DRM-60

Intro

DRM-60 is a hybrid tube preamp, EQ, and compressor plugin inspired by one of the most unique analog channel strips ever built. It delivers warmth, punch, and harmonic richness to every signal path.

Description

Combining a tube preamp stage, a musical EQ, and a vari-mu compressor in a single unit, DRM-60 allows for complete tone shaping—from subtle coloration to full-on analog saturation. The plugin’s carefully tuned compression curve makes it ideal for everything from gentle leveling on vocals to tight punch on drums and bass.

Modeled after a high-end British analog channel strip, DRM-60 preserves the spirit of the original while expanding its flexibility with digital control and precision.

History

The hardware that inspired DRM-60 was first introduced in the late 1980s and became a staple in both tracking and mastering studios. Known for its lush tube tone and all-in-one versatility, it was often used on drums, vocals, and mix buses. We carefully recreated every stage—from its preamp transformers to the tube compressor section—resulting in one of the richest-sounding hybrid processors in the Antelope Audio library.

Included versions

Native Plugin: Runs on your Mac or PC without any additional hardware needed.