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[H2] TUBE-TECH
PRODUCTS OUR USERS

[H2] Gear for Life
• Ultimate vacuum tube processors for recording studios.
• Pure tube based audio path and simple, no nonsense circuit design.
• Only the highest quality components are used.
• Not complicated to use and never sounds bad.
• Always easy to hear the action, solo and in your mix.
• TUBE-TECH clearly improves sound quality of your source material.

[H2] A CLASSIC BRAND
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Electronics designer John G. Petersen shipped the first PE1A program EQ’s in 1985.
John was inspired by the principles behind fine classic tube-based processors, such as Pultec and Teletronic.  Since then, and throughout the intervening years, John has created a wide range of TUBE-TECH units, now considered classics in their own right.
TUBE-TECH gear has played, and continues to play, a very important role in thousands of recordings worldwide.  So many well-known global hits have been either been recorded with, and/or performed on, TUBE-TECH units that we have literally lost count.
Read the TUBE-TECH history
TUBE-TECH represents the pinnacle of audio production and musical sound shaping. The “Blue Gear” continues its decades-long leadership, impervious to trends, technology, and competition.

[H2] TUBE-TECH DESIGN
“Simply put, tubes sound pleasant to the ear. They treat signals with respect. But perhaps more profoundly they place serious constraints on how much circuitry you can build into a unit.
With solid-state design, an engineer is free to ad circuitry with very little penalty, which can start you down the road of “fixing” perceived faults in the design with even more circuitry.
Unfortunately, the end result is usually something that sounds worse than if the original circuit had been improved from the start.
As a result, I have to design very simple circuits.
There’s no “patch” I can use to fix a circuit’s faults. It has to stand by itself.”
John Petersen, Mix Magazine, 2012

[H2] USERS

Richard FurchCL-1B Compressor
[H4] A ‘Blanket of Awesome’ on Vocals
Sought-after audio engineer Richard Furch, who has mixed numerous Grammy Award-winning songs and albums for artist such as Prince, OutKast, Chaka Khan, Boyz II Men and countless others, always relies on his CL 1B.
Al SchmittSMC-2B Multiband Comp
[H4] It Is Always On!
“I use the SMC 2B on everything. I use it on specific instruments and sometimes strapped across the two-track bus with just a tiny bit all the way across. I use it more for the sound, because it just sounds so good and adds warmth.”
MuseLCA 2B / SMC 2B
[H4] Touring the World in Blue
Two LCA 2B compressors handle bass and guitars and an SMC 2B sits in the mix bus, making the high end more pleasing especially over the length of the show. The mid just tickles, a half dB here and there.

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[H2] NEWS

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

“I use a lot of the TUBE-TECH equipment, but I use the SMC 2B on everything. That’s my favorite, although I love all their gear.”

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

This is the full story about the recording of Danish Soul/Blues Singer, Guitar player, Songwriter Mike Andersen’s 2014 album “HOME”.

LCA 2B / NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Two LCA2B compressors are handling bass and guitars and furthermore, a SMC2B has recently been added to the setup for Muse’s 2nd Law World Tour.

MORE NEWS

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

“I use a lot of the TUBE-TECH equipment, but I use the SMC 2B on everything. That’s my favorite, although I love all their gear."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

This is the full story about the recording of Danish Soul/Blues Singer, Guitar player, Songwriter Mike Andersen's 2014 album "HOME".

LCA 2B / NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Two LCA2B compressors are handling bass and guitars and furthermore, a SMC2B has recently been added to the setup for Muse's 2nd Law World Tour.

NEWS / RM SERIES / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

Søren Balsner, producer, bass player and composer, found a neat little trick to give your mix a real tube-ish treat.

CL 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

"I run my softsynths through TUBE-TECH. And then I record them. This works better for me than analog synths, and I have perfect control of the sound."

CL 1B / NEWS / SMC 2B / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

For master compression and vocal compression, TUBE-TECH makes a big difference in the all-digital X-Factor production environment.

NEWS / RM SERIES / SMC 2B / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

Hip Hop, Urban, Rap and Dance Producer Engineer and Composer reveals some of his advanced production tricks for Keyboards and Drums.

NEWS / RM SERIES / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

"The tracks needed very little or no treatment at all in the mix. Especially the guitar tracks was very easy to fit into the mix. The RM modules really make a difference."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

"I'm blown away by the CM1A compressor, its response is amazing, I never thought a Tube compressor could react like this!"

LCA 2B / ME 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / RM SERIES / USERS

We are proud to be part of the Daptone Records signature sound, since they rely heavily on TUBE-TECH equipment for their work.

CL 1B / ME 1B / NEWS / PE 1C

PE1C, ME1B and CL1B. These three Classic TUBE-TECH units in combination give you a very powerfull tool for tailoring sound both when recording and mixing.

NEWS / PE 1C / TIPS & TRICKS

Learn how to use the PE 1C equalizer to fatten up your kick sound.

LCA 2B / NEWS / TIPS & TRICKS

Here's a quick tip on applying parallel compression to a snare drum for some snappy and punchy results.

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

Talented Danish saxophone player Hans Ulrik has recorded a very nice Christmas CD. The production is recorded exclusively with TUBE.TECH preamps.

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

"The SMC2B improved sound in many ways, always adding more substance and musicality to the mix."

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Ronnie Scotts, World famous London Jazz Club, has installed a SMC2B for their live sound system.

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Our SMC 2B Multiband Opto Compressor on tour with DJ Pretty Lights with Band and Orchestra.

LCA 2B / MEC 1A / NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

"If you were to say that something sounds like Tube-Tech, it must be this album, because here Tube-Tech delivers the clarity and warmth, most people are looking for."

NEWS

At the 2012 Audio Days event in Paris TUBE-TECH was part of two cool seminars run by Fab Dupont.

CL 1B / NEWS / TIPS & TRICKS

Hear why so many artists love the CL 1B and won't perform without it! CL1B has truly become an industry standard.

CL 1B / NEWS / USERS

"II brought the Rolls Royce on the road! I put it in a shock-mount rack, and now I’m having fun just listening to my bass every night.”

LCA 2B / NEWS / USERS

Swedish drummer and studio engineer, Anders Köllerfors, wrote a tune inspired by our meeting with him. It's called: TUBE-TECH in the House!

NEWS / SMC 2B / SSA 2B / USERS

After listening to the SSA2B in the studio, James Towler decided that this improvement of sound quality should also be there for Steve Winwood's live tour.

CL 1B / ME 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / SMC 2B / USERS

"Tube Tech has been a main stay in my audio gear diet for over 22 years. Whether I am working with Deep Purple to Backstreet Boys it's is always my first choice."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

In this interview John Garrison talks about how it has affected his workflow and the quality of his recording to use the TUBE-TECH RM series.

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

“I use a lot of the TUBE-TECH equipment, but I use the SMC 2B on everything. That’s my favorite, although I love all their gear."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

This is the full story about the recording of Danish Soul/Blues Singer, Guitar player, Songwriter Mike Andersen's 2014 album "HOME".

LCA 2B / NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Two LCA2B compressors are handling bass and guitars and furthermore, a SMC2B has recently been added to the setup for Muse's 2nd Law World Tour.

NEWS / RM SERIES / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

Søren Balsner, producer, bass player and composer, found a neat little trick to give your mix a real tube-ish treat.

CL 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

"I run my softsynths through TUBE-TECH. And then I record them. This works better for me than analog synths, and I have perfect control of the sound."

CL 1B / NEWS / SMC 2B / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

For master compression and vocal compression, TUBE-TECH makes a big difference in the all-digital X-Factor production environment.

NEWS / RM SERIES / SMC 2B / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

Hip Hop, Urban, Rap and Dance Producer Engineer and Composer reveals some of his advanced production tricks for Keyboards and Drums.

NEWS / RM SERIES / TIPS & TRICKS / USERS

"The tracks needed very little or no treatment at all in the mix. Especially the guitar tracks was very easy to fit into the mix. The RM modules really make a difference."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

"I'm blown away by the CM1A compressor, its response is amazing, I never thought a Tube compressor could react like this!"

LCA 2B / ME 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / RM SERIES / USERS

We are proud to be part of the Daptone Records signature sound, since they rely heavily on TUBE-TECH equipment for their work.

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

Talented Danish saxophone player Hans Ulrik has recorded a very nice Christmas CD. The production is recorded exclusively with TUBE.TECH preamps.

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

"The SMC2B improved sound in many ways, always adding more substance and musicality to the mix."

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Ronnie Scotts, World famous London Jazz Club, has installed a SMC2B for their live sound system.

NEWS / SMC 2B / USERS

Our SMC 2B Multiband Opto Compressor on tour with DJ Pretty Lights with Band and Orchestra.

LCA 2B / MEC 1A / NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

"If you were to say that something sounds like Tube-Tech, it must be this album, because here Tube-Tech delivers the clarity and warmth, most people are looking for."

CL 1B / NEWS / USERS

"II brought the Rolls Royce on the road! I put it in a shock-mount rack, and now I’m having fun just listening to my bass every night.”

LCA 2B / NEWS / USERS

Swedish drummer and studio engineer, Anders Köllerfors, wrote a tune inspired by our meeting with him. It's called: TUBE-TECH in the House!

NEWS / SMC 2B / SSA 2B / USERS

After listening to the SSA2B in the studio, James Towler decided that this improvement of sound quality should also be there for Steve Winwood's live tour.

CL 1B / ME 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / SMC 2B / USERS

"Tube Tech has been a main stay in my audio gear diet for over 22 years. Whether I am working with Deep Purple to Backstreet Boys it's is always my first choice."

NEWS / RM SERIES / USERS

In this interview John Garrison talks about how it has affected his workflow and the quality of his recording to use the TUBE-TECH RM series.

CL 1B / NEWS / PE 1C / USERS

"There aren't so many pieces of gear I think I couldn't work without, and certainly the Tube-Tech CL 1B and the PE 1C are on the top of that list."

NEWS / RM SERIES / SSA 2B / USERS

In 2014 Esben Just decided to invest in a setup that would give him the possibility to record at home in very high quality. Tube-Tech-based of course.

CL 1B / NEWS / USERS

The dynamics processor that has been used for Kanye's vocals throughout the recording as well as for all his live performances is the Tube-Tech CL-1B.

CL 1B / NEWS / USERS

Richard Furch used a Tube-Tech CL 1B compressor to add “Blanket of Awesome” to Tyrese Gibson’s vocals on his chart-topping album.

Al Schmitt: An outstanding career in sound. One of the most impressive CV’s in the business
Producer/engineer Al Schmitt started his love affair with audio way back in 1956, so when The Rolling Stones played their first gig, he was already 6 years into his career. When describing his impact on the music business, we might start with a couple of numbers, such as 21 Grammy Awards and more than 160 gold and platinum records.
Al Schmitt on Tube-Tech
With a resume like his, Al Schmitt is a guy whose opinions matter a lot, which is why we are ever so enthusiastic about having him aboard as a Tube-Tech user. In his own words:
“I use a lot of the TUBE-TECH equipment, but I use the SMC 2B on everything. That’s my favorite, although I love all their gear. I usually use it when I’m mixing. I use it on specific instruments and sometimes I use it strapped across the two-track bus. I use very little compression; just a tiny bit – maybe 1dB all the way across. I use it more for the sound, because it just sounds so good. What I basically like is the warmth.”
Al has had his SMC 2B for about four years, he reports, but has been using TUBE-TECH equipment for decades. “I did a Willie Nelson recording years and years ago where I used a TUBE-TECH preamp and compressor on his vocal, which worked great.” Going full circle, Schmitt is currently working on a new project with Nelson, as well as one with Barbra Streisand, both using the TUBE-TECH stereo multi-band compressor.
When Al conducts the one-week “Mix With The Masters” seminars, he’s making good use of his trusted SMC 2B, and after the course, all participants normally states that they would go and buy one!!
At the 2011 AES show in San Francisco, we had the opportunity to talk to Al about his use of Tube-Tech,
in particular the SMC 2B – his view on the SMC basically boils down to: “It sounds wonderful – I use it all the time.”
Scanning his discography – which would take a long time, by the way – it’s tough to settle on a singular high point. That’s because Schmitt’s decades of award-winning work read like a trip through musical history.
From the early days, there’s Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Miles Davis; from the golden age of rock, there’s Jefferson Airplane, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Steely Dan, and of more recent times we could mention Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, Madonna and Quincy Jones/Michael Jackson, Diana Krall, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé and the new Paul McCartney album “Kisses on the bottom”.

Also, check out Pensado’s Place. Al Schmitt joins Dave and Herb on the 117th episode.
22:50: Recording setup.
37:34:  Stereo bus ( TUBE-TECH SMC2B )
44:10: Mixing ITB / Console.

The Al Schmitt Website
Mix with the Masters

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