Sand 3 reproduces the sonic behavior of a number of high-end British consoles that dominated the pop and pock scenes from the 1980s onwards. Audio engineers around the world swear by these consoles’ forward, slightly “aggressive” sound and logical layout.
Sand 3 EQ consists of 3 switchable 4-band parametric equalizers as well as 3 additional sets of high and low pass filters.
Model A is derived from a modern British console EQ.
Model B is based on another highly sought-after module from the same Oxfordshire manufacturer.
The Model C is derived from a truly remarkable desk that was originally designed for music production, but has since found its way into broadcast and post-production studios as well. It has been used on countless R&B, classical and pop recordings.
This is the first “homebrewed” EQ included in the Sand 3 package. It is based on a British console first released in 1979; today it is considered a “classic” that changed mixing forever.
Based on the 3+E model, the plug-in features a switchable 4-band parametric equalizer, additional high and low pass filters and a preamp section.
This is the second of 2 “homebrewed” EQ models available from Sand; This model is derived from a famous console released in 1993. The plug-in consists of a switchable 4-band parametric equalizer with a preamp section and additional high and low pass filters.
Sand 3 Comp is inspired by three high-end British hardware units. Nothing helps glue your parts together like this excellent bus compressor; in fact, this module will probably become your new favorite mix bus compressor.
The sound of preamps in a console is an integral part of what creates the sonic fingerprint of a particular model, so when we sample any desk we try to include individually sampled preamps. This allows you to use them sequentially in your projects – thus replicating the layout and unique sound of the original hardware – or use them in any other way you choose, taking advantage of the individual response of the selected channels.
