Neold U17 [win-osx] | FRESH 2027 |

A soft-clipping stage that precedes the compressor. Density controls the clipping intensity, while Emphasis targets specific frequency ranges for saturation.

While the original hardware had very few controls, the digital version adds modern versatility: NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

A flexible internal or external sidechain with a tilt-style filter to focus compression on specific frequency energy. A soft-clipping stage that precedes the compressor

Uses ECC81 double triodes for both the audio amplifier and sidechain driver. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

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

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