U17 [win-osx]: Neold

Employs six DS62 germanium crystal diodes for floating gain reduction.

A soft-clipping stage that precedes the compressor. Density controls the clipping intensity, while Emphasis targets specific frequency ranges for saturation. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

Includes a Mix knob for on-board parallel compression and saturation. Specifications & Compatibility Employs six DS62 germanium crystal diodes for floating

A flexible internal or external sidechain with a tilt-style filter to focus compression on specific frequency energy. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

The U17 is known for its unique hybrid circuit design that combines vintage and early solid-state technologies:

While the original hardware had very few controls, the digital version adds modern versatility:

Features heavy custom transformers (iron) throughout the signal path to provide a "thick" and "3D" analog sound. Key Plugin Features