⬇ CHANNEV by Analog Obsession

CHANNEV is a free channel strip that genuinely has a character I really like—enough that I’d reach for it before plenty of expensive commercial options. The mic gain/trim/pad and even the tape drive are more about harmonics than level, so you can dial in vibe without constantly re-gain-staging.

Pros

+Excellent sound and character for a free plugin
+Mic pre controls add harmonics without changing output level
+Useful, simple de-esser and musical EQ
+Includes compressor, limiter, tape saturation, and external sidechain support

Cons

-No manual, so some controls (like soft/bell behavior) require experimenting
-Limiter can get aggressive quickly if you push the threshold too far

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⬇ CHANNEV by Analog Obsession

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Highlights

+Excellent sound and character for a free plugin
+Mic pre controls add harmonics without changing output level
+Useful, simple de-esser and musical EQ

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