About VoosteQ
VoosteQ is a Japanese audio plugin developer known for crafting analog-modeled tools that bring the warmth, character, and tactile feel of vintage British studio hardware into the digital realm. The company emphasizes analog circuit simulation technology to deliver rich sonic textures and musicality.
VoosteQ Plugins
1. Model N Channel
Overview & Features
- A comprehensive channel strip that models British-made hardware, including preamps, compressors, EQs, transmitters, vintage units, and the signal chain of professional studios.
- Offers:
- 3 Preamp types
- 2 Compressor types (feedback-style units)
- 3 EQ types
- 5 analog flavor simulations (transformers, circuitry, tape-like textures)
- A Condition knob (New → Old → Aged), altering both sound and GUI.
- 108 total variations combining its modules.
- Additional features: 2× oversampling, 64-bit internal processing, low CPU load, stereo/mono support up to 192 kHz, Apple Silicon compatibility, and standard plugin formats across major DAWs.
User Reception & Notes
- Positive feedback:
- Gearspace review (June 15, 2025) highlighted its “snappy and punchy” analog sound, seamless gain compensation between preamp stages, and intuitive design. The reviewer called it “one of those rare plugins that actually makes you feel like you’re working with hardware.”
- Community members praised its variety of tonal options, fast workflow, and “analog glue” effect: “So easy to dial in a good sound… This is like that [hardware]”.
- Highly praised on Reddit:
“Voosteq's Model N channel I personally believe is a vastly underrated plugin… Sounds better than the competition I’ve used… I love it, and would recommend it to anyone.”
- Some criticisms:
- A user on KVR reported that the plugin could make tracks sound a bit flat or fuzzy compared to other Neve models.
- Others noted GUI scaling issues on high-DPI displays, lack of visible gain-reduction metering, and a limited trim knob range (only down to –10 dB).
- Mixed comparison to high-end analog plugins:
- Many consider Model N on par with more expensive options like Acustica Gold or Nebula, especially given its price point.
Summary
Feature Details
Preamp options 3 types, with auto gain compensation
Compressor types 2 (Neve-style and SSL-style)
EQ types 3 variants including Neve flavor
Analog texture control 5 flavor modes, Condition knob for aging
Workflow & usability Fast sound dialing, intuitive GUI
System support Up to macOS 15 / Windows 11, Apple Silicon, major DAWs
Pros Affordable (~$19–20), rich analog tone, versatile
Cons GUI scaling, limited trim, no compression meter in DAW
2. Material Comp
- VoosteQ’s earlier release, a standalone compressor plugin, introduced prior to Model N. It made initial waves with introductory pricing and laid groundwork for their analog modeling approach.
- While there's less documentation, users have likened it favorably to Model N in terms of tonal flavor and cost-effectiveness.
In Summary
VoosteQ is a boutique developer crafting analog-modeled plugins with strong vintage character and value. Their current offerings:
- Model N Channel Strip: A powerful, studio-inspired tool delivering analog warmth and musicality across preamp, compressor, EQ, and tonal flavor modules. It’s budget-friendly yet rich in tonal depth.
- Material Comp: A dedicated compressor plugin in similar analog vintage style, respected for its sound and pricing.
Material Comp
A cutting-edge compressor that is equipped with ”DFP” a technology that VoosteQ spent 3 years developing to thoroughly reproduce the nuances of an analog circuit. Mastering grade signal processing technology can be achieved with an extremely low CPU load. The internal processing is fully 64 bit and produces sounds with unbelievable transparency.
6 analog model compressors
“Modern”, “60’s FET”, “Luxe VCA”, “Studio Master”, “OPTO”, “TUBE”.
6 saturation models of high-end analog preamps
This is used to generate skillfully designed analog preamp drive sounds, rather than strong distortion.
8 flavors that reproduce sounds from analog circuits
It thoroughly analyzes the ambiance, frequency, changes to the sound phases,
and other elements made when actually passing through the circuit of hardware and reproduces them.
It produces a completely analog sounds that cannot be reproduced using EQ.
4 original glues developed by VoosteQ that bring together all sounds
It is extremely effective, such as when blending further after adjusting the compressor.
It also has an effect on acoustic guitar and vocals, in addition to mix buss.
Special Section
The 3 features of the “Special Section” make the sounds of the Material Compressor even more appealing.
It is equipped with “Punch,” which produces a more offensive attack to enhance the features of the sounds,
“Groove,” which adds a groove that undulates in real time with the entry signals,
and “Imager,” which expands in stereo using techniques used at mastering studios.
Model N Channel
This plug-in models British-made preamps, compressors, equalizers, and transmitters.
It models multiple actual units, including vintage units, recent units, and modified units, and can be used in combination with them.
Model N Channel is not just modeling the sound of the original preamp, comp, and EQ alone.
It features modeling of the sound qualities and tones routed in large recording studios, including sounds through British consoles, cables, bantam patch bays, and even AD/DA, which can add a strong analog texture.
Preamp Section
Modeling of vintage 70's units to recently released units.
Compressor Section
This is a feedback type compressor modeled after two vintage British 70's units. THD, frequency response, etc. change organically and automatically according to the input signal and the amount of reduction.
Equalizer Section
This is a modeling of three equalizers, including vintage 70's units to recently released units. Not only the frequency response of each EQ, but also the distortion and texture are modeled.
Analog Flavor
Switches between sounds that simulate transformers and analog circuits. In addition to frequency response, it also simulates a comped feel and texture.
Included:
Material Comp: v1.7.11
Model N Channel: v1.0.5
home page
https://www.voosteq.com/material-comp/
https://www.voosteq.com/model-n-channel/
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