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Navy

Channel Strip Plugin by Acustica Audio
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Navy
Navy by Acustica Audio is a Virtual Effect Audio Plugin for macOS and Windows. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin and an AAX Plugin.
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1.4.016
Windows 7 - Windows 10
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1.4.016
OS X 10.8 - OS X 10.10
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Navy is the first plug-in exploiting natively the new CORE7 audio engine, the revolutionary multithreding technology by Acustica Audio based on fractal approach to partitioned convolution, allows to optimize performance of Aqua Effect plug-ins to make maximum use of your system resources to exploit zero latency.
Navy is classic channel-strip (based on a legendary class-A preamp) with 4-band equalizer, 2 filter section, 6 switchable preamps.

Preamp IN Section:
• P73 button actives the P73 preamp.
• P81 button actives the P81 preamp.
• + button enables the combination of P73 preamp and P81 preamp.
• OFF-PRE button sets to bypass all in preamps.

Preamp OUT Section:
• MIX button actives the MIX preamp.
• GRP button actives the GRP preamp.
• DIR button actives DIR.
• OFF-PRE button sets to bypass all out preamps.

Filters Section:
• The hi-pass filter is a variable frequency filter. The range is from 27 Hz to 2.7 kHz.
• The low-pass filter is a variable frequency filter. The range is from 3.9 kHz to 18 kHz.

EQ Section:
• Low Band: from 33 Hz to 330 Hz. Gain from -24dB to +24dB. Switchable to shelving.
• Low Mid Band: from 220 Hz to 1200 Hz. Gain from -12dB to +12dB. Two Q settings.
• High Mid Band: from 1500 Hz to 8200 Hz. Gain from -12dB to +12dB. Two Q settings.
• High Band: from 3300 Hz to 15 kHz. Gain from -24dB to +24dB. Switchable to shelving.

Latest User Reviews

Average user rating of 5.00 from 1 review
Navy

Reviewed By tommyzai [all]
January 25th, 2016
Version reviewed: 1.0.1 on Mac

INTRO
Navy by Acustica-Audio is an excellent EQ, preamp, console channel strip plugin that is inspired by famous British hardware.

This virtual unit comes with several switchable in/out preamp emulation options. The inputs include: B73, B81, B73+B81. For those who are unfamiliar with these preamps, the B73 (Neve 1073) has a vintage vibe and works really well to gently ease tracks to the front of a mix without becoming harsh. The B73 favors vocals, guitars, and synths. The B81 (Neve 1081) has a more modern sound. It's pristine and transparent and provides remarkable sensitivity and response. The B81 favors drums, bass, and percussion. Yet, they both add a variety of ear-pleasing overtones to the signal and can be mixed with the output preamp options to further enrich the tonal harmonics and overall timbre. The output amps are also inspired by legendary British hardware.

This virtual unit also has four EQ bands, cutoff filters, meters, etc. There are two modes, one regular and one zero latency, which is more CPU intensive and offers better performance. I use the regular mode to sketch out basic settings and then switch to zero latency mode. I have been using Navy on an assortment of tracks; yet, it really shines on vocals, but I may be partial to the B73 preamp. I have no problem adding resonance, welcome harmonics, depth, presence, etc.

Overall, the EQ and preamps sound fabulous. It wasn't that long ago that I was using high-end hardware, and Navy seems close, if not better in some ways. There's a good chance a blind audio test comparison would baffle me. .. and maybe you, too. ;-). And, the knobs on the interface do a good job of "faking" physical controls. They are very responsive.

FAVORITE FEATURES
• Sleek, user-friendly interface.
• Innovative and quite possibly revolutionary.
• Navy standard version and NAVY ZL version (zero latency).
• Smooth filters.
• Stable performance.
• Fairly priced.
• Cutting edge developer.

OTHER THOUGHTS
• Some excellent presets, but with there were more.
• As with most pro gear (hardware and software), especially anything with EQ and/or filters, users need some general knowledge, experience, and overcome a product learning curve — Navy is no exception. It's powerful, and if used wisely can help create lovely tracks; however, if used haphazardly tracks could become an ugly mess.

SUMMARY
Navy is an extraordinary professional virtual channel strip plugin that provides excellent control via EQ, preamp harmonics, and filters. This is indeed a "powerful mix tool." After a few days of intense demoing, I cannot say for sure whether this plugin "can replace a standard console EQ and filter," but from what I've heard so far — why not? I highly recommend this plugin to any eMusician, producer, or sound designer looking for a pro channel strip for shaping their tracks. Tommy Zai gives Navy two seaworthy thumbs up. Thank you, Acustica-Audio, for developing such an amazing plugin.

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Comments & Discussion for Acustica Audio Navy

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Discussion: Active
tommyzai
tommyzai
25 January 2016 at 7:58pm

This is a serious beast.

The Noodlist
The Noodlist
7 September 2018 at 5:02pm

Wow, CPU friendly, sounds totally different to the algorithmic equivalents, different flavours. I dare you to use the same settings on any similar N74/81 algo plug-in, it cuts through frequencies like a scalpel. Listen when mono summed, :).

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