Rare Vintage Altec Preamp (GENESIS)

AnalogX – Rare 1566a Vintage Altec Preamp
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Tube Broadcast Mojo. Vintage Tube Warmth.
The AnalogX Rare Vintage Altec Preamp delivers the soulful tube saturation of a mid-century broadcast legend—now upgraded to the HQ Series for smooth dynamic behaviour, and true vintage tone.

Inspired by the iconic Altec 1566A, this emulation captures the silky warmth, gentle midrange bloom, and transformer-weighted low-end that made the original preamp a secret weapon for vocals, DI instruments, and broadcast chains. Sampled at 192kHz and shaped with transformer-balanced gain staging, this profile delivers the retro richness of tube tone without ever reaching for a soldering iron.

Vintage Altec 1566A Preamp – Rich, round, and harmonically alive. Ideal for vocals, guitars, acoustic instruments, or anytime you want your track to sound “finished” before the mix even begins.

🧬 A Brief History
The Altec 1566A was one of the first compact microphone preamps to offer true studio-grade fidelity. Designed for broadcast and studio environments, it featured a three-stage tube amplifier with transformer-balanced I/O and an unmistakable sonic imprint. Whether on early rock vocals or orchestral film scores, its smooth top end and bold midrange helped define the sound of a generation. We’ve brought that exact vibe into Genesis.

💡 Why the Rare Vintage Altec Preamp Stands Out

• Broadcast-Grade Saturation – Warm, buttery tone perfect for classic vocal textures
• HQ Performance – Ultra-smooth dynamics and natural transient response, with no ringing or harshness
• Simple & Effective – Drop it on your vocal chain or DI input and instantly hear the glow
• Optimized for Real-Time – No latency, no setup, just classic tone on tap

⚙️ Product Features

• 1 Class A Tube Preamp Profile – Modelled from the original 1566A circuit
• High-Resolution 192kHz Sampling – Captures every nuance and transformer subtlety
• Seamless Genesis Integration – Load instantly, no latency or setup needed
• Designed for Vocals, DI Guitars, Keys & More – Classic warmth, modern clarity

💵 Pricing & Availability
Price: £16
Format: .gen (Genesis exclusive – not available in .nam format)
Availability: Download now

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