KIT Plugins BB A5

The World-Famous Sound from Blackbird Studio

Inspired by one of the largest API Legacy consoles to ever be built, this revered console has been the catalyst for numerous chart-topping records, all within the confines of one of Nashville's most coveted recording spaces.

Emotion Beyond Sound

Designed to embody every nuance of character and charm, BB A5 was built to replicate everything John McBride loves about his API Legacy consoles.

The A5 is more than a scientific model, it captures the feel and emotion of the original hardware, transporting the analog world into your DAW.

BB A5 was driven by our commitment to building "real-world models", to mirror the operational and sonic essence of its physical counterpart.

"The API Legacy is a major part of Blackbird. It was important that the BB A5 capture the sound and vibe of the hardware as a whole, not just one of the channels. My first experience with the plugin was shooting it out with the real thing and I was ecstatic with how close it was. The BB A5 replicates the feel of the desks in Studio B and D beautifully." - John McBride (Founder, Blackbird Studio)

55A

The 55A 3-Band EQ, based on the revered API 550A, encapsulates the very essence of the hardware's signature warmth, musicality, and surgical precision - qualities that have solidified its position as one of the most esteemed EQs in history.

Each band of the original EQ has been meticulously recreated, ensuring that every curve, every frequency adjustment, and every tonal shift preserves the integrity of the API 550A's unique sound character.

55L

The API 550L EQ stands as an enduring cornerstone within the audio landscape, celebrated for its unparalleled ability to infuse depth, clarity, and warmth into a diverse range of audio sources.

The 4-band 55L EQ is a digital counterpart that seamlessly transfers the heart and soul of this sought after hardware directly into your digital realm.

With each knob turn and frequency adjustment, the essence of the API 550L is captured, ensuring an authentic experience that resonates with every sonic twist.

56L

The 56L EQ stands as a true tribute to the 10-band API 560L graphic EQ, a classic from the consoles of the 1960s and 1970s, embodying the highly coveted and unmistakable API sound that has captured the hearts of audiophiles worldwide.

The 56L EQ opens up a treasure trove of possibilities for honing and enriching audio with corrective precision and creative transformation.

This EQ provides the finesse needed to refine every sonic detail, striking the perfect tonal balance, and unveiling those subtle intricacies hidden within any recording.

Features

• Console Frequency Response: Accurately sampled from 10 Hz to 96 kHz using KIT's proprietary Full Range Modeling Technology (FRM).
• Auto-Gain: Enhances usability as you add gain on the mic pre. The fader level will adjust the output automatically to maintain dB level.
• Continuous Gain: Optionally removes the notched movement of the mic pre gain, giving you more control of gain level.
  EQ Selection: Choose between 3 different EQ's available on the API Legacy Console.
• Master Buss: Replicates the unique tone and effect of an API master buss amp, inspired by Blackbird's API Legacy console master channel.
• Analog Hum: Sets the level of ~60Hz noise applied to the signal.
• Oversampling: Adjust oversampling from Low, Medium, or High, for higher definition or to relieve CPU of intensive processing and aliasing.
• Tooltips: Displays the amount of gain (+/-) on each EQ band (to the nearest tenth of a dB), and percentage for the Mic Pre.
• Resizable 3D GUI: You can click and drag the bottom right corner to change the size of the plugin, or select set sizes from the options menu.
• Fader Color: You can change the color of the fader between black, silver, red, blue, and teal.
• Includes 100+ custom pro presets