PSP BinAmp

PSP BinAmp is a Class A triode preamp emulation. The specific preamp's implementation is based on that of the legendary Binson Echorec 2 delay.

The Echorec 2 (in Italian, Echorec 2º meaning "the second Echorec") was one of a line of famous magnetic drum delays designed and built by Binson Amplificatori Hi-Fi S. p. A. since the 1950s. The Echorec 2 was released in 1960, and is considered by many to be the best-sounding in the line. It had unprecedented quality compared to the tape delays of the era, with a warm and musical sound due to the distinctive character of its Class A triode tube design.

Although the Echorec 2 was incredible for many reasons, the inspiration for PSP BinAmp came from the ingenious design and wonderful sound of its preamplifier. This easy-to-use plug-in provides rich, easily controllable saturation that sounds great on everything from drums and vocals to electric pianos, synthesizers, and drum loops.

Added features include high pass filtering and high-frequency rolloff, a –20 dB pad with output gain compensation, polarity switching at input and output, blend control for saturated/unsaturated signals, and a unique Variation setting that adjusts the individual behavior of multiple instances of the plug-in across your DAW session.

Simple to use and wonderful to hear, PSP BinAmp gives your tracks a little (or a lot) of that rich Binson tone.

Features:

• High-quality signal processing algorithms.
• Internal quad sampling (up to 192 kHz) for great sound even at low sample rates.
• High Pass filter.
• Preamp Character control.
• High frequency Rolloff control.
• Drive level control ±20 dB.
• Output level control up to ±20 dB.
• Adjustable Variation between channels and instances of the plug-in.
• Input PAD –20 dB for processing high level signals.
• Separate input and output Polarization buttons.
• Drive or Output level indication.
• Parameter filtering for smooth and click-free parameter adjustment.
• Support for sample rates up to 384 kHz.
• Only 13 samples of latency, regardless of sample rate.

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