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Xenium Audio X-Tube

Xenium Audio X-Tube

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Discover a sonic revolution with the Xenium Audio X-Tube, the ultimate tool for musicians and producers seeking that warm, analog tube amplifier saturation effect in a digital format. This versatile plugin is a must-have for any audio engineer looking to emulate the rich, harmonic tones of vintage tube amplifiers without the hassle of maintaining bulky hardware. With its intuitive interface, the X-Tube is designed for effortless integration into your digital audio workstation, offering a seamless experience whether you're mixing mono, stereo, or surround sound tracks.

At the heart of the X-Tube is the 12AX7 vacuum tube simulation, renowned for its classic tone and dynamic response. Crafted with precision, this plugin boasts 64-bit floating point processing and operates with zero latency, ensuring pristine audio quality and real-time performance. The X-Tube's robust oversampling modes (ranging from 1x to 16x) allow for superior sound fidelity, while the IIR-type 3 Band equalizer provides precise tonal control with a generous ±12dB range.

Whether you're sculpting your sound with the 12 factory presets or customizing your unique signature with 8 user presets, the X-Tube empowers you to achieve that coveted vintage warmth with ultimate flexibility. Compatible with any sample rate and block size, this plugin is perfect for producers on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

Key Features:

12AX7 vacuum tube simulation
Supports Mono, Stereo, Quadro, and 5.1 audio tracks
64-bit floating point processing
Zero latency
Compatible with any sample rate and block size
Multiple oversampling modes: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x
IIR-type 3 Band equalizer with ±12dB range
Separate drive and bias adjustments
12 factory presets and 8 user presets
Windows compatible (32-bit, 64-bit)

Product specs

Operating Systems	Windows
Downloadable	free

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X-Tube (1 KHz harmonic test) by Xenium Audio

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tutui

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Usable on kick or snare but compared with boutique saturation plug ins, it sounds thin and boring.

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