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UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M mkII 1.0.8

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UnFairchild 670M mkII is a Vari-Mu compressor plugin from MIXLAND and UnderTone Audio, developed with Eric Valentine, recreating the coveted hardware unit with added Output Level, Wet/Dry Mix, and THD controls for rich mix bus and vocal compression.

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UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M mkII 1.0.8 Overview

UnFairchild 670M mkII is a Vari-Mu compressor plugin developed by MIXLAND in collaboration with acclaimed producer and engineer Eric Valentine, recreating the coveted UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M mkII hardware unit — itself a modernized, smoother take on the legendary (and famously expensive) original Fairchild compressor. The plugin was the developer's first release, and the team spent more than six months testing, measuring, listening, and refining the emulation before considering it ready, aiming to capture not just the technical response of the hardware but its distinctive "vibe and character." What sets this plugin apart from many hardware emulations is that its controls mirror the original unit almost exactly, rather than being simplified or reinterpreted for software. UnderTone Audio added only a handful of new additions on top of the hardware-matching layout: an Output Level control, a Wet/Dry Mix control for parallel compression, and an Overall THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) control that lets users dial the amount of UnFairchild-style harmonic character up or down.

Key Features

Faithful Vari-Mu Compressor Emulation Recreates the UnFairchild 670M mkII hardware's Vari-Mu compression circuit, capturing its smooth, musical gain reduction character. Hardware-Matching Control Layout Every core control from the physical hardware is reproduced in the plugin, keeping the workflow familiar to owners of the original unit. Output Level Control An added Output Level control, not on the original hardware, gives direct control over final output gain. Wet/Dry Mix Control Allows parallel compression directly within the plugin. Overall THD Control Lets users increase or decrease UnFairchild-style harmonic distortion character. Mix Bus and Vocal Focus Marketed as a "Mix Maker" for mix bus glue/width and easier vocal balancing. Independent and Mid-Side Modes Supports both Independent channel and M-S processing. Universal 2 Binary Support Native Intel and Apple Silicon support.

Extensions Details

Release Date2024-09-06
File Size220.9 MB
Version1.0.8
DeveloperUnderTone Audio
PublisherUnderTone Audio
LanguagesEnglish
LicenseFree

System Requirements

Minimum
OSmacOS
ProcessorApple Silicon
GPUIntegrated
Recommended
OSmacOS
ProcessorApple Silicon
GPUIntegrated

How to Use UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M mkII 1.0.8

Set Input and Threshold, referencing the VU-style metering. Choose Independent or M-S mode. Adjust Overall THD for harmonic character. Blend with Wet/Dry Mix for parallel compression. Set Output Level to balance final gain. Apply to mix bus for glue/width or vocals for easier balance. Use BYP to compare bypassed vs. processed signal.

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