Audio Hertz have released AM.pre, available at the intro price of $19.00, increasing to $39.00 after the promotion.
AM.pre captures the authentic sound of the Ampex 351 — the 1950’s tube preamp found in countless classic studios and iconic recordings. It adds warmth and depth that instantly elevates anything you run through it.
You get sweet saturation, subtle glue, and a gentle 3D lift that brings flat recordings to life. Push it harder and the tone blooms into rich, musical tube drive that stays smooth even at its limits.
The Ampex 351 started life as the amplifier inside Ampex’s 1950s tape machines, built around high-voltage tube stages and large transformers. Engineers eventually realized those electronics had a sound worth using on their own. They pulled the modules from the tape decks and repurposed them as standalone tube preamps, and the tone quickly became a studio favorite.
Why?
Because the 351 delivered a rare mix of warmth and harmonic richness. Its large transformers added weight and body, while the tube stages stayed smooth and open at lower levels and bloomed into thick, musical drive when pushed.
AM.pre brings that character into a plugin without the price or maintenance, giving you the tone engineers have chased for more than 70 years.
Features include:
- 351 Tube Preamp Model – Faithful emulation of the iconic Ampex 351 amplifier stage.
- Sweet Tube Harmonics – From gentle warmth to rich, musical breakup.
- Mix-Ready Tone – Smooth top end, thick low-end, and natural glue on any source.
- Dynamic Gain Staging – Responds like real hardware for authentic feel and tone.
- Simple Workflow – Fast, intuitive control with zero menus or hidden settings.
- Auto Gain – Maintains consistent output level while adjusting gain.
AM.pre is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and AAX).
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