The Iconic Sound of Bob Clearmountain’s Neve 8068 Console, Now in Your DAW
Santa Monica, CA – June 24th, 2025 – Apogee Electronics proudly introduces Clearmountain’s 8068, the newest addition to the Clearmountain plugin series. This audio plugin captures the legendary sound of the Neve 8068 console that defined countless hits recorded by Bob Clearmountain during his transformative years at The Power Station in New York City—one of the most iconic recording studios in music history.
Priced at just $99, Clearmountain’s 8068 brings the harmonics, warmth, and unparalleled sonic character of Bob’s personal Neve 8068 console into the hands of producers, engineers, and musicians worldwide.
A Console That Shaped Music History
The Neve 8068 console at The Power Station wasn’t just a tool for Bob Clearmountain—it was the foundation of his creative process. As a young engineer working in the heart of New York’s vibrant music scene, Bob used this very console to craft some of the most celebrated records of all time, including:
- “Cuts Like a Knife” and “You Want It, You Got It” by Bryan Adams
- “The River” by Bruce Springsteen
- “C’est Chic” by Niles Rodgers and Chic
- “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
- “Scary Monsters” by David Bowie
- “Avalon” by Roxy Music (drums, percussion, and lead vocals)
With Clearmountain’s 8068 plugin, Apogee has meticulously modeled every detail of Bob’s personal console, preserving its unique character and the sonic magic that made these recordings timeless.
Beyond the Preamp: The Full Neve 8068 Channel Strip
What sets Clearmountain’s 8068 apart from other Neve-inspired plugins is its comprehensive modeling of the entire channel strip, not just the preamp. From the mic and line input stage to the EQ and fader module, this plugin authentically recreates the complete signal path that Bob relied on at The Power Station.
Key Features:
- The Full Channel Strip: Experience the harmonics, frequency response, and musicality of the Neve 8068, including its transformative fader module.
- Rich, Musical EQ: With more EQ points than the classic 1073, the 8068 EQ is inherently wide and musical—perfect for shaping drums, vocals, and strings. A high-Q mode offers additional precision when needed.
- Mic & Line Modes: Choose between clean, detailed line-level operation or mic mode for harmonically rich saturation.
- Authentic Console Workflow: The fader’s impact on frequency response and harmonics is fully modeled, creating the immersive feel of mixing on a physical console.
- Auto Gain for Mic Mode: Ensures consistent levels, even when pushing the saturation for added texture.
Why Choose Clearmountain’s 8068?
Podcasting and recording professionals have long struggled to capture the richness of analog sound in digital workflows. Clearmountain’s 8068 solves this problem by delivering:
- The Sound of a Studio Legend: Harness the unique sonic imprint of Bob Clearmountain’s personal Neve 8068 console, used to craft iconic records during his time at The Power Station.
- Unmatched Versatility: Perfect for enhancing the warmth and character of drums, vocals, and string instruments while maintaining a rich, natural feel.
- Simplified Analog Power: With wide EQ shapes and intuitive features, Clearmountain’s 8068 is as easy to use as it is powerful—no steep learning curve required.
By faithfully recreating the entire 8068 channel strip, this plugin offers the closest digital approximation of mixing on the very console that played a pivotal role in shaping Bob Clearmountain’s legendary career.
Affordable Excellence
Clearmountain’s 8068 delivers the unmistakable sound of a classic console at an unbeatable price. For just $99, this plugin offers the analog warmth and professional polish of a Neve 8068 to producers at every level.
For more information, visit apogeedigital.com/product/clearmountains-8068/
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