Neold U17 [win-osx] -

Includes a Mix knob for on-board parallel compression and saturation. Specifications & Compatibility

Provides automated settings for Attack and Release times. NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

The is a high-end audio compressor plugin that emulates an extremely rare 1954 German analog hardware unit. It was developed by NEOLD and is distributed via Plugin Alliance . The "[WiN-OSX]" tag indicates it is a cross-platform release compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems. Historical Background Includes a Mix knob for on-board parallel compression

A proprietary knob that simultaneously adjusts the compression ratio and knee, ranging from transparent to aggressive. It was developed by NEOLD and is distributed

A flexible internal or external sidechain with a tilt-style filter to focus compression on specific frequency energy.

The original hardware was custom-built by in Hamburg for the post-war NWDR (Northwest German Broadcasting) network. Only a few dozen units were ever produced, primarily used to boost signal-to-noise ratios in AM radio transmissions. It is famously documented in the "Braunbuch" , an anthology of technical descriptions for German broadcasting hardware. Technical Architecture

Uses ECC81 double triodes for both the audio amplifier and sidechain driver.