the best vintage gear in the business. - [Analog Saturation in Modern Music Production](https://accessanalog.com/analog-saturation-in-modern-music-production/): In today’s pristine digital audio world, artists, engineers, and producers are often seeking the unique sound of analog saturation for the soft compression, harmonics, and distortion that can provide a variety of benefits. Analog saturation is highly coveted in modern production, often associated with words like "warm," "round," and "sounds like a record."  - [Demystifying Mid/Side Processing](https://accessanalog.com/demystifying-mid-side-processing/): The Beatle’s “Abbey Road” … Led Zeppelin's “IV” …. Queen's “A Night at the Opera” …. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” are undoubtedly some of the greatest multi-platinum albums of all time. They also share a much less known commonality; they all used Mid/Side processing to create some of the most unforgettable sounds and audio imagery. - [Q&A Session with Karl Barnes of Loom Sound Studio](https://accessanalog.com/qa-session-with-karl-barnes-of-loom-sound-studio/): I first heard about Access Analog from browsing Instagram. I was advertised the ability to control analogue equipment from the cloud and thinking it was a scam I clicked on the link for a laugh and was shocked/delighted to discover that we are in fact living in the future and controlling top-notch analogue gear from a plugin is entirely possible?! I still can't grasp if it's robots, elves, or magic.... it just works! - [Getting Started with the GYRAF G24](https://accessanalog.com/getting-started-with-the-gyraf-g24/): In the video below, Maxe Axelsson of Swedish-based Pama Studios covers the basics of using the Gyraf G24 Passive/Aggressive Compressor on drums in the Analog Matrix. The G24 is an entirely new type of stereo compressor – aimed at mixing and mastering functions. Similar to its sister and predecessor, the G23 EQ, it’s for those situations where you have a mix that is already nearly perfectly balanced, but you want to control some part of its dynamic without messing up the overall definition. - [How to Use Reverb on a Dedicated AUX Channel in Your DAW](https://accessanalog.com/how-to-use-reverb-on-a-dedicated-aux-channel-in-your-daw/): The Bricasti M7 is a popular reverb processor known for its high-quality sound and versatile capabilities. This pro tip will show you how to use the Bricasti M7 on a dedicated aux channel in your DAW.  ## Products - [Bettermaker PEQ_core](https://accessanalog.com/product/bettermaker_peq_core/): The Bettermaker PEQ_core takes everything engineers love about classic passive equalization - the smooth, forgiving curves, the musical low-end bloom, the top end that never bites - and packs it into a compact 1U chassis with a 100% analog signal path. Under the hood lives the same circuitry as Bettermaker's acclaimed Stereo Passive Equalizer (SPE), a unit that's earned rack space in serious mastering rooms worldwide. This is passive EQ royalty, direct from Warsaw, and it sounds every bit the part. - [SSL 4000 Stereo Channels (Vintage G-Series 292 EQ)](https://accessanalog.com/product/ssl-4000/): When Solid State Logic rolled the SL 4000 G onto the floor at the 1987 New York AES show, it didn’t just refine the desk that already defined modern records - it added a whole new voice. That voice lives in the “Pink Knob” 292 EQ: SSL’s answer to engineers who wanted the tighter, more polished cousin of the E-Series’ aggressive grit. From Olympic Studios in London to the Record Plant in LA, SL 4000 G channels shaped hits across pop, rock, and hip-hop for a generation. And this is the genuine vintage circuit, a matched stereo pair of the real thing. Not the modern Revival. Not a model. - [Walters Audio T805](https://accessanalog.com/product/walters-t805/): The Walters Audio T805 offers a new twist on a classic obsession: the sound of analog tape. Featuring Walters Audio’s patented Full Spectrum Magnetization™ technology, the T805 recreates the Record Driver and Bias Oscillator circuitry of a 1970s Swiss tape machine to drive a Tape Element™ that can magnetize the entire audio spectrum and an ultrasonic bias signal. This allows it to replicate the AC bias recording process without needing tape or moving parts. In simple terms, you get tape-like tone, compression, and magnetism from a compact, fully analog 500 Series module. - [Binson Echorec P.E. 603-M](https://accessanalog.com/product/binson_echorec/): The Binson Echorec P.E. 603-M is a studio rack-mount magnetic disc echo unit produced in Milan, Italy around 1971. Part of the legendary PE-603 series, widely regarded as the most rugged and advanced machines Binson ever built, the 603-M was specifically designed for professional studio environments. Housed in a heavy-duty metal chassis built to withstand the demands of rack-mounted studio life, this unit was engineered to operate as a send/return effect on a mixing console, accepting a line-level input and delivering a wet-only echo output. Unlike the earlier Echorec 2 models with their gold-and-black Plexiglas stage units, the 603-M was purpose-built for the control room, where engineers could integrate its otherworldly sound into their mixing workflow. - [Chandler Curve Bender](https://accessanalog.com/product/chandler-curve-bender/): Built from the lineage of the legendary EMI TG12345 console EQ, the Curve Bender takes that classic curve-and-color philosophy and expands it into a mastering-grade, mix-bus-ready powerhouse. Designed by Wade Goeke with input from Abbey Road’s Peter Cobbin, it was conceived as a “fully featured” version of the original desk EQ idea. Ready for today’s workflows while keeping the unmistakable TG attitude! - [API 2500+ (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/api-2500p/): The API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor isn’t just another dynamics processor - it’s the Swiss Army knife of bus compression. Whether you’re gluing a drum bus together, adding weight to your mix bus, or sculpting aggressive parallel compression, the API 2500+ delivers the iconic API sound that’s been trusted on platinum records for decades. With its patented THRUST® circuit, you can dial in chest-hitting low end that cuts through any mix without sacrificing clarity. This isn’t subtle. This is the compressor that makes heads turn. - [Looptrotter SA2RATE (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/looptrotter-sa2rate/): The Looptrotter SA2RATE 2 is a dual-channel solid-state saturator that has earned legendary status in studios worldwide. Designed to add low-order harmonics while smoothing your signal, the SA2RATE 2 does something magical: it significantly increases RMS without raising peaks. Translation? Your tracks get louder, punchier, and more present without crushing dynamics or introducing unwanted artifacts. Whether you’re sweetening vocals, beefing up drums, or adding final polish to your mix bus, this Polish-made powerhouse delivers musical saturation that digital plugins simply can’t replicate. - [Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-optofet-2/): The Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET is built for engineers who want precision and personality. On one side, you’ve got a fast, assertive FET compressor for punch, grab, and attitude. On the other, an OPTO compressor for smooth, musical leveling. This is especially killer on vocals and sources that want “finished” without sounding squashed. Each section includes deep control (including parallel blend) so you can go from invisible to unmistakable without losing the vibe. - [Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-optofet-1/): The Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET is built for engineers who want precision and personality. On one side, you’ve got a fast, assertive FET compressor for punch, grab, and attitude. On the other, an OPTO compressor for smooth, musical leveling. This is especially killer on vocals and sources that want “finished” without sounding squashed. Each section includes deep control (including parallel blend) so you can go from invisible to unmistakable without losing the vibe. - [Access Analog Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/aa-subscription/): Enjoy unlimited access to a group of equipment that you choose to fit your budget. - [AudioScape E Compressor (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/audioscape-e-compressor-1/): Whether you’re gluing together drums, adding mix-bus cohesion, or mastering with subtle dynamic control, the AudioScape E Compressor makes your music sound bigger, tighter, and alive. It’s pure analog craftsmanship reborn for a digital-first world, and now available inside Access Analog’s real-gear ecosystem so you can drive it in real time from your DAW. - [AudioScape Buss Compressor (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/audioscape-buss-compressor-2/): The AudioScape Buss Compressor is a meticulously crafted recreation of the iconic British-Console’s center-section Quad Compressor. Revered for its ability to impart a period-correct sonic character, this unit delivers the "glue" effect, making it an essential tool for producers seeking that classic analog warmth and punch in their mixes. - [Bettermaker Limiter 2.0](https://accessanalog.com/product/bettermaker-limiter-2/): The redesigned Bettermaker Limiter 2.0 features an optimized limiting engine with greater control and improved path-to-signal uniformity, capable of up to 20dB of gain reduction. The enhanced sidechain includes a high-pass filter (20-200Hz) and mid-boost options (8dB at either 2kHz or 7kHz) for delicate volume control. - [Universal Audio LA-2A (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/universal-audio-la-2a-2/): Bass, Kick, Snare, Vocals, Guitars...really anything! - [Universal Audio 2-1176 Stereo Limiter](https://accessanalog.com/product/universal-audio-2-1176/): The Universal Audio 2-1176 combines two legendary 1176LN compressors into a single 2U rack unit, delivering the iconic FET-based compression that has shaped countless hit records since 1967. Building on the circuit design of UA's successful 6176 Channel Strip, this dual-channel powerhouse offers uncompromising sound quality with all the same premium components, stereo-matched for exceptional imaging. - [Elysia xmax Stereo Master Bus Compressor](https://accessanalog.com/product/elysia-xmax/): The Elysia xmax represents a breakthrough in analog masterbus processing, combining Class-A circuitry with innovative Mid/Side architecture to deliver unprecedented control over your mix's dynamics and stereo image. This sophisticated processor divides your stereo signal into three distinct bands - Low, Mid, and Side - each governed by independent VCA compressors that work in perfect harmony to provide the ultimate "analog glue" that modern mixes demand. - [WesAudio ngBusComp Analog Bus Compressor](https://accessanalog.com/product/wes-audio-ngbuscomp/): The WesAudio ngBusComp represents the evolution of the legendary stereo bus compressor that has been the cornerstone of professional mixing for over four decades. - [Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-542/): The Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator represents the pinnacle of analog tape emulation, bringing decades of legendary studio magic into the modern 500 Series format. This isn't just another saturation box; it's a carefully engineered recreation of the entire tape recording process, featuring a custom interstage transformer that mimics a record head coupled to a replay amplifier with authentic EQ curves. As you drive the "record head" harder, harmonic saturation increases naturally, while a sophisticated soft-clip circuit gently tames harsh transients at higher levels. - [Telefunken M15 Tape Machine](https://accessanalog.com/product/telefunken-m15/): The Telefunken M15 is one of the most quietly revered master recorders in audio history. Introduced by AEG-Telefunken in 1971, it rides what many engineers consider the high-water mark of tape transport design - what one historian calls the best tape transport the company was to design, and one of the finest tape transports ever made, if not the best. Everyone who's Googled "tape machine" knows the Studer A80; the M15 was Germany's answer to that throne, built so rugged and reliable it earned the nickname "Arbeitspferd der ARD" - the workhorse of West German public broadcasting. Its transport runs slow, but the sound is great. - [Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-master-bus-transformer-2/): The Rupert Neve Designs MBT (Master Bus Transformer) is a versatile and powerful audio processing unit. It is a stereo audio processor designed to provide tonal shaping and dynamics control for mix buses, stems, or individual tracks.  It is designed to sweeten, enhance, drive, widen, and transform audio source material for musical coloration. - [AudioScape XL-305R Stereo Reverb](https://accessanalog.com/product/audioscape-xl305r/): The XL-305R Equally Tempered Stereo Reverb is a modern reinterpretation of a classic, heralded for its unique approach to creating immersive audio experiences. Rooted in the analog legacy of the 1980s XL-305 Spring Reverb, the XL-305R boasts an impressive design featuring 12 meticulously tuned springs. - [Intro Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/intro-credit-bundle/) - [Starter Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/starter-credit-bundle/) - [Silver Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/silver-credit-bundle/) - [Gold Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/gold-credit-bundle/) - [Platinum Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/platinum-credit-bundle/) - [Ultimate Credit Bundle](https://accessanalog.com/product/ultimate-credit-bundle/) - [Tegeler Creme (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/tegeler-creme-2/): The Tegeler Creme combines a passive EQ based on the Pultec principle and a high-end bus compressor in a single device. - [Gift Cards](https://accessanalog.com/product/gift-cards/): The Access Analog gift card is a great way to get your friends and family in on the game. Over $300,000.00 in choice analog gear awaits the recipient of your gift card. - [SSL Fusion (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/ssl-fusion-2/): Stream Real-Time Audio to a Robotically Controlled SSL Fusion Using the Analog Matrix Plugin - [Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Converter](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-mbc/): The Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Converter (MBC) is a top-tier dual-path A-D converter and limiter designed for creating digital signals with exceptional tone, transparency, and power. - [Standard Credit Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/standard-credit-subscription/): Earn up to 30 credits/month at a 33% discount with unlimited accrual and receive unlimited access to the Tegeler Creme and Manley Variable Mu (v4). - [Manley ELOP+ Stereo Limiter Compressor](https://accessanalog.com/product/manley-elop-plus/): The Manley ELOP®+ Stereo Limiter Compressor is a high-performance audio device designed to deliver the iconic classic, all-tube sound Manley Laboratories is renowned for. - [Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-5059-mbc/): Experience unparalleled sonic excellence with the Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite 16 x 2+2 Summing Mixer. Crafted with class-A topologies and custom transformers, this mixer delivers exceptional warmth, clarity, and control to your audio productions. - [Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Diode Bridge Compressor](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-5254/): The Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Diode Bridge Compressor embodies the legacy of Rupert Neve's exceptional audio engineering. Crafted for professionals who demand unparalleled sonic excellence, the compressor offers a blend of classic diode bridge compression with modern enhancements. - [Access Analog Pedal Board (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/pedalboard1/): This pedal board is engineered for professional musicians, sound engineers, and others seeking precise sound control and versatility. This setup features a carefully selected lineup of pedals, each chosen for its unique capabilities and integrated seamlessly with the Analog Matrix Plugin for robotic precision and ease of use (see tabs below for more details).  The entire chain is powered and accessed through the Wolff Audio Pedal Pusher, which provides high quality impedance matching for the entire reamp audio path. - [Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel (#2)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-newton-channel-2/): The Newton Channel from Rupert Neve Designs is a powerhouse of modern audio processing, encapsulating the legendary sonic heritage of Rupert Neve in a sleek and intuitive channel strip. Designed for engineers, producers, and artists who demand nothing but the best, the Newton Channel delivers classic sound with unparalleled versatility. - [Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel (#1)](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-newton-channel-1/): The Newton Channel from Rupert Neve Designs is a powerhouse of modern audio processing, encapsulating the legendary sonic heritage of Rupert Neve in a sleek and intuitive channel strip. Designed for engineers, producers, and artists who demand nothing but the best, the Newton Channel delivers classic sound with unparalleled versatility. - [Handsome Audio Zulu Passive Analog Tape Simulator](https://accessanalog.com/product/handsome-audio-zulu/): The Handsome Audio Zulu is a ground-breaking passive analog tape simulator and buss processor designed to emulate the classic warmth and character of analog tape recording systems. - [Tegeler Magnetismus 2](https://accessanalog.com/product/tegeler-magnetismus-2/): The Tegeler Magnetismus 2 is a good candidate to be Tegeler’s most versatile device: it was first conceived, among other things, for processing transient-rich signals, such as drums, synthesizers, and acoustic guitars. It combines a modern, flexible VCA compressor with a downstream transient shaper. The result is a thick, rich sound, similar to a tape recording, that helps integrate tracks better into the mix. - [Elysia XFilter](https://accessanalog.com/product/elysia-x-filter/): The Elysia XFilter stereo equalizer takes precision and control to the next level with enhanced circuitry, expanded dynamic range, and extended features tailored for audio engineers. - [Pro Credit Subscription Credits](https://accessanalog.com/product/pro-credit-subscription-credits/) - [Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer](https://accessanalog.com/product/rupert-neve-designs-mbt/): The Rupert Neve Designs MBT (Master Bus Transformer) is a versatile and powerful audio processing unit. It is a stereo audio processor designed to provide tonal shaping and dynamics control for mix buses, stems, or individual tracks.  It is designed to sweeten, enhance, drive, widen, and transform audio source material for musical coloration. - [Change Your Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/change-your-subscription/): You can change your subscription by choosing the new subscription to the left.  You will continue to have the benefits of your old subscription until the next renewal date.  At the next renewal date, you will be charged the rate of the new subscription and you will then receive the the benefits of the new subscription.  Your accrued credits will remain and continue to be unaffected.  If you would like to switch immediately, we might be able to help at in the chat at the bottom left.  You can monitor your time bank in your account to see the current and upcoming benefits summarized. - [Magic Garden Pro Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/magic-garden-pro-subscription/): Polish your stems, mixes and masters with this analog chain from Brian Lucey.  Receive 2 hours the first month, 4 hours the second month, and 6 hours per month thereafter. - [Magic Garden Standard Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/magic-garden-standard-subscription/): Polish your stems, mixes and masters with this analog chain from Brian Lucey.  Receive 1 hour the first month, 2 hours the second month, and 3 hours per month thereafter. - [Infrasonic Pro Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/infrasonic-pro-subscription/): Polish your stems, mixes and masters with this analog chain from Infrasonic Sound.  Receive 2 hours the first month, 4 hours the second month, and 6 hours per month thereafter. - [Infrasonic Standard Subscription](https://accessanalog.com/product/infrasonic-standard-subscription/): Polish your stems, mixes and masters with this analog chain from Infrasonic Sound.  Receive 1 hour the first month, 2 hours the second month, and 3 hours per month thereafter. - [Access Analog Unlimited](https://accessanalog.com/product/access-analog-unlimited/): Enjoy 100% free and unlimited access to all equipment in the Access Analog collection, plus one hour per month on the mastering chain of your choice. - [The Audio Engineer](https://accessanalog.com/product/the-audio-engineer/): Pick any ten devices on the Access Analog rack and receive 5 hours the first month, 7 hours the second month, and unlimited time each month thereafter on each device, plus one hour on a mastering chain of your choice. ## Pages - [How it Works](https://accessanalog.com/how-it-works/): A real LA-2A, controlled from your DAW. Your audio runs through the actual hardware — not an emulation. - [Anti-Emulation & Hardware Profiling Policy](https://accessanalog.com/terms-of-service/anti-emulation-hardware-profiling-policy/): Access Analog exists to provide access to real analog hardware — not emulations. The value of our Service depends on the authenticity and irreplaceability of the physical equipment in our facility. This section prohibits any use of the Service intended to capture, model, replicate, or reverse-engineer the sonic characteristics of our equipment for the purpose of creating digital emulations or competing products. - [Refund and Cancellation Policy](https://accessanalog.com/terms-of-service/refund-and-cancellation-policy/): At Access Analog, we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service and unparalleled access to our analog hardware library. Understanding the unique nature of our services, which involve real-time access to analog audio equipment rather than physical product sales, our refund and cancellation policy is designed to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining the integrity of our service model. - [Acceptable Use and EULA Policy](https://accessanalog.com/terms-of-service/acceptable-use-and-eula-policy/): This document combines two related policies into a single reference: the Acceptable Use Policy, which governs how you interact with the Access Analog platform and hardware, and the End User License Agreement (EULA), which governs your installation and use of the Analog Matrix plugin and standalone application. - [Welcome Plugin Boutique](https://accessanalog.com/welcome-plugin-boutique/): Access Analog is a cloud platform that lets you process audio through over $300,000 of real analog outboard gear - not emulations - right from your DAW. - [exclusions](https://accessanalog.com/exclusions/): This is the exclusions page - [Reserve](https://accessanalog.com/reserve/): Control real gear right inside your DAW.No Emulations.Reserve and Stream in Real-Time.Mix and Master Anywhere, Anytime.Full Recall of Your Settings. - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://accessanalog.com/cookie-policy-eu/) - [FAQs](https://accessanalog.com/faqs/): Below are some of the most common FAQs about our service.  If you can’t find what you are looking for please click on our chat widget or email us at support@accessanalog.com.  Please visit our Support Page for detailed videos, the Analog Matrix user manual, equipment guides, and more.  - [Terms and Conditions](https://accessanalog.com/terms-and-conditions/): By signing up to be an Affiliate in the Access Analog Affiliate Program ("Program") you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service"). - [Affiliate Login](https://accessanalog.com/affiliate-home/affiliate-login/): Affiliate Login - [Register](https://accessanalog.com/affiliate-home/affiliate-register/): Want to earn extra cash while helping your friends and followers connect to real analog gear in the cloud? Join the Access Analog Affiliate Program and earn 20% of every new customer's first purchase! Just share your unique affiliate link, and watch the commissions roll in as your referrals experience the magic of analog sound! - [Store Affiliates](https://accessanalog.com/affiliate-home/): Affiliates Dashboard - [Prices](https://accessanalog.com/gear-prices/): Reservation Gear Prices are in US dollars or credits (1 dollar = 1 credit).  On-demand credit usage rate is equivalent to the 60 minute pricing. - [Terms of Service](https://accessanalog.com/terms-of-service/): Welcome to Access Analog. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Access Analog, LLC (“Access Analog,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Colorado limited liability company headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. These Terms govern your access to and use of the Access Analog website (accessanalog.com), the Analog Matrix plugin and standalone application, all associated services, and any content made available through the platform (collectively, the “Service”). - [Rupert Neve MBT Trial](https://accessanalog.com/rupert-neve-mbt-trial/): * We recommend connecting and checking your streaming before making a reservation. - [Subscriptions](https://accessanalog.com/subscriptions/): Then check out our subscription plans! We offer flexible, money-saving plans so you can focus on what matters: your sound. - [Access Analog Blog](https://accessanalog.com/blog/): Load more - [About](https://accessanalog.com/about/): Access Analog gives musicians, producers, and recording engineers real-time access to professional analog outboard gear over a standard internet connection - right from inside a modern workflow. Audio streams from the Analog Matrix across the internet, through real hardware in our racks, and returns to you in real time. - [Partnership Program](https://accessanalog.com/partnership-program/): We are working with select partners across the industry to spread the word.  If you would like to submit a proposal to work together, please out the form below. Please include your social media following size and links to your YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social media accounts. - [Contact](https://accessanalog.com/contact/): We are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and support. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to learn more about our Analog Gear and the Analog Matrix Plugin, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help, and we would love to hear from you. You can contact us by chat, email, or by filling out the form on this page. We will get back to you as soon as possible.  - [Downloads](https://accessanalog.com/downloads/): Download the FREE Analog Matrix plugin and get real-time access to real analog gear from anywhere! - [Support](https://accessanalog.com/support/): Need help? See our user manual, equipment guides, system requirements, FAQs, and more.  Click on any of the tabs below to get the support you need to get the most out of Access Analog. - [Access Analog](https://accessanalog.com/access-analog/): With the Analog Matrix Plugin you can reserve analog gear and stream audio in real-time.  No emulations! Access the same mixing and mastering gear used in pro studios without spending thousands of dollars - compressors, equalizers, limiters, saturators, reverbs, multi-function devices, and more! - [Credits](https://accessanalog.com/credits/): With our easy-to-use credit system, you can reserve gear quickly and easily, without the need for a long-term commitment. - [Home](https://accessanalog.com/): Launch your DAW, open the Analog Matrix, and choose the analog gear you want to use. You’ll instantly connect to real hardware in real time! - [My account](https://accessanalog.com/my-account/): My Account Welcome to your Access Analog Dashboard Dashboard Edit Account Orders Reservations Subscriptions Gift Cards Time Bank Credit Balance - [Checkout](https://accessanalog.com/checkout/): First Name * - [CART](https://accessanalog.com/cart/): January 19, 2025 - [Privacy Policy](https://accessanalog.com/terms-of-service/privacy-policy/): Your trust is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage the information you share with us through Access Analog, encompassing our services, our domain, our blog, and our software (collectively referred to as the “services”). We encourage you to read this thoroughly to make informed decisions about your association with us. ## Channel Types - [Mono](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/channel-type/mono/) - [Stereo](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/channel-type/stereo/) ## Manufacturers - [AMS Neve](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/ams-neve/) - [Antelope Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/antelope-audio/) - [API](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/api/) - [AudioScape](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/audioscape/) - [Avalon Design](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/avalon-design/) - [Bettermaker](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/bettermaker/) - [Binson](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/binson/) - [Black Box Analog](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/black-box-analog/) - [Bricasti Design](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/bricasti-design/) - [Chandler](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/chandler/) - [Elysia](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/elysia/) - [Empirical Labs](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/empirical-labs/) - [Gyraf Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/gyraf-audio/) - [Handsome Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/handsome-audio/) - [Highland Dynamics](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/highland-dynamics/) - [Iron Age Audioworks](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/iron-age-audioworks/) - [Looptrotter](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/looptrotter/) - [Louder Than Liftoff](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/louder-than-liftoff/) - [Lynx](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/lynx/) - [Manley Labs](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/manley-labs/) - [Neve](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/neve/) - [Pultec](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/pultec/) - [Rupert Neve Designs](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/rupert-neve-designs/) - [Solid State Logic](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/solid-state-logic/) - [Tegeler](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/tegeler/) - [Telefunken](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/telefunken/) - [Thermionic Culture](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/thermionic-culture/) - [Tube-Tech](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/tube-tech/) - [Universal Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/universal-audio/) - [Various](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/various/) - [Walters Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/walters-audio/) - [Warm Audio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/warm-audio/) - [WesAudio](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/manufacturer/wesaudio/) ## Processor Types - [Compressor](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/compressor/) - [Equalizer](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/equalizer/) - [Limiter](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/limiter/) - [Multifunction](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/multifunction/) - [Reverb](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/reverb/) - [Saturation](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/saturation/) - [Utility](https://accessanalog.com/reserve-gear/processor-type/utility/) ## Categories - [Analog Sound](https://accessanalog.com/category/analog-sound/) - [Gear Guides](https://accessanalog.com/category/gear-guides/) - [Getting Started](https://accessanalog.com/category/getting-started/) - [Presets](https://accessanalog.com/category/presets/) - [Pro Tips](https://accessanalog.com/category/pro-tips/) - [Q&A Session](https://accessanalog.com/category/qa-session/) - [User Stories](https://accessanalog.com/category/user-stories/) # Access Analog is a cloud-based platform founded in 2017 in Longmont, CO that connects music producers and audio engineers to real, premium analog outboard gear from anywhere in the world. U.S. Patent holder (#10,140,08) for remote analog audio processing via robotics. Process audio through $300,000+ worth of professional hardware directly from your DAW via the free Analog Matrix plugin. Featured in Sound On Sound Magazine. Partnerships with Manley Labs, Rupert Neve Designs, SSL, Universal Audio, and 25+ manufacturers. ## Pages - [Home](https://accessanalog.com/): Subscribe from only $9.99/month! - [Reserve](https://accessanalog.com/reserve/): Control real gear right inside your DAW.No Emulations.Reserve and Stream in Real-Time.Mix and Master Anywhere, Anytime.Full Recall of Your Settings. - [FAQs](https://accessanalog.com/faqs/): Below are some of the most common FAQs about our service. If you can’t find what you are looking for please click on our chat widget or email us at support@accessanalog.com. Please visit our Support Page for detailed videos, the Analog Matrix user manual, equipment guides, and more. - [Subscriptions](https://accessanalog.com/subscriptions/): Subscriptions that give you monthly credits or unlimited access to a broad range of our devices. - [Credits](https://accessanalog.com/credits/): With our easy-to-use credit system, you can reserve gear quickly and easily, without the need for a long-term commitment. - [About](https://accessanalog.com/about/): For more information and to follow current conversations about Access Analog, please visit our social media sites. - [Downloads](https://accessanalog.com/downloads/): Download the FREE Analog Matrix plugin and get real-time access to real analog gear from anywhere! - [Support](https://accessanalog.com/support/): Need help? See our user manual, equipment guides, system requirements, FAQs, and more. Click on any of the tabs below to get the support you need to get the most out of Access Analog.