Line 6 TonePort DI, TonePort UX8, GX, UX1, UX2 manual Preamp Models American Classic, Vintage U.K, 614

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American Classic

This model is based on* an API 512 Mic Pre and API 550b EQ housed in an API Lunchbox 500 6-B. In 1967 API introduced the 512 as the first modular mic pre. Along for the ride also came the 550 EQ and together the modular components were housed in a 4 position rack complete with a handle — the “lunchbox”. This combination is responsible for many legendary recordings of the 60’s and 70’s. The resulting American Classic model also incorporates tonal elements of the analog tape machines of the day, by Revox, Studer, and MCI. Hence, our model is designed to give your inputs the “sonic love” of the entire analog recording process from the API mic pre, through the EQ, to the sound of recording to tape.

*All product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions and images are used solely to identify the specific products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. SWR is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. REVOX and STUDER are trademarks of Studer Professional Audio GmbH.

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Vintage U.K.

POD Farm’s Vintage UK model is based on* the truly classic Neve 1073 pre-amp. Designed by Rupert Neve in the early 1970’s, as a discrete transistor mic/line amp with 3-band EQ and high-pass filter, the 1073 was used in a variety of Neve consoles. NOT known for being the flattest or cleanest kid on the block, the Neve 1073 became the “Gold Standard” of pre amps regardless. It’s credits are endless and likely numerous songs playing on the radio right now, as you read this, were recorded with a Neve 1073. Like the American Classic, this model’s sound is based not just on our analysis of the 1073, but also incorporates the kind of “sonic love” you’d have gotten when recording through a 1073 to legendary Revox, Studer, and MCI analog tape machines.

*All product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions and images are used solely to identify the specific products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. NEVE is a registered trademark of AMS Neve Ltd. REVOX and STUDER are trademarks of Studer Professional Audio GmbH.

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