Classic Tube Character Inside Your DAW

AudioScape Golden58 Preamp brings the sound and character of AudioScape’s Golden58 stereo tube preamp into your DAW.

Developed in collaboration with Kiive Audio, the plugin is based on the original Golden58 hardware circuit created by Chris Yetter and the AudioScape team. The original hardware was a limited-run design built around six tubes and four NOS input transformers, using the 5879 tube as a central part of its sound.

The result is a preamp and saturation processor designed to add analog-inspired warmth, harmonic content and drive to a wide range of audio sources.

Six Tubes and Four NOS Transformers

The Golden58 hardware design used premium NOS 5879 and 12AU7 tubes along with four NOS input transformers. AudioScape describes the circuit as an original design inspired by the character of classic tube preamps while incorporating its own modern touches.

In plugin form, Golden58 brings this tone-shaping concept into an in-the-box workflow.

Use subtle settings to add warmth and thickness, or push the processing further for stronger saturation and harmonic character.

More Than a Preamp

Golden58 is not only designed for microphone-style preamp coloration.

It can also be used as a saturation tool across your entire production.

Use Golden58 on:

• Vocals
• Drums
• Drum buses
• Bass
• Electric guitars
• Acoustic guitars
• Synths
• Keys
• Samples
• Mix buses

Auto-Gain for Better Level Matching

One of the software-specific additions is Auto-Gain.

When increasing saturation, the perceived loudness of a signal can also increase. Auto-Gain is designed to help maintain more consistent output levels after the saturation and harmonics stage, making it easier to judge tonal changes without being misled by a simple volume increase.

Output Trims for More Saturation Control

Golden58 also includes Output Trims, providing additional flexibility when balancing drive and output level.

This allows producers and engineers to push the processing while retaining more control over the resulting level and saturation behavior.

Key Features

• Stereo tube preamp and saturator
• Based on the AudioScape Golden58 hardware
• Developed with Kiive Audio
• Six-tube hardware design inspiration
• 5879 tube-based circuit concept
• Four NOS input transformers in the original hardware
• Vintage-inspired harmonic saturation
• Auto-Gain control
• Output Trim controls
• Suitable for individual tracks and buses
• Adds warmth, weight and harmonic character
• VST3 support
• AU support on macOS
• AAX support

System Requirements

Product FAQ

What is AudioScape Golden58?

Golden58 is a stereo tube preamp and saturation plugin based on AudioScape’s Golden58 hardware design.

What does Golden58 do?

It adds tube-inspired preamp coloration and harmonic saturation to audio sources.

Can I use Golden58 for vocals?

Yes. The original Golden58 design includes a Voice switch intended for vocal tracking, while the plugin can also be used as a tone and saturation processor on vocal recordings.

What is Auto-Gain?

Auto-Gain helps maintain more consistent output levels after the saturation and harmonics stage.

Can I use Golden58 on a mix bus?

Yes. It can be used on individual tracks, groups and buses when you want additional harmonic coloration and saturation.

Does Golden58 work in FL Studio?

Yes. The plugin supports VST3, which is supported by compatible versions of FL Studio.

Does Golden58 work in Logic Pro?

Yes. The macOS version supports AU.

Does it support Pro Tools?

Yes. Golden58 supports AAX.