The Avalon VT-737 Channel Strip is a legendary piece of gear, trusted by top producers worldwide including Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Babyface, and Beyoncé. The VT-737 Tube Channel Strip plugin delivers pristine, detailed, and professional-grade sound, making it ideal for high-level music production.

Available Versions

• UAD Native: Runs on Mac or PC without UA hardware
• Apollo Realtime & UAD-2: Accelerated performance on Apollo Interfaces and UAD-2 hardware

• Features:
  • Tubed Microphone Preamp: Faithfully modeled from the original VT-737 hardware, delivering warmth and richness
  • Optical Compressor: Easy to use, perfect for vocals
  • 4-Band Equalizer: Provides balanced tone shaping
  • Additional Functions:
    • High-pass filter: Removes unnecessary low frequencies
    • Air band: Adds sparkle and brightness to your sound
    • Presets: Curated by renowned artists

Listen to Demo

The Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip plugin captures Avalon’s signature sound that has appeared on countless chart-topping hits, with meticulous modeling.

• Golden Unit Class-A Tube Amplifier delivers Avalon’s famous warmth and thickness
• LED-style Optical Compressor provides smooth, musical dynamics control
• Discrete 4-Band EQ for precise tonal shaping

UA technology lets you record vocals and bass guitar in “real-time” through the Avalon VT-737 Channel Strip plugin using your Apollo interface. This modeling precisely replicates the original VT-737’s circuit behavior, including:

• Mic/Line preamp impedance values
• Gain stage “sweet spots” for optimal tone
• Authentic circuit response

Result: Powerful, rich, and characterful vocals and bass guitar

Smooth Compression preserves source signal integrity without distortion.

• Detailed Control: Ideal for layered compression during mixdowns, ensuring precise vocal control even in dense mixes

The Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip Plugin also features a powerful 4-Band EQ for shaping vocals with precision.

• Add power and clarity: Makes vocals stand out in any mix
• Flexible workflow: Place EQ before or after the compressor, just like the hardware
• Accurate midrange control: Use the mid-band as a Sidechain filter for targeted compression
• Add brilliance: The 32kHz “Air Band” is perfect for strings, backing vocals, and acoustic guitar