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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
  • Page 3 This manual covers the features and operation of 1973-Pre. Be sure to register your software as soon as possible! When you purchased 1973-Pre you were sent a serial number and an unlock code by e-mail. These are required during the online registration process.
  • Page 4 Neve 1073 was being manufactured. 1973-Pre runs as a plug-in in all major formats inside your DAW. It has easy MIDI learn functionality for hands-on control of most parameters, and as a plug-in also allows parameter automation for greater creative control.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What does a preamp do? ............................19 4.3. What is an EQ?.................................. 20 4.4. What does equalization do?............................. 20 4.5. The 1973-Pre preamp and EQ plug-in ........................21 4.5.1. Signal Flow ............................................. 21 4.5.2. The EQ section ........................................... 22 4.5.3.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    EQs (these were even named Baxandall curves) that give a broad yet musical adjustment. The slope is lower than what was usual, and that contributes to the curves sweetness, since they sound smoother and more natural. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - WELCOME...

  • Page 7: Arturia's Secret Ingredient: Tae

    50, 80, 160, and 300Hz, as well as the two button switches for EQ On/ Off and phase inversion. It is this last famous preamp and EQ that Arturia is now recreating. 1.1. Arturia's secret ingredient: TAE® TAE® (True Analog Emulation) is Arturia's outstanding technology dedicated to the digital reproduction of analogue circuits used in vintage synthesizers.
  • Page 8 Linear Frequency spectrum of a well known software synthesizer TAE®’s software algorithms result in spot-on emulation of analogue hardware. This is why 1973-Pre offers an unparalleled quality of sound, as do all of Arturia’s virtual synthesizers and plug-ins. Linear frequency spectrum of an oscillator modeled with TAE®...

  • Page 9: Arturia's 1973-Pre

    TAE® 1.2. Arturia's 1973-Pre So, what is and what do we get with the 1973-Pre preamp and EQ plug-in? The goal of Arturia was to model the sound of this famous and well sought-after vintage preamp and EQ unit, definitely one of the most famous and revered, as well as add some new features that are helpful in a modern workflow.

  • Page 10: Activation And First Start

    If you have not already installed the ASC, go to this web page: https://www.arturia.com/support/updates&manuals Look for the Arturia Software Center at the top of the page, and then download the version of the installer that you need for your system (macOS or Windows).

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    2.2. Initial Setup 2.2.1. 1973-Pre as a plug-in 1973-Pre comes in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in formats for use in all major DAW software such as Live, Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools and so on. You can load as many instances as you find useful, and you will also find some other useful features: •...

  • Page 12: Quick Start: A Basic Patch

    2.3. Quick Start: A basic patch The patch below is an ideal starting point for getting to know the 1973-Pre plugin. We will use the sequencer to modulate the saturation (drive) and the EQ amount of one or two bands.
  • Page 13 (when assigned, the color changes to red). • Now, many of the controls in the 1973-Pre become purple, which means they are ready to "learn" MIDI automation controls. • Click the Boost/Cut knob of the Mid Bell band. A pop-up window like the one in the picture above will appear.

  • Page 14: User Interface

    3. USER INTERFACE The 1973-Pre is packed with great features, and in this chapter we’ll take a tour and show you what it can do. We think you’ll be amazed by the range of audio processing options this plug-in is capable of.

  • Page 15: The Toolbar

    The plug-in GUI (Graphical User Interface) has the usual Arturia toolbar that runs across the top edge, with the Arturia logo / plug-in name on the left (the colored part), followed by the Library button, the Library selection filter button, the Preset name on the center, and the MIDI button on the right.

  • Page 16: Export Menu

    3.2.5. Resize Window options The 1973-Pre window can be resized from 60% to 200% of its original size without any visual artifacts. On a smaller screen such as a laptop, you might want to reduce the interface size, so it doesn't dominate the display.

  • Page 17: Midi Learn Assignment

    There’s a pop-up window that displays which two things are being linked and an Unassign button that will disconnect the two. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - USER INTERFACE...

  • Page 18: Min / Max Value Sliders

     ♪: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel and Aftertouch are reserved MIDI controllers that cannot be assigned to other controls. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - USER INTERFACE...

  • Page 19: Midi Controller Configuration

    MIDI hardware. You can copy the current MIDI assignment setup or delete it, import a configuration file or export the currently active one. This is a quick way to set up different hardware MIDI keyboards or controllers with 1973-Pre without having to build all the assignments from scratch each time you swap hardware.

  • Page 20: The Lower Toolbar

    3.5.1. VU Calibration The 1973-Pre has two VU meters (one when in Single Channel mode) at the top-right of the control panel. By clicking this button, we can access a menu where we can calibrate their response.

  • Page 21: The Preset Browser

    The preset browser enables you to search, load and manage preset configurations in 1973-Pre. Although this looks and is based on the usual Arturia Preset Browser, it is simpler, and even easier to work with. You access the preset browser by clicking on the library symbol next to the Arturia logo on the left.

  • Page 22: 73-Pre Overview

    (like the Neve units). Now, they are simply standard equipment. But there are still many other devices that use preamp circuits besides mixers, as electric guitar and bass players know very well. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre OVERVIEW...

  • Page 23: What Does A Preamp Do

    That's why when we use microphones or other sound sources that are distant from the mixer, we have to use balanced connections, and when they don't have them, we have to connect them to a closer device that will convert the signal from unbalanced to balanced. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre OVERVIEW...

  • Page 24: What Is An Eq

    It's up to us to balance the use of equalization, in order to get a final result that sounds good and musical. Like with almost everything, EQ must be used only when and where it’s necessary. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre OVERVIEW...

  • Page 25: The 1973-Pre Preamp And Eq Plug-In

    4.5. The 1973-Pre preamp and EQ plug-in The Arturia 1973-Pre plug-in is both a preamp and an EQ. This means that it works not only as an amplifier section, which induces a natural and pleasant saturation to the sound, but also has an equalizer to further sculpt the spectrum content.

  • Page 26: The Eq Section

    This can be particularly useful when working with instruments such as guitars, snare drums, or any kind of acoustic instrument that has a limited spectrum range. However, that's not exactly what we will get with the 1973-Pre EQ. 1973-Pre Double Channel EQ section...
  • Page 27 The 1973-Pre EQ has two Shelf bands, which will take care of boosting or cutting the high and low frequency content of the audio. The midrange band has a broad range of selectable frequencies. All three EQ bands have a relatively large and smooth bandwidth...

  • Page 28: The Preamp Section

    We also have a switch that lets us choose between two different types of transformers. This is an add-on introduced by Arturia. Type 1 is the original transformer, while Type 2 is a different model, inspired by another famous brand of vintage equipment. The difference is subtle.
  • Page 29 Left/Right way. For this mode each channel has to be independent, which is why the Stereo Link button is automatically switched Off when we select M/S. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre OVERVIEW...

  • Page 30: Mid/Side Mode

    Load a stereo clip in that track. A full mix or a sub-mix would be better for the test we want to do; • Load an instance of 1973-Pre as an insert in that track. Open the 1973-Pre window; •...
  • Page 31 And with this last action, we have concluded our test. By now, you hopefully became familiar with the three working modes of the 1973-Pre in double channel configuration, and will have a clear idea of what you can do in each of them.

  • Page 32: 73-Pre Control Panel

    5. 1973-PRE CONTROL PANEL The 1973-Pre plug-in can be used as a Single Channel (mono) plug-in or as a Double Channel plug-in. When in Double Channel, we can use it in the traditional Stereo mode (Left/Right) or the special Mid/Side mode (M/S) which we described earlier. We can also use it as a Dual Mono device (each of the two channels works independently).
  • Page 33 35Hz range, and we can choose any frequency up to 220Hz. Both frequencies were the respective lowest and highest selectable frequency of the original Low Shelf band. As with the Midrange band, the default position is in the lowest point (35Hz). Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 34 On again. You should perceive a noticeable difference in the audio. The frequency range of the filter is quite broad, and covers completely the frequency range of the Low Shelf Band, so, pay attention to that. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre CONTROL PANEL...

  • Page 35: Single Channel Preamp Section And Output

    Below the Input Level knob, we have the Output Trim knob. This knob controls the overall output volume of the 1973-Pre, and goes from -24dB to +24dB. Default value is 0dB (no change in volume).
  • Page 36 Neve 1073. This second type is a custom recreation of the transformer of another famous piece of vintage equipment. By default, we have Type 1 selected, which is the original 1073 Transformer type. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre CONTROL PANEL...

  • Page 37: Double Channel

    But we can also work in Mid/Side (M/S) mode and in Dual Mono mode. An audio tool that supports M/S processing (such as the 1973-Pre) creates two separate processes, one for the Mid channel (the center of the stereo image) and one for the Side...
  • Page 38 Besides that, all the controls we have here (High Shelf, Midrange Bell, Low Shelf, High Pass Filter and the EQ and Phase switches) were already explained previously in the Single Channel configuration, so please read that description [p.28]. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre CONTROL PANEL...

  • Page 39: Double Channel Preamp Section And Output

    Below these switches, we have the Stereo Link switch. This is a very important one. It changes the behavior of the Double Channel configuration. By default, it is On, which means we are working in Stereo mode. Arturia - User Manual 1973-Pre - 1973-Pre CONTROL PANEL...

  • Page 40: Some Final Words

    And that's it. We just finished describing all the controls you have at your disposal to process sound in your DAW using the 1973-Pre. We hope you'll enjoy your new plug-in and the results you get when using it, as much as we enjoyed making it.

  • Page 41: Software License Agreement

    The License is not a sale of the original SOFTWARE. 2. Grant of License Arturia grants you a non-exclusive license for the use of the software according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You may not lease, loan or sub- license the software.
  • Page 42 (a) return of the purchase price or (b) replacement of the disk that does not meet the Limited Warranty and which is returned to Arturia with a copy of your receipt. This limited Warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted from accident, abuse, modification, or misapplication.

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