Abbey Road TG12413 Limiter is an authentic plugin emulation of the compressor / limiter from the legendary EMI TG12345 mixing console. The plug-in brings the sound of this rare and sought-after unit to computer-based DAWs and sets a new standard in vintage hardware modelling. It functions as a 2:1 compressor or as a limiter with up to 20dB of limiting and accurately reproduces the behaviour of the original. It can be used on mono, stereo and multi-channel tracks, supporting up to 7.1 surround operation.

Two plug-in modules are included, providing variations on the TG sound: the ‘1969′ module is modelled on the original from the EMI console and the ‘2005′ module is based on Chandler Limited’s hardware reissue of the TG12413, the TG1.

A Bit of History
The EMI TG12345 mixing console was used on many classic recordings such as The Beatles – Abbey Road and Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon. The TG12345 consoles were custom-built for EMI’s studios and were never sold commercially. In December 1967, a specification was drafted to design and build a recording console to replace the tube consoles which had been used at Abbey Road Studios since the 1950’s. The result, the EMI TG12345 Mk1, was the world’s first transistorized multi-channel console. This 24 input, 8 channel console featured an integral compressor / limiter, the TG12413, on every input.

The TG12413 module was originally designed to replicate the functions of outboard units such as the Fairchild 660, which was loved by many EMI engineers, but it ended up with a very special sound of its own.

The TG12345 console was installed in Studio 2 towards the end of 1968 and was used on many legendary recordings, most notably The Beatles’ Abbey Road sessions of 1969.

Abbey Road TG 12413 Limiter Features

• Classic and contemporary modules
• Compressor and limiter modes from the original hardware
• TG-style controls and gain reduction meter
• Mono, stereo and multi-channel operation
• Automation and control surface support
• Available in TDM, RTAS, VST and Audio Unit versions

Abbey Road TG 12413 Limiter System Requirements:

• Pro Tools 6.4 or higher (incl. 7.x and 8.x) or any AU/VST host
• Mac OS X or Windows XP/Vista
• iLok Smart Key and ilok.com account

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Tags: Audio Unit, EMI, limiter, rtas, tdm, TG12345, TG12413, vst

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