A Plug-in to Crow About

Black Rooster Audio has announced the availability of VWB-1X as a comprehensive all-in-one mixing plug-in combining the essential tools of a classic analogue mixing chain into a single, elegant interface — duly designed for mix engineers, producers, and sound designers demanding vintage tone and modern workflow with compression, EQ, and saturation delivered in one streamlined signal chain, ready to shape any source from input to output.

As a versatile channel strip plug-in that combines four of Black Rooster Audio’s most acclaimed vintage-modelled processors into a single, unified workflow by integrating multiple stages of classic analogue processing into one cohesive interface, VWB-1X enables engineers and producers to shape dynamics, frequency balance, and tone with the musicality and speed traditionally associated with high-end studio hardware.

By being inspired by renowned units like TUBE-TECH’s Classic Channel, VWB-1X brings together the smooth compression and warmth of vintage tubes with the musicality and precision of passive equalisation. As a result, its signal path captures the rich harmonic character of classic analogue gear while offering the consistency and flexibility expected from modern digital production environments.

By featuring Black Rooster Audio’s original VTC-2 VINTAGE TUBE COMPRESSOR alongside various vintage-inspired filters and equalisers, VWB-1X is more than just an integration of classic modules, however, but rather enhanced with modern capabilities such as M/S (mid/side) processing, flexible routing options between modules, and streamlined global metering for accurate gain staging.

Thanks to its intuitive interface, the VWB-1X VINTAGE WORKBENCH welcomes both seasoned professionals and ambitious producers alike. Shaping single tracks or refining an entire mix, it beautifully blends vintage character with modern flexibility to bring powerful channel strip processing together in one streamlined environment.

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) operations are pipelined using SSE2 and Apple Silicon instruction sets, so high-performance operation is assured — despite VWB-1X’s very complex computations. Clearly, VWB-1X looks as good as it sounds, thanks to its UI (User Interface) supporting high pixel density on both macOS and Windows systems, allowing for the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI (Dots Per Inch) displays.

It is fair to say, then, that Black Rooster Audio’s take on a classic mixing workbench with VWB-1X is every mix engineers dream, and anyone can now recreate the sound of a world-class mixing chain right in their DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). What are they waiting for? After all, plug-ins do not get any more analogue-sounding than this!

VWB-1X is available to purchase for a time-limited introductory promo price of only US$39.00 USD (rising thereafter to its regular price of $79.00 USD) — in 64-bit AAX, AU, VST, and VST3 formats for macOS (10.10 or newer — M1/M2 supported) and 64-bit AAX, VST, and VST3 formats for Windows (7 or newer) with extensive DAW compatibility — directly from Black Rooster Audio here: https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/landing/vwb-1x