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Vpre 376 Black Friday pricing is 51% off, which puts this VPRE-376 Vintage Preamp plugin from Fuse Audio Labs at $19 until Dec 6, 2026.
The VPRE-376 is a discrete class-A microphone preamp, modelled on a piece of German broadcasting hardware from the era when solid state electronics started to take over from tubes.
The maker describes it as the powerhouse transistor counterpart to the V76, its tube-based relative.
It is an emulation of that broadcasting-era preamp, and the maker says it follows the original circuitry and component choice in every respect.
The design is known for its Haufe transformers, and the maker says it was developed by highly experienced engineers using top-grade components.
Fuse Audio Labs says the preamp adds directness to a signal by working on the transients. That brightens a source and pushes it forward in the mix.
The maker also describes a touch of light compression that adds a full-bodied, physical quality to a wide range of sources.
Suggested uses from the maker:
On top of the original circuit, Fuse Audio Labs added a few conveniences for everyday work:
The maker says the sound and the ease of use together make it a quick reach when a track needs to stand out.
On Mac, the plugin runs 64-bit only, on an Intel or Apple Silicon CPU. It needs macOS 10.12 or newer and 2GB RAM. Hosts can be VST2, VST3, AAX or AudioUnits.
On Windows, it runs in 32-bit and 64-bit on an Intel compatible CPU, with at least 2 GHz recommended. It needs Windows 7 or newer and 2GB RAM. Hosts can be VST2, VST3 or AAX.
Both platforms call for a display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more.
The VPRE-376 is part of the Fuse Audio Labs line, alongside the tube-based V76 it is paired with.
Yes. The vpre 376 Black Friday deal takes 51% off the Fuse Audio Labs VPRE-376 Vintage Preamp plugin, bringing it to $19. The deal ends Dec 6, 2026.
It is a discrete class-A microphone preamp emulation from Fuse Audio Labs, based on a solid state unit from Germany's broadcasting golden age. The maker calls it the transistor counterpart to the tube-based V76.
It has a continuous drive control, integrated gain compensation, a linear trim, a VU meter and a phase inversion switch. The maker says these extras sit on top of the original circuitry.
On Mac it runs 64-bit as VST2, VST3, AAX or AudioUnits, on macOS 10.12 or newer. On Windows it runs 32- and 64-bit as VST2, VST3 or AAX, on Windows 7 or newer. Both need 2GB RAM.
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