Exclusive to Genesis | Sampled at 96k | Modelled at 48k | Powered by our High Quality Modelling Tier | Calibrated -18 with Red Drive at 0

AnalogX – 5302 Melbourne Console Emulations (GENESIS)

The BBC-Built Console That Found Its Soul in Nashville

Back in the day, the rule was simple: record through a Neve, mix on an SSL. Now, thanks to Genesis and our HQ Modelling Tier, you can load up that exact signal path — without booking a single hour in a studio.

This is the second release in our Nashville Sampling Series, captured in partnership with Purple Mountain Music Studios and engineered by John Neil Martin, a veteran with decades of console time under his belt. From the crisp edge of the 33115 EQs to the deep transformer warmth of the Melbourne mix bus, this is Neve like you’ve never heard it — inside the box.

🎚️ What’s Inside

You’re getting six rich, full-bodied captures from a BBC-born console, carefully sampled and converted to our highest standard:

• 3115 H BOOST – Smooth top-end EQ with transformer shimmer
• 3115 L BOOST – Weighty low-end lift without mud
• 3115 MIC PRE – Warm, driven mic pre at its musical sweet spot
• 5302 MIX BUS UNITY – Transparent stereo path with vintage weight
• 5302 MIX BUS PUSHED – Saturated, bold, and perfect for mixdown final glue

All profiles are delivered in our highest quality modelling — so you can go lightweight or all-out depending on your needs.

🧬 A Brief History

Originally built for the BBC in the early 1980s, the NV 5302 “Melbourne” was a compact, sidecar-style console designed to deliver big-console tone in a smaller frame. It was later restored and modified by Geoff Tanner (yes, the Geoff Tanner), before landing at Purple Mountain Studios in Nashville — now living alongside an SSL 4064 G+, vintage RCA BN2A, and Ampex 600.

Equipped with 33115 EQs, discrete preamps, and a mix bus with serious character, the Melbourne is a rare find — and this is your chance to work with it in the digital domain.

💡 Why It Stands Out

• 🔧 BBC Broadcast Roots – Engineered for clarity, now tuned for musicality
• 🎛️ Classic 33115 EQ & Preamp Sections – Clean tone with analog muscle
• 🎚️ Authentic Mix Bus Pushed Hard or Left Clean – Your choice of flavor
• 🧪 Sampled by a Real Engineer – Not theory — real console curves, captured with precision
• 💾 Genesis Exclusive – Optimised for Genesis format with modelled performance at 48kHz
• 🔊 HQ Modelling Tier – Next-level analog feel, powered by deep neural training
• 🔴 Red Drive Calibration: 0 (Unity) – Set the red knob to noon and you’re golden

Pricing & Format

Price: £20
Format: .gen (Genesis Exclusive)
Availability: Available now via the AnalogX store

🎙️ 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.

🛑 AnalogX Product Disclaimer

AnalogX products are digital emulations inspired by both classic and modern recording devices. Our products are designed to emulate and pay homage to both modern and vintage studio equipment as well as our own DSP creations. We utilize both open-source models and proprietary technology, which is the sole property of AnalogX.

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