MusicTech: The Newton Channel “might be the best studio investment you could ever make”

“…it’s crystal clear that this is a first-class front end…”

“Using both high-pass and the parametric mid-band EQ to cut low-end rumble and low-mid muddiness creates a brilliant tone, which is perfected with just a hint of added 16kHz super-top. A mild taming of dynamics, using the VCA compressor before the EQ in the signal path produces a final sound easily equal to our studio’s best outboard gear.”

“Experimenting with the Silk Red control is a blast, adding an airy openness that traditional EQ cannot provide…[Blue] provides extra strength in the lows to create a fabulously fat tone.”

“We award full marks to Rupert Neve Designs for this exceptionally capable and versatile channel strip, which not only sounds fantastic, but is also well laid out and boasts excellent build quality. The Newton isn’t a bargain basement design by any means, yet it could be the best hardware investment you ever make.”

– John Pickford, MusicTech