Employs six DS62 germanium crystal diodes for floating gain reduction.
The is a high-end audio compressor plugin that emulates an extremely rare 1954 German analog hardware unit. It was developed by NEOLD and is distributed via Plugin Alliance . The "[WiN-OSX]" tag indicates it is a cross-platform release compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems. Historical Background NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]
The original hardware was custom-built by in Hamburg for the post-war NWDR (Northwest German Broadcasting) network. Only a few dozen units were ever produced, primarily used to boost signal-to-noise ratios in AM radio transmissions. It is famously documented in the "Braunbuch" , an anthology of technical descriptions for German broadcasting hardware. Technical Architecture Employs six DS62 germanium crystal diodes for floating
A proprietary knob that simultaneously adjusts the compression ratio and knee, ranging from transparent to aggressive. The "[WiN-OSX]" tag indicates it is a cross-platform
While the original hardware had very few controls, the digital version adds modern versatility: