The downloaded V76-Pre and License from Arturia is an emulation of the classic Telefunken V76 preamp incorporated in the REDD mixing console at Abbey Road studio coveted for the 1968 Beatles White Album sound. This plug-in can be used by producers, sound engineers, and artists on Mac and Windows computers, to capture a taste of that harmonically rich, classic tone in your DAW and music programs.

The V76-Pre's equalizer is modeled on a modified Telefunken V612, giving you access to a musically-placed high shelf and low shelf. The main control of the preamp lets you increase the strength of the incoming signal, passing it through the virtual circuitry and vacuum tube. It starts to get more of its tonal flavor the hotter the signal gets, delivering a harmonically rich soft-clipping.

Furthermore, the high-pass lets you remove low bass frequencies at 80 Hz and roll-off high energy low end at 300 Hz. You can use both together to create a more dramatic effect. In addition, some optional enhancements have been added to make the most of your DAW: EQ bypass, automatic gain control, phase inversion, and stereo link. Now, thanks to the V76-Pre, you can add the iconic tone and enjoy those sounds from that golden age of the recording studio.

Modified V612 2-Band Equalizer    Input Gain Control    Continuous Controls    Multimode High-Pass Filter    Output Trim Control    Mid/Side Mode    Stereo Link

Virtual recreation of vintage German valve preamp

73 dB virtual continuous input gain

+/-24 dB output trim level

Bypass phase inversion switch

High shelf band

+/-10 dB gain

5 kHz fixed frequency

Low shelf band

+/-10 dB gain

100 Hz fixed frequency

Cutoff frequency at 80 Hz, 300 Hz and 80+300 Hz for steeper slope

Stereo link

Dual mono channels

Mid/side (M/S) encoding-decoding for advanced stereo processing

3 sensibility mode (-18 dBFs, -12 dBS, -8 dBFs)

Analog clipping indicated by bright red color

Comprehensive set of presets

State-of-the-art TAE analog modeling

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this version (Office 365 Personal) be installed on two computers for use by a single user?

A: This can only be installed on 1 computer.

Q: 2. Are there any pictures of the connector? Does it come out of the mic at a right angle or straight out of the bottom?

A: The Arturia MicroFreak Gooseneck Microphone's 3.5mm connector is on the flat part of the mount, which sits flush against the MicroFreak's headphone jack. It can be seen mounted in this image: https://bit.ly/3tMXEfZ"

Q: 3. If you have a mic pre processor that provides gain, like DBX 286s, is there a way to bypass the interface’s gain?

A: By utilizing the mic preamp on the DBX 286s, you can adjust the gain for your mic at this stage. Then come out line level to the 1/4-inch TRS input of the Aturia Audiofuse. The gain on the unit cannot be bypassed, but with a strong line level signal coming in, there would not be much gain adjustment needed.

Q: 4. It looks like this doesn't come with a power supply. If that is correct, is there an approved one for this unit?

A: The KeyStep offers two options for powering. The USB port can connect to a computer for both power and data. The USB cable can also be used with a wall plug (the type that you would use to charge a phone), such as the Xuma 2.4A USB Charger with Folding Prongs (B&H # XUCAC124). The other option for powering is to use a standard 9V DC 500mA center positive (5.5 X 2.1 X 12mm) power adapter, such as the BOSS PSA-120S AC Adapter (B&H # BOPSA120S2). Here is a link for the product manual -- see page 15 for info regarding the power options. http://downloads.arturia.net/products/keystep/manual/KeyStep_Manual_1_0_0_EN.pdf

Q: 5. Does this one get hot as well? and do i need to power it by dc or can i plug it in by usb for my shure sm7b?

A: This unit can be bus powered without the need of the dc power supply. In doing so, please note that the overall output level of the device is reduced from +24db output to +18db output in order to compensate for the bus power. When possible, it's recommended to always use the power supply.

Q: 6. is it possible to use only microsoft word and excell for only own use?

A: This is a personal license. You can use only specific software from the package if you like.

Q: 7. Is there a way to record an iPhone or Android via USB into a computer?

A: It would be helpful to have more information about how the phone will be used in your application. If you want to record phone conversations, you could use the JK Audio CellTap 4C Wireless Phone Audio Tap Adapter (B&H # JKCELLTAP4C) and connect the phone's headphone jack to send audio from the phone to the CellTap 4C, then instead of using a traditional audio recorder, send the output from CellTap 4C to the input on a USB audio interface which will connect to your computer via USB. For a simple USB audio interface, you can use the Audio-Technica Consumer ATR2x-USB 3.5mm to USB 2.0 Type-C Audio Adapter (B&H # AUATR2XUSB). Adapters will be needed to connect to the Lightning port on an iPhone and perhaps for the Android phone, depending on whether or not it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. For iPhone, use the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter (B&H # APLAADAP) combined with a 3.5mm TRRS cable like the IK Multimedia TRRS Audio Cable (B&H # IKIPCSTOMP) to connect the iPhone to the "Phone" input on the CellTap 4C, and connect a microphone like the wired Apple headset with a 3.5mm TRRS connector to the "Headset" jack. Then use a standard aux cable like the Pearstone Stereo Mini Male to Stereo Mini Male Cable - Black, 3' (B&H # PEMMSA103B) to connect to the USB audio interface (or a standard audio recorder). For an Android phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, use the same setup without the Lightning adapter. For an Android phone with USB-C, use the same setup with a USB-C adapter such as the Comica Audio CVM-SPX-UC 3.5mm TRRS Female to USB Type-C Audio-Interface Cable for Android (B&H # COCVMSPXUC) instead of the Lightning adapter. The Arturia AudioFuse Rev2 will allow you to send audio from its output into your phone to use the phone as a recorder. You would not be able to connect your phone to the AudioFuse as an input device via USB because the phone will see it as a charging port.

Q: 8. will this work with the surface pro as a mobile device or as a desktop??

A: as a desktop

Q: 9. Does this version work on macOS Big Sur 11.2.3? The supported macOS are macOS 10.13 to 10.15.

A: Yes, Microsoft 365 Personal (1-User License / 12-Month Subscription / Download) BH #MIQQ200021 works with macOS Big Sur 11.X.X.

Q: 10. Can this license code be used to renew an existing Office 365 Personal subscription?

A: I was able to extend my existing subscription with this license.