Vintage Chains: Germanium Meets Germanium (GENESIS)

AnalogX – Vintage Chains: Germanium Meets Germanium (GENESIS)
Exclusive to Genesis | Modelled at 48kHz | Powered by our High Quality Modelling Tier | Calibrated –18 LUFS with Red Drive at 0 (unity)
Price: £16

Two Legends. One Incredible Chain.

They say lightning doesn’t strike twice — so we struck once, twice. Enter Germanium Meets Geranium, a bold composite of two revered Neve-style preamp modules: first through the lush NV-8028 “Geranium Beauty”, then pushed into the revered NV-2057 “Germanium Classic”. Individually, each preamp is legendary for its richness. Stacked together? They become transcendent.

This chain balances buttery midrange saturation with purity and sheen. It breathes life into the flattest digital tracks in seconds — you’ll feel it in acoustic guitars that bloom, vocals that breathe fire, and drum rooms that pull you in. This is next-level analog synergy, now entirely inside Genesis.

What’s Inside

• Germanium 8028 Beauty → Germanium Classic 2057– Unity Chain – Subtle lift and tonal polish with seamless dynamic smoothness
• Germanium 8028 Beauty → Germanium Classic 2057 – Driven Chain – Increased input gain for tonal grit, harmonic depth, and vintage saturation

Perfectly captured and modelled at 48kHz using our High Quality Modelling Tier, this chain delivers ultra-precise headroom behaviour, harmonic accuracy, and expressive gain staging.

A Brief History

NV-8028 “Germanium Beauty”

Born in England, the 8028 was prized for its translucent timbre and musicality. Its thick, transformer-based tone added extraordinary richness without muddiness, turning ordinary tracks into mix-ready magic.

NV-2057 “Germanium Classic”

A more aggressive cousin in the same family, the 2057 offered vintage crunch, punch, and midrange warmth while retaining pristine clarity. It was a go-to choice for thickening vocals and guitars without losing detail.

Together, they symbolize the duality at the heart of classic console emulation: deep, soulful color paired with vibrant, detailed sheen.

Why It Stands Out

• Stacked Twin-Tone Design – Combines vintage warmth and analog sheen in one intuitive chain
• High Quality Modelling Tier – Delivers sub-sample-level transient and harmonic authenticity
• Perfect for ITB Revival – Revives cold digital tracks with organic motion and “board life”
• Calibrated and Ready – Plug in, set red drive to 0, and use — no tweaks required

Product Features

• Modelled at 48kHz using our High Quality Modelling Tier for precision and ultimate analog accuracy
• Two chain emulations: Unity and Driven
• Calibrated to –18 LUFS with Red Drive at unity (0)
• Format: .gen (Genesis Exclusive)
• Compatible with Genesis v1.02 (Mac & PC)

Near analog… We’ve always said we don’t pretend to be analog — but our users keep telling us otherwise. Time and time again, producers say our emulations do sound like the real thing. Some even tell us to stop being so modest and just own it. So, alright… you got it.
Welcome to the world of truly analog-sounding emulations — inside the box.

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