Arturia TridA-Pre

Pre TridA is a virtual recreation of one of the rarest and most coveted channel strips in music history. Originating from Trident Studios in London, the A Range console became legendary for its warm, musical EQ and distinctive preamp tone that defined countless chart-topping hits. With only 13 original units ever made, the sound of this console has been virtually unobtainable—until now. Powered by Arturia’s True Analogue Emulation technology, Pre TridA brings the legendary tone of the Trident A Range straight into your DAW, providing unparalleled control over input gain, output trim, and EQ. Whether you’re shaping vocals, guitars, or drums, it offers an authentic analogue character, harmonic richness, and subtle saturation that digital preamps alone cannot replicate. Its meticulously modelled features include switchable EQ frequencies, mid/side processing, and transformer emulations, giving you creative flexibility and confidence in every mix. The high-definition interface mirrors the original console, making it as visually appealing as it is sonically inspiring. With Pre TridA, you can infuse your productions with the same warmth and musicality that shaped the sound of a golden era in music history.

• Authentic Analogue Emulation:
  Experience the rare Trident A Range preamp and EQ with component-accurate modelling for rich, musical tone.
• Flexible EQ and Gain Controls:
  Switchable frequencies and continuous gain trim allow precise shaping and creative harmonic enhancement for any track.
• Advanced Stereo Processing:
  Includes dual mono, stereo link, and mid/side modes for intricate control of your mix in both mono and stereo.

Iconic Sound Heritage:

The Trident A Range console is synonymous with the golden era of recording. Pre TridA captures the legendary tone used on classic albums by The Beatles, Queen, David Bowie, and many others. This plugin gives you access to the unique harmonic character, warmth, and musicality that only these rare preamps could provide, allowing your productions to evoke the feel of timeless recordings.

Creative Control and Flexibility:

With continuous input and output gain controls, switchable transformers, and a fully modelled EQ section, Pre TridA offers endless sound-shaping possibilities. Its intuitive interface and presets make it easy to achieve professional results quickly, while advanced features such as mid/side processing provide creative options for modern production techniques.

Seamless DAW Integration:

Pre TridA is fully compatible with all major DAWs on Windows and macOS, supporting VST, AAX, Audio Unit, and NKS formats. Low CPU usage ensures smooth performance in any session, and the high-definition interface provides a visually engaging workflow, combining historical authenticity with modern usability.

• Virtual recreation of the rare Trident A Range preamp
• 40 dB continuous input gain
• +/- 24 dB output trim
• Complete switchable EQ section
• Bypass and phase inversion switches
• 3 switchable low pass filters at 9kHz, 12kHz, 15kHz with -12 dB/oct slope
• High shelf, high-mid, low-mid, low shelf EQ bands, each with 4 selectable frequencies and +/- 15 dB gain
• High pass filter at 25Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz with -18 dB/oct slope
• Dual mono, stereo link, and mid/side modes
• Output analog VU meter with 3 calibration modes
• Analogue clipping LED indicator
• Comprehensive presets included
• State-of-the-art TAE analogue modelling
• Windows 10+ and MacOS 11+ compatible, 64-bit only
• Requires 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU (3.4 GHz), 1 GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 GPU