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What Tubes and Transformers Do to Your Signal
- 13.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- VTC
- EQP-1
Why a tube compressor or tube EQ sounds different: harmonics, soft clipping, transformer saturation in the lows, and which parts are myth.
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EQP-1 in a Pultec-Style EQ Comparison
- 09.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- Vergleich
- EQP-1
Tubes, transformers, frequency bands: a manufacturer-sourced spec comparison of the EQP-1 against the Warm Audio EQP-WA and Tube-Tech PE 1C.
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Analog Mastering Chain: What Goes Where and Why
- 08.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- Mastering
How to build an analog mastering chain: what goes where, why EQ and compressor order matters, converter levels, recall, and when one unit is enough.
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500 Series Vocal Chain: Order, Settings, Modules
- 06.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- Vocal Chain
How to build a 500 series vocal chain: the order from preamp to EQ, why it works, starting settings for opto and VCA compression, what goes in the rack.
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Analog Summing: What It Does and When It Pays Off
- 05.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- TSM
What is analog summing? What tubes and transformers really change, when a summing mixer pays off, how many channels you need and how to set it up.
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The Pultec Trick: Why Boost and Cut Don't Cancel
- 04.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- Tutorial
- EQP-1
What is the Pultec trick? Why boosting and cutting the same low frequency makes bass bigger and tighter, with settings for kick, bass and mix bus.
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Vari-Mu Compressor Explained: How Tubes Compress
- 04.09.2026
- Story
- Basics
- Compression
- VTC
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- VTRC
What a vari-mu compressor does differently from VCA, FET and opto, why its ratio moves with the signal, and where tube compression belongs.
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Amazona.de Reviews the MythVCA 500 (API 500)
- 16.12.2024
- MythVCA
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the MythVCA 500, our 500-series VCA compressor: gentle, "wrong settings hardly possible", first-class build – quotes and tech.
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Creme Black Edition for Tierheim Berlin
- 31.05.2024
- Creme
May 2024: office dogs Buddy and Brötchen auction off the last Black Edition Creme – all proceeds go to Tierheim Berlin. And what the Creme is.
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Amazona.de Reviews the EQP-1: "The Blue Wonder"
- 12.01.2024
- EQP-1
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the Classic Equalizer EQP-1 against the Pultec emulation: "more transparency", "an asset to any studio setup" – quotes and tech.
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Amazona.de Reviews the Raummaschine Reverb Plug-in
- 19.06.2023
- Raummaschine
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the Raummaschine, the reverb plug-in with the Raumzeitmaschine algorithm: seven controls, "child's play" – quotes and tech.
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2probeats' Vocal Chain: MythEQ and Vocal Leveler
- 09.06.2023
- MythEQ
- Vocal Leveler
- Vocal Chain
- Mixing
- Review
2Probeats builds a powerful, budget-friendly vocal chain using just the 500-series MythEQ and Vocal Leveler – video plus the tech of both modules.
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Magnetismus 2 - Tape saturation without tape?
- 02.06.2023
- Magnetismus 2
80s sound specialist Espen Kraft compares the Magnetismus 2's saturation directly against real analog tape.
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Amazona.de on the VTC: Tubes for Connoisseurs
- 20.03.2023
- VTC
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the Vari Tube Compressor: a vari-mu tube compressor with character, ideal on the bus – quotes and the tech behind it.
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Amazona.de Reviews the TSM Analog Summing Mixer
- 08.02.2023
- TSM
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the 40-channel sub-D Tube Summing Mixer – what the analog summing mixer with tubes adds to a mix, per the test and the tech.
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New VTC: Color/Comp Switch for Pure Tube Color
- 31.01.2023
- VTC
The Vari Tube Compressor gets a new Color/Comp switch, letting you add tube warmth without touching your dynamics – what's new and how it works.
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Snow Owl Interview: Bass, Dune and Hans Zimmer
- 23.12.2022
- Interview
- Raumzeitmaschine
Grammy-nominated bassist Snow Owl visits our Berlin headquarters during his World of Hans Zimmer tour stop – the video interview.
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K-Sänn Dub Interview: Creme on the Live Master Bus
- 23.09.2022
- Interview
- Creme
FOH engineer K-Sänn Dub (Panda Dub) in our interview: why the Creme sits on his master bus at every live show, and how he sets it up for mastering.
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10 Years of Creme: The 2022 Anniversary
- 15.07.2022
- Creme
July 2022: the Creme turns ten – anniversary promotion, T-shirt, cables and #10yearsofcreme. Plus a look back at ten years of reviews and the Creme RC.
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Tubes of Glue: Everything Recording on the VTC
- 21.06.2022
- VTC
- Review
B Church of Everything Recording reviews the Vari Tube Compressor: "as musical a compressor as my ears have ever heard" – quotes and the tech behind it.
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Adrian Tucker Interview: Producing with the VTC
- 02.06.2022
- VTC
- Interview
Producer and YouTuber Adrian Tucker in our interview: his studio, Dolby Atmos, and why the Vari Tube Compressor runs on tracking and in the mix.
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Euge Valovirta (Cyhra) Interview: Mixing Metal
- 25.04.2022
- Creme
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- Interview
Cyhra guitarist and mixing engineer Euge Valovirta in our interview: his hybrid setup, tube amps, and why the Creme lives on his mix bus.
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Wayne Riley Interview: Classical Music and Creme
- 29.03.2022
- Creme
- Interview
Classical recording engineer Wayne Riley (Beijing) in our interview: capturing orchestras live and why the Creme Black Edition ends his mix bus chain.
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Interview: David Gnozzi (MixBusTV) on Mixing
- 11.03.2022
- Creme
- Magnetismus 2
- Interview
David Gnozzi interview: the LA mix and mastering engineer on his workflow, MixBusTV, and the Creme and Magnetismus 2 in his rig.
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Marlow Digs Interview: Magnetismus 2 on Beats
- 25.02.2022
- Magnetismus 2
- Interview
Beatmaker Marlow Digs in our interview: sampling techniques, working out of the box, and what the Magnetismus 2 does to his hip hop beats.
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Lauren Passarelli Interview: Berklee and the VTRC
- 15.02.2022
- VTRC
- Interview
Berklee guitar professor Lauren Passarelli in our interview: songwriting, the Beatles, and the Vari Tube Recording Channel in her studio.
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Interview: Andrea Cichecki on TSM and EQP-1
- 21.01.2022
- TSM
- EQP-1
- Interview
Andrea Cichecki interview: why the Dresden engineer and DJ relies on the Tube Summing Mixer and EQP-1 – her setup and her tips.
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Drum Mixing using the Magnetismus 2
- 11.01.2022
- Review
- Magnetismus 2
Glenn Fricker reveals his secret for heavy metal drum mixes: pushing them hard through the Magnetismus 2.
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MythEQ 500: Unveiling Our 500-Series Equalizer
- 16.12.2021
- MythEQ 500
- 500 series
- Equalizer
- Product Announcement
Unveiling the MythEQ 500, our 500-series equalizer module – the December 2021 announcement with all the specs and the pre-order special.
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Analog Techno Mastering
- 27.09.2021
- Mastering
- Masterclass
- Techno
Berlin techno figure Florian Meindl shares his analog mastering workflow, built around Tegeler gear, on video.
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Amazona.de Reviews the Creme RC: Verdict and Facts
- 14.09.2021
- Creme RC
- Review
Amazona.de tests the Creme RC remote-controlled bus compressor and calls its equalizer wonderfully musical in almost any setting.
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Why Green? – Tegeler Audio's New Brand Identity
- 06.08.2021
- Corporate
- Unternehmen
- Rebranding
- Innovation
- Made in Germany
Founder Michael Krusch explains why Tegeler rebranded from blue to green – and why what matters most stays the same.
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Vocal Leveler 500: Our First 500-Series Module
- 04.06.2021
- Vocal Leveler
The Vocal Leveler 500 is here: the opto compressor from the VTRC in 500-series format – two knobs, link function, stepped pots. What is inside.
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Beat Production with Marlow Digs and the Magnetismus 2
- 12.03.2021
- Review
- Magnetismus 2
Sampling channel Marlow Digs runs different beats through the Magnetismus 2 to test its sound-shaping range.
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"Whenever audio gets magnetic, magic happens"
- 18.02.2021
- Magnetismus 2
- Review
Wytse Gerichhausen puts the Magnetismus 2 through a thorough saturation test, from subtle warmth to harmonic distortion.
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Analog Production and Mastering Masterclass with Florian Meindl
- 16.12.2020
- Analog Hardware Masterclass
Techno producer Florian Meindl releases an analog mastering masterclass built around Tegeler gear.
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Doctor Mix: Compressor Demo with the Creme (Video)
- 04.12.2020
- Creme
Claudio Passavanti (Doctor Mix) explains attack, release and ratio on the Creme – transparent VCA bus compressor plus Pultec EQ, "very well suited for mastering".
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Real drums and the Magnetismus 2
- 20.10.2020
- Magnetismus 2
- Review
Riffs, Beards & Gear records a real drum track from scratch, then puts it through the Magnetismus 2.
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Creme + SM57: Acoustic Guitar Setup (Video)
- 01.10.2020
- Creme
Two SM57s at the same distance from the sound hole, then the Creme: Ryan Earnhardt shows a cheap acoustic-guitar recording with VCA glue and a smooth high boost.
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Recording Studio Rockstars: All Through the Creme
- 27.09.2020
- Creme
Lij Shaw runs every track of a song through the Creme one by one, then the mix bus: VCA compressor plus Pultec-style EQ as a pre-mix enhancement (video).
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Streaky Runs Through How He Uses the Creme
- 26.09.2020
- Creme
- Tutorial
Watch Streaky put the finishing touches on a drum'n'bass track using nothing but the Creme. Less is more: what he sets and why.
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Creme in a Haystack: Mastering at Bonnaroo
- 25.09.2020
- Creme
At Bonnaroo's legendary hay-bale studio, the Creme bus compressor joins the mastering rig for live festival recordings.
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Analogue Mastering with VTC and Creme (2probeats)
- 20.09.2020
- Review
- Creme
- VTC
2probeats masters a full track using only the Creme and Vari Tube Compressor – no plugin can replace them, he says. Video and signal chain.
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"Permanently sat on the drum buss"
- 19.06.2020
- Magnetismus 2
UK studio Devon Analogue on why the Magnetismus 2 has become a permanent fixture on their drum bus.
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Ivo Sotirov Tests the Tube Summing Mixer (Musixon)
- 15.05.2020
- TSM
Engineer Ivo Sotirov writes a detailed review of the Tube Summing Mixer, including some clever alternative uses and the combination with the Creme.
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Archie Beatz: "The Creme Is My Glue" (Video)
- 08.05.2020
- Creme
Producer Archie Beatz shows his Creme settings and a listening comparison on his R&B song: EQ before the compressor, 10 kHz air – "it is my glue".
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Miko tests our VTRC on different sound sources
- 01.05.2020
- VTRC
Polish musician Miko tests the VTRC across six videos, from vocals to kick and snare — no talking, just sound.
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Routing at the Touch of a Button with our Konnektor
- 19.04.2020
- Konnektor
Doctor Mix explains how he integrated the Konnektor into his studio, and how intuitive it is to use.
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Rick Beato: Recording Drums with the Creme (Video)
- 09.04.2020
- Creme
Rick Beato uses the Creme as the stereo compressor on the room mics of his drum intros: AKG C414 through BAE 1073, Royer R-122V – and the Creme behind them.
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Adrian Tucker: VTC Glue & Parallel Compression
- 01.04.2020
- VTC
YouTuber and producer Adrian Tucker demonstrates the Vari Tube Compressor in two Spanish videos: glue compression and parallel compression explained.
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Riffs, Beards & Gear - Transient shaping with our Magnetismus 2
- 25.03.2020
- Magnetismus 2
Riffs, Beards & Gear pushes the Magnetismus 2 from gentle transient shaping all the way to total drum destruction.
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Wytse and the Raumzeitmaschine – A lasting relationship?
- 20.03.2020
- Raumzeitmaschine
Wytse Gerichhausen's second Raumzeitmaschine video: does the first impression hold up after real studio use?
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Auction for charity - the "Buddy-TRC"
- 14.02.2020
- TRC
Meet Buddy, our office dog turned quality manager — and the vintage TRC he dug up, now auctioned for charity.
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Claudio Passavanti upgrades his studio with our Konnektor
- 14.11.2019
- Konnektor
Doctor Mix founder Claudio Passavanti plans a major studio upgrade — with the Konnektor at its center.
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Wytse's first date with our Raumzeitmaschine
- 11.11.2019
- Raumzeitmaschine
White Sea Studio's Wytse Gerichhausen unboxes the Raumzeitmaschine and shares his first sound impressions.
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Bill Schnee: Schwerky, Raumzy and the VTRC
- 23.10.2019
- VTRC
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Legendary producer Bill Schnee (Ringo Starr, Whitney Houston) on why he nicknamed our gear "Schwerky" and "Raumzy" – and what he values in the VTRC.
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Streaky and the Konnektor
- 01.07.2019
- Konnektor
Mastering engineer and teacher Streaky reviews the Konnektor and calls it a strong contender as a switcher box.
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Paul Davids meets the VTRC
- 19.06.2019
- VTRC
Guitar YouTuber Paul Davids, followed by over a million fans, puts the VTRC to work in two of his videos.
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Produce Like A Pro in Tegel
- 14.06.2019
- Interview
Multi-platinum producer Warren Huart tours our Berlin headquarters during Superbooth week.
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Saintjoe: MPC X Straight Into the Creme (Video)
- 11.06.2019
- Creme
JK Swopes (saintjoe) runs his MPC X through the Creme: the high boost opens up the Rhodes, the side-chain low cut lets the track breathe – an "always on" tool.
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Redstone Productions @ Superbooth 2019
- 06.06.2019
- Superbooth
Amsterdam's RedStone Productions visits our Superbooth stand to talk Schwerkraftmaschine, Raumzeitmaschine, and life.
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Al Schmitt Mixes with the Schwerkraftmaschine
- 29.04.2019
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Legendary Capitol Studios engineer Al Schmitt, with over 20 Grammys, discovers a fondness for the Schwerkraftmaschine – his verdict in his own words.
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Drum Machines meet Magnetismus 2
- 15.04.2019
- Review
- Magnetismus 2
Classic drum machines meet the Magnetismus 2 — hear 909, 808, and LinnDrum through warm tape-style compression.
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VTRC - The Movie
- 03.04.2019
- VTRC
- Review
Recording Studio Rockstars' Lij Shaw spends serious time on an epic, in-depth review of the VTRC.
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What Does Analog Summing Add? TSM Video Review
- 21.03.2019
- Tube Summing Mixer
- TSM
- Review
- Tutorial
What does analog summing actually add to a mix? A detailed video walks through the Tube Summing Mixer's console vibe – plus the tech behind it.
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The Creme Experience: 2probeats Tries the Creme
- 11.03.2019
- Creme
- Review
- Tutorial
Bucharest engineer Iulian Mihaila's (2probeats) first hardware unit was the Creme – three videos on mixing, setup and vocals.
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The crest factor machine
- 17.12.2018
- Magnetismus 2
- Review
MixbusTV puts the Magnetismus 2 through its paces and calls its sound genuinely unique and surprising.
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Raumzeit Mania
- 14.11.2018
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Review
Synth enthusiast Paolo Di Nicolantonio falls for the Raumzeitmaschine's warm, stellar-sounding reverb tails.
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What you always wanted to hear about EQP-1
- 29.10.2018
- EQP-1
- Demo
- Tutorial
Polish YouTuber Mikolaj shoots four videos exploring the EQP-1's legendary Pultec-style EQ curves.
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Home Recording Made Easy Reviews the Creme (Video)
- 28.09.2018
- Creme
- Review
Dave Vignola shows routing and settings for the Creme on the master bus: "super musical" Pultec-style EQ, transparent bus compressor – "it's staying in my rack".
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Marc Daniel Nelson Tries the Schwerkraftmaschine
- 20.09.2018
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Mixer Marc Daniel Nelson (Fleetwood Mac, Jason Mraz, Blade Runner) tries the Schwerkraftmaschine – why this bus compressor puts a smile on his face.
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Have you heard this movie?
- 18.09.2018
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Story
A Berlin post-production house finds its perfect film reverb in the Raumzeitmaschine — hear it on a real scene.
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Streaky Reviews the Vari Tube Compressor (Video)
- 21.08.2018
- VTC
- Review
UK mastering engineer Streaky takes on the Vari Tube Compressor and tells us in his video what he likes about the VTC.
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Chris Selim (Mixdown Online) Reviews the Creme
- 02.08.2018
- Creme
- Review
Chris Selim (Montreal) after six weeks with the Creme: transparent glue, smooth top end with no aggression, 1.5:1 for mastering – "it does the job perfectly".
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Production Expert: SKM, EQP-1 & Creme Mastering
- 26.07.2018
- Review
- EQP-1
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- Creme
Production Expert's Dan Cooper masters an entire song using only Schwerkraftmaschine, EQP-1, and Creme – video and signal chain.
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Mondstein Records: Punchy Mix with the Magnetismus 2
- 19.07.2018
- Magnetismus 2
- Review
- Test
Swiss specialist Thom Wettstein "magnetizes" drum loops and synths to show off the Magnetismus 2's character.
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"When you bypass it, you certainly missing something!"
- 10.07.2018
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Review
- Test
Pro Tools Expert reviews the Raumzeitmaschine and finds you'll definitely miss something when you bypass it.
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MusicTech: The Ultimate Mixbus Tool? (Creme Review)
- 25.06.2018
- Creme
- Review
Mike Hillier (MusicTech, MT Choice) on the Creme: "pretty much everything that you need across the mixbus" – and mixes that come together quicker.
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KOBA Show 2018 in Seoul
- 18.06.2018
- Messe
Our Korean distributor HANSEO brings us to the KOBA Show in Seoul, meeting over 41,000 visitors.
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Amazona.de: Dreamtime for Spacetime
- 04.06.2018
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Review
Amazona.de reviews the Raumzeitmaschine and calls its intuitive controls a genuine dream come true.
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Greg Wurth Reviews the Schwerkraftmaschine (Video)
- 31.05.2018
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- Review
Grammy-nominated engineer Greg Wurth reviews the Schwerkraftmaschine after months of studio use – video with audio examples.
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Robin Schulz on Tour with Only the Creme
- 23.05.2018
- Creme
Robin Schulz's live engineer relies on just the Creme bus compressor and the EQP-1 to polish the sound on tour through Brazil.
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"It's absolutely brilliant!"
- 13.04.2018
- VTRC
- Review
Pro Tools Expert calls the Vari Tube Recording Channel absolutely brilliant as an analog studio front-end.
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Wake Me Up: Vocals with VTRC & Schwerkraftmaschine
- 29.03.2018
- Raumzeitmaschine
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- VTRC
A father-daughter recording session: hear how the Schwerkraftmaschine, Raumzeitmaschine and VTRC shaped this song.
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Jazz on Vinyl: All-Analog Recording with the VTC
- 15.03.2018
- VTC
- Verlosung
- Artikel
A mastering engineer records an all-analog jazz record straight to vinyl – with the Vari Tube Compressor VTC as an insert before the tape machine.
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Sound On Sound Award 2018: Schwerkraftmaschine
- 15.03.2018
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- Sound On Sound Award 2018
The Schwerkraftmaschine wins the Sound On Sound Award 2018 ("Best New Effects & Processing Hardware"), chosen by the readers. What is behind it.
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Streaky Reviews the Creme: "Open, Open, Open"
- 02.03.2018
- Review
- Creme
Mastering engineer Streaky (Adele, Depeche Mode) on the Creme: top end "superb" and open, warm lows without mud, and his recipe for mix bus and mastering.
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MixbusTV: "The Perfect 2-Bus Processor" (Video)
- 23.02.2018
- Review
- Creme
David of MixbusTV reviews the Creme: top 5 of all time, perfect auto release, EQ "so sweet and big" – and why the routing switch matters so much.
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Add some kind of magic
- 14.02.2018
- Review
- EQP-1
French producer William Morabito's in-depth EQP-1 review finds exactly the magic that software EQs always miss.
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Zed Marty Reviews the Schwerkraftmaschine (Video)
- 25.01.2018
- Review
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Austrian engineer Zed Marty calls the Schwerkraftmaschine the best compressor he's used so far – his review and sound examples in two videos.
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Creative Sound Lab: Creme on Mix Bus and Overheads
- 31.12.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Ryan Earnhardt shows in two videos how he mixes into the Creme on the stereo bus (30 ms, 0.1 s, 1.5:1) and compresses drum overheads – with his recipe.
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Greg Wurth: The Creme on the Stereo Bus (Video)
- 31.12.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Greg Wurth (Steve Vai, Mary J. Blige) runs the Creme on the stereo bus of a full mix: transparent, lots of gain reduction, "nice air" at 24 kHz.
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Editor’s Choice Award for the Schwerkraftmaschine
- 27.12.2017
- Review
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Pro Tools Expert hands the Schwerkraftmaschine its first Hardware Editor’s Choice Award, calling it a future classic – video and tech.
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The Single-Knob Mix: Tube Summing Mixer TSM
- 11.12.2017
- TSM
- Article
Why does the Tube Summing Mixer have just one single knob? The philosophy behind the one-button mix with a tube summing mixer.
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Produce Like A Pro: Creme vs. SSL and Pultec
- 12.10.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Warren Huart compares the Creme with his SSL bus compressor and Pultec EQs on the console: "as good, if not better" – and "amazing for the money".
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Mondstein Records Tests the Creme on Five Songs
- 20.09.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Thom Wettstein (Mondstein Records) tests the Creme on pop, country rock, big beat, a ballad and jazz: "As a mix-bus processor I would not want to be without it."
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AES New York 2017
- 19.09.2017
- Messe
- AES
We're heading to AES New York, showing the Schwerkraftmaschine, VTRC, Creme, and Konnektor at booth B457.
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BBC Amplify London 2017
- 12.09.2017
- Messe
- BBC
We're exhibiting at BBC Amplify London, focused on the Schwerkraftmaschine — plus rumors of new prototypes.
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tools4music: "Creme pur" – the Creme Reviewed
- 31.08.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
tools4music (3/2017) reviews the Creme for studio and FoH: "Long live direct access!" – pressure and silvery treble without hissing, a restorer's touch.
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TNT Recording Lab: Creme Listening Test (Video)
- 23.08.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Tommy Dell’Olio (TNT Recording Lab, Italy) lets the Creme speak for itself: listening examples on bass, lead vocals, drums and the master bus, in and out.
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recording blog: every breath one take
- 23.08.2017
- Testbericht
- VTRC
A 90-minute deep dive: recording-blog tracks a full session through the VTRC, guitar and vocals included.
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ISP Música (Spain) Reviews the Creme: "2x1"
- 13.08.2017
- Creme
- Testbericht
Alex Blanco reviews the Creme for ISP Música: "Everything I ran through the Tegeler Creme really sounded better" – bus compressor and mastering EQ in one.
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Delamar: vocal recordings with VTRC, Neumann, Aston and Marc Weissenberger
- 08.08.2017
- Testbericht
- VTRC
Delamar's Marc Weissenberger shows how the VTRC gets vocal recordings sounding perfect from the very start.
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Zed Marty (LoudBox) Reviews the Creme (Video)
- 01.08.2017
- Review
- Creme
Zed Marty tests the Creme on a drum bus, rock, EDM and singer-songwriter material: "really freshens up the mix bus", never harsh – two thumbs up.
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Bonedo.de Reviews the Creme: 4 out of 5 Stars
- 29.05.2017
- Review
- Creme
Hannes Bieger reviews the Creme for Bonedo.de: "extremely musical" EQ curves, VCA compressor "clean, contoured and punchy" – four out of five stars.
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AES Berlin 2017 - 142nd International Convention
- 22.05.2017
- Fair
- AES
The AES came to Berlin, and so did we — a few impressions from the 142nd International Convention.
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Digital Recall Sheets
- 17.05.2017
- News
- Konnektor
New plugin companions give every Tegeler device digital recall, so your hardware settings are never lost again.
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MusoTalk Live: The Schwerkraftmaschine Explained
- 16.05.2017
- MusoTalk
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Michael Krusch demonstrates the Schwerkraftmaschine live on MusoTalk: vari-mu tube compressor with motorized pots, DAW remote control and eleven modes.
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MusoTalk visit
- 09.05.2017
- Story
- MusoTalk
MusoTalk pays us a visit and tours every room in the building — watch the video for a look behind the scenes.
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Superbooth2017
- 24.04.2017
- Fair
- Superbooth
We were at Superbooth 2017, Europe's biggest synth show — thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth.
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Julien Doré Tour FOH: Creme, Schwerkraftmaschine
- 24.03.2017
- Creme
- VTC
- Schwerkraftmaschine
FOH engineer on Julien Doré's tour shares how Schwerkraftmaschine, Creme, and VTRC shape the live sound.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Deesser Mode Explained
- 07.03.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Taming sibilance: how the Schwerkraftmaschine's Deesser mode keeps vocal esses smooth with broadband attenuation – and how to set it up.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Chart Analysis (VCA) Explained
- 16.02.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Why do so many hit records share that VCA sound? The Schwerkraftmaschine's Chart Analysis mode explains.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Classical VariMu Explained
- 02.02.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
The Schwerkraftmaschine's Classical VariMu mode revisits the oldest form of compression there is.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Drum Smasher Explained
- 31.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Sometimes you just need to smash it: the Schwerkraftmaschine's Drum Smasher mode for overheads and drum bus – here's how it ticks.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Optical Compressor Explained
- 26.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Why opto compressors have a mind of their own — inside the Schwerkraftmaschine's Optical Compressor mode.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Vocal Leveler Explained
- 23.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
The Schwerkraftmaschine's Vocal Leveler mode solves an old dilemma: fast timing versus natural breathing room – with two control circuits.
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Schwerkraftmaschine vs. VTC: VTC Mode Explained
- 20.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Can the Schwerkraftmaschine really sound just like a Vari Tube Compressor? Here's how the emulation of the VTC side chain works.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Stereo Transformer Explained
- 18.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
MS processing with the Schwerkraftmaschine's Stereo Transformer mode – shaping width without extra gear. Here's how the side chain works.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Breakthrough Explained
- 13.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Schwerkraftmaschine's Breakthrough mode compresses up to 6 dB and never a hair more – how it works and what it's good for.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Diode Pressor Explained
- 08.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
The Schwerkraftmaschine's Diode Pressor mode recreates the classic, lesser-known sound of diode compression.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Multi-Band Complex Explained
- 05.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
Inside the Schwerkraftmaschine's Multi-Band Complex mode: multi-band compression without splitting frequencies.
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Why Ethernet? Remote-Controlled Hardware Explained
- 03.01.2017
- Story
- Schwerkraftmaschine
- Konnektor
Why our remote-controlled units connect via Ethernet instead of USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt or MIDI – and what that means in the studio.
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Sound on Sound 2016-12 Konnektor Review
- 15.12.2016
- Review
- Konnektor
Sound On Sound reviews the Konnektor and calls it flawless, intuitive, and near the top of any auditioning list.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Is Here: Vari-Mu via Plug-in
- 09.12.2016
- Schwerkraftmaschine
After years of planning and soldering, the Schwerkraftmaschine is here – a vari-mu compressor, plug-in controlled, all analog. The 2016 announcement.
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Musicradar: The 10 best new outboard/hardware effects of 2016
- 05.12.2016
- Award
- VTRC
Musicradar names the VTRC one of the 10 best new outboard effects of 2016.
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New product: Konnektor – Analogue Mastering Matrix
- 01.10.2016
- Story
- Konnektor
Meet the Konnektor: an analog mastering matrix that brings fast, recallable outboard routing to any DAW.
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SummerNAMM2016 in Nashville/Tennessee/USA
- 24.06.2016
- Fair
- NAMM2016
Two racks, one Nashville stage: we bring the Schwerkraftmaschine to SummerNAMM 2016.
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Creme & EQP-1 Live: Robin Schulz, World Club Dome
- 20.06.2016
- Story
- EQP-1
- Creme
See how the Creme bus compressor and the EQP-1 fit into Robin Schulz's live signal chain at the World Club Dome Frankfurt.
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MusicRadar Reviews the VTRC: "Fat and Warm"
- 07.03.2016
- Review
- VTRC
Future Music/MusicRadar reviews the Vari Tube Recording Channel: solid low end, real valve warmth, "a great channel strip" – quotes and tech.
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Pro Tools Expert: Review Of Creme By Tegeler Audio Manufaktur
- 05.02.2016
- Review
- Creme
Pro Tools Expert reviews the Creme on video — and finds it hard to say goodbye to.
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NAMM 2016 Anaheim, California, USA
- 01.02.2016
- Fair
- NAMM2016
We're at NAMM 2016 in Anaheim, showing off the new Schwerkraftmaschine and Konnektor — self-turning knobs included.
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Delamar.de Reviews the VTRC: 5 out of 5
- 25.01.2016
- Review
- VTRC
Delamar reviews the Vari Tube Recording Channel and awards five out of five: tube saturation, musical quality, value for money – quotes and tech.
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Sound On Sound: VTRC Review (Valve Channel Strip)
- 04.01.2016
- Review
- VTRC
Sound On Sound reviews the Vari Tube Recording Channel: "sounds great", tube preamp, Pultec-style EQ, opto and vari-mu compressors – quotes and tech.
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Amazona.de Reviews the Creme: Tegeler's Bestseller
- 29.12.2015
- Review
- Creme
Amazona.de reviews the Creme bus compressor with Pultec-style EQ: intuitive, discreet, densifies the mix – quotes and the tech behind it.
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Delamar.de - Setting up a home studio, episode 7: The Channel Strip - VTRC in Action
- 21.12.2015
- Artikel
- VTRC
Delamar.de's home-studio series puts the VTRC channel strip to work — see it in action, episode 7.
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Studio One Expert Reviews the VTRC (2015)
- 21.12.2015
- Review
- VTRC
Studio One Expert reviewed the Vari Tube Recording Channel in 2015; the review is offline, Production Expert tested the tube channel strip again in 2018.
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Schwerkraftmaschine Announced: Vari-Mu Meets DSP
- 02.12.2015
- Schwerkraftmaschine
December 2015: Tegeler announces the Schwerkraftmaschine – vari-mu tube compressor with DSP control signal, servo motors and plug-in remote control.
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Amazona.de: TSM Review & Michael Krusch Interview
- 09.11.2015
- Review
- TSM
Amazona.de reviews the Tube Summing Mixer and asks Michael Krusch about the idea behind the tube summing mixer: "It has to sound" – quotes and tech.
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SAE Alumni Convention 2015
- 20.10.2015
- Fair
We're back at the SAE Alumni Convention with every device ready to test — plus a first look at the Konnektor.
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Tube Summing Mixer in Its New Design: The Tech
- 02.09.2015
- Story
- TSM
The Tube Summing Mixer gets a design refresh, twin illuminated VU meters and a quieter signal path – what's inside the tube summing mixer.
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Amazona.de on the VTRC V2: Channel Strip Superhero
- 06.07.2015
- Review
- VTRC
Amazona.de reviews the revised Vari Tube Recording Channel: silky highs, a great passive EQ, two compressors you can combine – quotes and tech.
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Zeitgeist Mastering: VTC and EQP-1 Video Review
- 26.06.2015
- Story
- Mastering
- VTC
- EQP-1
Zeitgeist Mastering reviews the Vari Tube Compressor VTC and the Classic Equalizer EQP-1 on video – with quotes from Nicholas D'Ombrain.
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Classic Equalizer EQP-1 - Review by Hanne of Hanne & Lore
- 29.05.2015
- Story
- EQP-1
- Review
DJ and producer Hanne (Hanne & Lore) reviews the Classic Equalizer EQP-1 and gets hooked from the first tone.
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VTRC in a New Look: Tube Channel Strip Revised
- 12.05.2015
- Story
- VTRC
May 2015: the Vari Tube Recording Channel gets a retro redesign, better signal-to-noise ratio and extended EQ ranges – and what the reviewers said.
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Gordon Raphael about the work with the Tegeler Audio Manufaktur products
- 15.04.2015
- Story
Producer Gordon Raphael (The Strokes) on why Tegeler gear has become essential in his Berlin studio.
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We've visited the famous Funkhaus Studio in Berlin Nalepastrasse
- 02.02.2015
- Story
- Video
- VTRC
We visit Berlin's legendary Funkhaus Studio to see how they put the Tube Recording Channel to work.
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Composer Andreas Bicking on the VTC and EQP-1
- 15.10.2014
- Artikel
- UserReview
- VTC
- EQP-1
Composer Andreas Bicking on how the Vari Tube Compressor and EQP-1 became indispensable under deadline pressure – and what the duo does on the bus.
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SAE Alumni Convention 2014
- 17.09.2014
- Messe
Join us at the SAE Alumni Convention 2014 to try every device hands-on and win one of 20 vouchers.
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Creme in the Mastering Studio: Markus Schatz
- 22.10.2013
- Story
- Mastering
- Creme
Mastering engineer Markus Schatz on why great mastering is a holistic process – and where the Creme bus compressor fits into his rack.
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Side-Chain - what it is and what it isn’t, Part 3
- 01.10.2013
- Story
- Basics
- Compression
Side-chain, part 3: the building blocks that give different compressor types their distinct character.
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Side-Chain - what it is and what it isn’t, Part 2
- 24.09.2013
- Story
- Basics
- Compression
Side-chain, part 2: what it really is, and why it's not just that extra input on your compressor.
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Side-Chain - what it is and what it isn’t, Part 1
- 18.09.2013
- Story
- Basics
- Compression
Side-chain, part 1: what compression actually does, and the basic terms every engineer should know.
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Mixing and Mastering with a Little Creme
- 06.09.2013
- Artikel
- Mixen
- Mastering
- Creme
Why mixing with a compressor and EQ on the master bus isn't nonsense after all — a deep dive with the Creme bus compressor.
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Swiss Children’s choir profits from the Berlin audio-engineering
- 23.07.2013
- Story
- EQP-1
A Swiss sound engineer brings real analog gear to a children's choir project for Luzern's youth music program.
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Daft Punk - or why analog still sounds a bit better
- 13.07.2013
- Artikel
Daft Punk mixed "Random Access Memories" largely on analog gear — here's why that still matters.
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Audio examples: Vari Tube Recording Channel in comparison
- 12.06.2013
- Artikel
- Video
- VTRC
More VTRC audio examples: hear how different settings shape a warm, present vocal in the mix.
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Magnetismus 2 live - Jazz with the Portico Quartet at Séance Berlin
- 22.04.2013
- Story
- Mag2
The Magnetismus 2 goes live, used on the drum bus for the Portico Quartet's jazz-electronic set at Séance Berlin.
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Is the VTRC worth it for guitar recordings? Musotalk tried it out, with an interesting result.
- 27.02.2013
- Artikel
- Video
- VTRC
Musotalk tests whether the VTRC is worth it for guitar recordings — with a surprising result.
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Audio examples Vari Tube Recording Channel - CD "The Voice Of Germany - Die Highlights"
- 11.02.2013
- Story
- VTRC
Hear the Vari Tube Recording Channel on the hit CD "The Voice of Germany - Die Highlights".
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Musotalk house call
- 04.02.2013
- Video
German video blog Musotalk pays us a visit, getting a look at development, production, and a surprise prototype.
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"Prussian Precision" - Review of the Vari Tube Recording Channel VTRC Channel Strip in Sound & Recording 2012-07
- 18.07.2012
- Testbericht
- VTRC
Sound & Recording reviews the VTRC and calls it a true sound-maker built with Prussian precision.
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Amazona.de Reviews the Vari Tube Recording Channel
- 07.05.2012
- Testbericht
- VTRC
Amazona.de reviews the Vari Tube Recording Channel in 2012: a versatile, characterful tube channel strip with two compressors – quotes and tech.
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2012: Tegeler Introduces the Creme
- 24.04.2012
- Creme
April 2012: the Creme arrives – passive Pultec-style EQ and bus compressor in one unit, every value switched for total recall. The announcement, and what came of it.
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Magnetismus 2 now separate side chain input
- 10.02.2012
- Magnetismus 2
The Magnetismus 2 now ships with a separate side chain input for even more flexible compression.
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Professional Audio: VTRC is Editors Choice 2011
- 15.01.2012
- Review
- VTRC
Professional Audio names the Vari Tube Recording Channel its Editors' Choice for 2011.
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Special items (single pieces)
- 27.12.2011
A handful of rack modules are available as single, discounted pieces — while stocks last.
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"The Golden Sixties" - Test of Vari Tube Recording Channel in Studio Magazine 2011-09
- 26.10.2011
- Review
- VTRC
Studio Magazine reviews the VTRC and marvels at its striking, three-dimensional stereo imaging.
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Open house during the SAE Alumni Convention, October 13/14, 2011
- 07.10.2011
We're holding an open house during the SAE Alumni Convention — drop by for coffee and a hands-on look.
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Jake Roeder: VTRC, "Best Strip I've Ever Used"
- 19.09.2011
- Review
- VTRC
A producer shares why the VTRC channel strip has become his absolute favorite for vocals – and just about everything else.
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Professional Audio tested the Vari Tube Recording Channel and they are delighted.
- 06.09.2011
- Review
- VTRC
Professional Audio tests the Vari Tube Recording Channel and is thrilled by its unique, versatile sound.
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Video-Test of Vari Tube Recording Channels at Musotalk TV
- 22.08.2011
- Review
- VTRC
Michael Krusch demonstrates the Vari Tube Recording Channel on Musotalk TV, explaining every feature in detail.
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Review Vari Tube Recording Channel in Keys 06/2011
- 04.05.2011
- Review
Keys magazine tests the Vari Tube Recording Channel and hears the mic's "cloth" being lifted right off.
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Our new Recording-Channel is available.
- 01.04.2011
- VTRC
The time has come: our new Recording Channel is here, packed with new features and improvements.
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Recording Magazin 05/2010: Short feature about compressors
- 09.07.2010
Recording Magazin publishes a short feature by our founder Michael Krusch on the different compressor types.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur warns of devices of unverified origin
- 01.10.2009
A batch of counterfeit VTC and CTE units is being sold under our name — here's what you need to know.
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Amazona.de reviews the Magnetismus2
- 11.08.2008
- Testbericht
Amazona.de tests the Magnetismus2 and praises its excellent compressor and vintage-flavored transient shaping.
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Key 06/2008 review of the Vari Tube Compressor
- 17.05.2008
- Testbericht
Key magazine reviews the Vari Tube Compressor, calling it a shortlist must for premium compressor buyers.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at Musikmesse 2008
- 01.03.2008
- Messe
Musikmesse 2008 kicks off with the Magnetismus2, now featuring an added first-class VCA compressor.
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Sound&Recording tested the Tube Recording Channel in issue 11/2007
- 29.10.2007
- Testbericht
- TRC
Sound&Recording tests the Tube Recording Channel and calls its compressor a true master of level control.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at the SMPTE Show 2006 in Sydney, Australia
- 17.07.2007
- Messe
We've made it to the other side of the world — visit us at this year's SMPTE Show in Sydney.
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PC&Musik tests the Tube Summing Mixer
- 01.07.2007
- Testbericht
PC&Musik reviews the Tube Summing Mixer and praises its silky tube sound and gentle peak control.
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Tools4Music 06/2007 tests the Vari Tube Compressor
- 02.06.2007
- Testbericht
Tools4Music tests the Vari Tube Compressor, praising its strength on vocals, bass, and drums.
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Review of the Tube Summing Mixer in Professional Audio Magazine 06/2007
- 29.05.2007
- Testbericht
Professional Audio Magazine reviews the Tube Summing Mixer and finds the sound gains depth and dimension.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at the 122nd AES in Vienna 2007
- 25.05.2007
- Messe
We're exhibiting at the AES in Vienna, showing off our new Magnetismus2 alongside familiar products.
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Tools4music tests the Classic Tube Equalizer in issue 06/2007
- 11.05.2007
- Testbericht
- CTE
Tools4music tests the Classic Tube Equalizer and calls it simply brilliant on vocals, bass, and guitar.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at Musikmesse 2007
- 28.03.2007
- Messe
We're back at Musikmesse Frankfurt, this time with a prototype of our new "Regulator" monitor controller.
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PC&Musik 01/2007: Test of the Tube Recording Channel
- 28.12.2006
- Testbericht
- TRC
PC&Musik tests the Tube Recording Channel and finds vocals and guitars benefit immensely from it.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at Tonmeistertagung 2006
- 16.11.2006
- Messe
Come see and hear our products up close at this year's Tonmeistertagung, booth CCL-0-E14.
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Sound&Recording 11/2006 tests the Tube Summing Mixer
- 27.10.2006
- Testbericht
Sound&Recording reviews the Tube Summing Mixer, praising its warm, gently rounded analog sound.
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Sound&Recording tests the Magnetismus in issue 11/2006
- 27.10.2006
- Testbericht
- Mag
Sound&Recording tests the Magnetismus and finds it excellent for glueing drums and percussion together.
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Review of the Classic Tube Equalizer in Professional Audio Magazine 09/2006
- 17.08.2006
- Testbericht
- CTE
Professional Audio Magazine reviews the Classic Tube Equalizer, praising its transparent, spacious sound.
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Dreammaschines: Keys tests the Tube Recording Channel
- 15.08.2006
- Testbericht
- TRC
Keys magazine tests the Tube Recording Channel and praises its punchy compressor and refined EQ.
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Studio-Magazin 09/2006 tests the Vari Tube Compressor
- 11.08.2006
- Testbericht
Studio-Magazin reviews the Vari Tube Compressor, comparing its character to a classic Fairchild limiter.
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Studio-Magazin 09/2006 tests the Classic Tube Equalizer
- 11.08.2006
- Testbericht
- CTE
Studio-Magazin tests the Classic Tube Equalizer and finds it clean, defined, and pleasantly unobtrusive.
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Test of the Tube Recording Channel in Professional Audio Magazine 08/2006
- 23.07.2006
- Testbericht
- TRC
Professional Audio Magazine reviews the Tube Recording Channel and praises its smooth, confident sound.
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Tegeler Audio Manufaktur at Musikmesse 2006
- 29.03.2006
- Messe
We're exhibiting at Musikmesse Frankfurt for the first time, presenting five newly developed devices.
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