Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-XXX The Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-XXX is a limited anniversary edition of the legendary Distressor compressor. Based on the EL8-X, it adds a specially designed transformer input stage for enhanced sonic character and depth. The Distressor is one of the most widely used high-end compressors in professional audio, combining modern VCA technology with sonic characteristics inspired by classics such as the UREI 1176, LA-2A, and Gain Brain. The XXX version expands on this concept with increased saturation, stronger harmonic coloration, and a more pronounced analog character. Sound Character The EL8-XXX delivers the classic Distressor sound—ranging from ultra-clean dynamic control to highly colored compression. Thanks to the Triad HS-56 transformer, the sound becomes larger, fuller, and more harmonically rich, especially in the low end. It also saturates earlier than the standard model, making it ideal for creative coloration and analog-style processing. It can be used subtly or aggressively, including extreme compression modes like “British Mode”. Highlights ✔ limited anniversary edition of the Distressor (EL8-XXX) ✔ analog VCA compressor with digitally controlled behavior ✔ Triad HS-56 input transformer for enhanced coloration ✔ extremely versatile compression (1:1 to “Nuke”) ✔ classic compressor emulation (1176, LA-2A, Gain Brain) ✔ “British Mode” for aggressive compression ✔ three distortion modes (harmonic and tape-style saturation) ✔ stereo link with image link functionality ✔ sidechain filtering and emphasis controls ✔ 19” rackmount design (1U)

Barefoot Sound Footprint03 – 3-Way Active Studio Monitor The Barefoot Sound Footprint03 is a compact 3-way active studio monitor designed to deliver Barefoot’s renowned monitoring accuracy in a smaller and more affordable format. As part of the popular Footprint series, it combines precision drivers, advanced DSP processing and Barefoot’s signature sonic character. Its tri-amped architecture and carefully engineered driver configuration provide high resolution, tight low-frequency response and excellent stereo imaging for professional studio work. Sound Character The Footprint03 is designed for accurate nearfield monitoring with fast transient response and detailed midrange reproduction. The speaker features a 6.5-inch aluminum woofer, a 3.5-inch aluminum midrange driver, and a 1-inch ring-radiator tweeter, delivering excellent frequency separation and precise imaging. Like other Barefoot monitors, the Footprint03 includes MEME™ (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation) technology, allowing engineers to switch between different monitor voicings that emulate classic studio speakers and consumer playback systems. Highlights ✔ Active 3-way studio monitor ✔ Tri-amped 260 W amplification system ✔ 6.5" woofer / 3.5" midrange / 1" ring-radiator tweeter ✔ MEME™ monitor emulation technology ✔ SPOC™ DSP processing technology ✔ Ported enclosure for extended low-frequency response ✔ compact design for desktop or stand mounting Technical Specifications ✔ System: 3-way active monitor ✔ Amplifier power: 260 W per speaker ✔ Drivers: 6.5" LF / 3.5" MF / 1" HF ✔ Frequency response: 45 Hz – 40 kHz (±3 dB) ✔ Frequency accuracy: 50 Hz – 22 kHz (±1 dB) ✔ Maximum SPL: 101 dB SPL ✔ Input: balanced XLR / TRS combo ✔ Dimensions: 13.25" × 9" × 9.25"

ATC SCS120 Pro Subwoofer The ATC SCS120 Pro Subwoofer is a high-performance 15-inch active studio subwoofer designed to extend the low-frequency response of ATC’s professional monitoring systems. It is engineered to complement ATC mid-field and main monitors while delivering exceptional dynamic range and low-distortion bass reproduction. Featuring a newly designed 375 mm low-frequency driver in a sealed cabinet and a powerful 300 W Class-A/B amplifier, the SCS120 Pro provides deep and accurate bass extension down to approximately 20 Hz. The subwoofer is designed for demanding professional environments, including large control rooms, surround monitoring systems and immersive audio installations such as Dolby Atmos. Sound Character The SCS120 Pro delivers tight, powerful and extremely accurate low-frequency reproduction. Its large 15-inch driver and sealed enclosure design provide excellent transient response and minimal distortion, ensuring that low-frequency information remains precise even at high monitoring levels. This makes the subwoofer ideal for critical mixing and mastering environments where reliable low-end translation is essential. Highlights ✔ professional 15" / 375 mm active studio subwoofer ✔ designed to integrate with ATC mid-field and main monitors ✔ powerful 300 W Class-A/B amplifier ✔ sealed-box enclosure for accurate bass control ✔ proprietary ATC SS75-375SC low-frequency driver ✔ analogue 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley crossover filters ✔ variable phase and polarity control ✔ balanced XLR inputs and outputs ✔ suitable for stereo, surround and immersive monitoring systems Typical Studio Applications ✔ extending midfield and main monitoring systems ✔ LFE monitoring in film and post-production studios ✔ Dolby Atmos and immersive audio environments ✔ mixing and mastering with extended low-frequency accuracy ✔ large control rooms and professional studios Technical Specifications ✔ speaker type: active studio subwoofer ✔ driver: 15" / 375 mm ATC SS75-375SC ✔ amplifier power: 300 W Class-A/B ✔ low-frequency extension: approx. 20 Hz (-6 dB) ✔ maximum SPL: approx. 119 dB @1 m ✔ enclosure: sealed cabinet ✔ inputs: 2× balanced XLR ✔ outputs: 2× XLR full-range outputs ✔ crossover options: multiple settings including 80 Hz ✔ dimensions: 630 × 498 × 568 mm ✔ weight: approx. 44.5 kg

Teaching Machines Wellspring Stereo Spring Reverb Machine The Teaching Machines Wellspring is a boutique analogue stereo spring reverb processor that combines classic spring-reverb character with modern sound-design tools. The unit integrates spring reverb, delay, filters and modulation in a single analog effects processor designed for studios and creative musicians. At its core are two full-size spring reverb tanks with four springs in total, producing a wide and immersive stereo reverb field. The reverb is fed by a stereo delay stage, allowing long evolving reverb tails and rhythmic echo textures. The Wellspring also features analog stereo filters, modulation controls and a unique feedback crossover system that routes the spring signal back into the delay. This “magic loop” enables complex feedback networks and extremely long reverb textures. The result is a highly versatile analog effects processor capable of producing everything from subtle ambience to wild experimental soundscapes. Sound Character The Wellspring delivers authentic vintage spring reverb tone with deep stereo imaging and organic texture. Thanks to the integrated delay, filters and modulation sections, the unit goes far beyond traditional spring reverbs, enabling: classic surf-style spring ambience dub-style delay and reverb combinations evolving ambient textures experimental feedback-based sound design This makes it a powerful hybrid between classic studio reverb, tape-echo aesthetics and modular-style sound processing. Highlights ✔ analogue stereo spring reverb processor ✔ two full-size spring tanks (four springs total) ✔ integrated stereo delay section with feedback control ✔ four analogue stereo filters ✔ LFO-based modulation for delay and filter ✔ “magic” cross-feedback loop for extreme effects ✔ ping-pong delay routing ✔ high-impedance guitar input + stereo line inputs/outputs ✔ 19" rackmount (3U) or desktop operation ✔ boutique hand-built studio effects unit Typical Studio Applications ✔ spring reverb for guitars, synthesizers and keyboards ✔ dub and reggae-style delay/reverb sound design ✔ ambient and experimental sound creation ✔ analog outboard reverb for mixing ✔ live performance effects processor Technical Specifications ✔ device type: analogue stereo spring reverb / effects processor ✔ reverb: 2 spring tanks / 4 springs total ✔ delay: stereo delay lines with feedback and sync ✔ filters: 4 analogue stereo filters (LP / HP / BP / Notch) ✔ modulation: stereo LFO modulation ✔ feedback: cross-channel feedback loop (“Magic”) ✔ inputs: front guitar input + stereo line inputs ✔ outputs: stereo line outputs ✔ format: 19" rack / 3U or desktop ✔ power supply: external PSU

Dangerous Music BAX500 Pair The Dangerous Music BAX500 Pair consists of two matched BAX500 500-Series equalizer modules, designed for stereo mix bus, stem processing and mastering applications. The modules bring the legendary Dangerous BAX Baxandall EQ curves into the compact 500-Series format, offering extremely musical tone shaping with minimal processing. Unlike surgical EQs, the BAX500 uses wide shelving filters that affect multiple octaves simultaneously, allowing subtle adjustments to create significant tonal improvements such as increased openness, depth and low-end solidity. When used as a stereo pair, the BAX500 becomes an ideal tool for mix-bus sweetening, mastering correction and stereo stem processing where transparency and musicality are critical. Sound Character The BAX500 is designed for extremely musical and transparent tone shaping. Its shelving curves operate across multiple octaves, opening the top end while tightening the low frequencies without introducing harshness or phase issues. Instead of imposing character, the EQ reveals clarity, depth and balance already present in the mix. Additional high-cut and low-cut filters remove unwanted extreme frequencies that consume headroom and reduce clarity, improving mix translation across different playback systems. Highlights ✔ stereo pair of Dangerous BAX500 500-Series EQ modules ✔ classic Baxandall shelving curves ✔ high and low shelves with ±5 dB gain range ✔ high-cut and low-cut filters for frequency control ✔ broad musical EQ curves across several octaves ✔ DC-coupled signal path without transformers ✔ relay-controlled hard-wired bypass ✔ detented controls for precise recall ✔ mastering-grade components ✔ hand-built in the USA

Rupert Neve Designs 5046 OptoFET The Rupert Neve Designs 5046 OptoFET is a high-end analog dual-stage compressor and waveshaper that combines two classic compression topologies: a fast FET compressor and a musical optical compressor in a single unit. The processor offers two main operating modes. In Dual Stage mode, both compressors run in series for precise dynamic control. In Dual Band mode, the signal is split into low and high frequency bands, allowing each compressor to process a separate frequency range. Additional harmonic-enhancement modes expand its creative capabilities: GRIT adds aggressive upper-harmonic saturation in the FET stage BLOOM enhances low-order harmonics in the optical stage. Sound Character The 5046 OptoFET covers a wide sonic range from transparent dynamic control to aggressive transient shaping and harmonic coloration. The fast FET stage delivers tight transient control and punch, while the optical compressor provides smoother, musical gain reduction with rich harmonic depth. Highlights ✔ dual-stage compressor combining FET and optical circuits ✔ Dual Stage and Dual Band processing modes ✔ variable crossover (50–500 Hz) for frequency-dependent compression ✔ GRIT harmonic saturation mode ✔ BLOOM harmonic enhancement mode ✔ parallel blend control per compressor ✔ sidechain high-pass filters ✔ flip function to change compressor order ✔ 31-step detented controls for repeatable settings ✔ global input/output trim ✔ hard-wire bypass ✔ 1U rackmount design