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The Fairchild 670, the Pultec EQP-1A, and the Pultec MEQ-5 are among the most sought-after pieces of gear in audio history.
Jack Joseph Puig is among the most sought-after producers and mixing engineers in the music industry.
When JJP requires the perfect sound, he turns to these studio legends. Now, Waves has precision-modeled these rare pieces and captured every detail of their rich harmonic complexity.
PuigChild 670/660
Compressor/Limiter
From the recording studio to the record lathe, the Fairchild was renowned throughout the vinyl era for its advanced compression techniques and incomparable sound.
Throughout the vinyl era, the original Fairchild 670 compressor was ubiquitous: From the recording studio to the record lathe, the Fairchild was renowned for its advanced compression techniques and incomparable sound. We’ve captured every distinctive nuance of Jack Joseph Puig’s Fairchild 670 along with every detail of its rich harmonic complexity.
Featuring
- Lateral Vertical Mode (MS Compression) for Optimal Stereo Imaging
- Linked & Unlinked Modes
- Up to 24bit, 192kHz Resolution
- Mono and Stereo Components
- Supports TDM, RTAS, VST, AU
- PC and Mac Compatible
Controls
- Input Gain -20 to 0
- Threshold 0 to 10 (0.1 steps)
- Time Constant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- On/Off On, Off
- Mains Off, 50Hz, 60Hz
- Link Left/Right, Linked, Lateral/Vertical
- Output -18dB to 18dB (0.1 steps)
PuigTec EQP-iA
Program Equalizer
A remarkable replication of JJP’s own Pultec, heard on dozens of popular recordings.
The Pultec EQP-1A is renowned for its unique ability to boost and cut the same frequencies simultaneously, thereby creating a resonant shelf. The PuigTec EQP-1A is a remarkable replication of Jack Joseph Puig’s original hand-crafted unit, heard on dozens of popular recordings from artists including Weezer, Black Crowes, and Panic At The Disco.
Featuring
- Unique resonant low shelf boost
- Digidesign Icon support
- Up to 24bit, 96kHz resolution
- Mono and Stereo components
- Supports TDM, RTAS, VST, AU
- PC and Mac compatible
Controls
- Low Band Boost 0 to 11 (18 dB boost, 0.1 steps)
- Low Band Attenuation 0 to 11 (18 dB cut, 0.1 steps)
- Low Band Frequency 20Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz, 100Hz
- High Bell Boost 0 to 11 (18 dB boost, 0.1 steps)
- High Bell Bandwidth (Q) 0 to 11 (0=sharp 11=wide, 0.1 steps)
- High Bell Frequency 3kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz
- High Shelf Attenuation 0 to 11 (18 dB cut, 0.1 steps)
- High Shelf Frequency (Atten Sel) 5kHz, 10kHz, 20kHz
- In In/Out
- Output -18dB to 18dB (0.1 steps)
- Mains Off, 50 Hz, 60 Hz
PuigTec MEQ-5
Midrange Equalizer
A mainstay at high-end studios for decades, the MEQ-5 is the perfect complement to the PuigTec EQP-1A.
The distinctive tonal characteristics of the MEQ-5 have made the original Pultec hardware a mainstay at high-end studios for decades. The midrange PuigTec MEQ-5 and the broadband PuigTec EQP-1A together comprise a full range vintage EQ chain.
Featuring
- Midrange complement to EQP-1A
- Digidesign Icon support
- Up to 24bit, 96kHz resolution
- Mono and Stereo components
- Supports TDM, RTAS, VST, AU
- PC and Mac compatible
Controls
- Low Mid Frequency 200Hz, 300Hz, 500Hz, 700Hz, 1000Hz
- Low Mid Peak 0 to 11 (10dB boost, 0.1 steps)
- Mid Frequency 200Hz, 300Hz, 500Hz, 700Hz,1000Hz, 1.5kHz, 2kHz, 3kHz,4kHz, 5kHz, 7kHz
- Mid Dip 0 to 11 (10dB cut, 0.1 steps)
- High Mid Frequency 1.5kHz, 2kHz, 3kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz
- High Mid Peak 0 to 11 (10dB boost 0.1 steps)
- In In/Out
- Output -18dB to 18dB (0.1 steps)
- Mains Off, 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Over the past three decades, JJP has helped redefine the role of the mixing engineer in contemporary music. And as a producer, he relies on vintage hardware and cutting edge software to create complex aural tapestries that capture and transcend the artist’s vision.
Modeling the MagicConnoisseurs of vintage recording equipment know that no two units of the same make and model sound exactly alike. Tubes, capacitors, and other components (not to mention wear-and-tear) work together to give each piece its own unique personality. So when Waves decided to model the rarest of rare studio hardware (the Fairchild 670, the Pultec EQP-1A, and the Pultec MEQ-5), we turned to Jack Joseph Puig.
Legendary among audio aficionados for his extensive collection of exceptional, hand-picked outboard gear, Puig gave us exclusive access to model his most prized processors, and worked closely with Waves through every phase of the development process. Together with many of his personal presets, these precision models deliver the distinctive sound of JJP’s favorite classics.
Green Day. Black Eyed Peas. The Rolling Stones.
U2. Fergie. John Mayer. Sheryl Crow. Klaxons.
Panic At The Disco. Weezer. Counting Crows.
Pussycat Dolls. Goo Goo Dolls. The Black Crowes.
Switchfoot. No Doubt. Mary J. Blige.
They all have one thing in common. Jack Joseph Puig.
Step into the recording suite. The walls are covered with hand-selected hardware assembled over decades. This is where Jack Joseph Puig houses his incredible collection of meticulously maintained vintage audio gear. This is his living legacy.
Puig's Picks
The vintage hardware modeled in the JJP Analog Legends are among the rarest, most coveted pieces in the audio world. The PuigChild 660, PuigChild 670, PuigTec EQP-1A, and PuigTec MEQ-5 are based on these acclaimed units.
About JJP Analog LegendsJJP Analog Legends is the result of an ongoing Waves research and development project that has lasted over 3 years.
Fairchild compressors are among the very rarest pieces of recording gear; it’s rumored that less than 50 were originally manufactured. One of the first things we discovered when testing Fairchilds is that each model sounds different. In fact, even within the same stereo module, each channel can sound and behave differently! Only a few fortunate studios in the world have multiple units, with the opportunity to compare the subtle differences between them. And so, our quest for the best sounding Fairchild led us to producer/mixing engineer Jack Joseph Puig, well-known in audio circles for his enviable collection of hard-to-find gear.
Jack loaned us his very best sounding unit, and we painstakingly analyzed and modeled its every attribute, replicating its sound and behavior to the point where the software was virtually indistinguishable from hardware. Jack was an indispensable part of the development process, greatly assisting the Waves team by testing and fine tuning the software models of his hardware, as well as contributing an extensive library of his personal presets.
So when you fire up the PuigChild, it’s almost as if you were working together with Jack Joseph Puig in Ocean Way studios. Better yet, it’s as if he loaned you a Fairchild. And not just any Fairchild; his BEST Fairchild.
About Fairchild
Among gear aficionados, the stereo Fairchild 670 is considered the most coveted of all compressors, not only because of its pristine sound, but also its rarity and price: 670s routinely go for tens of thousands of dollars on the vintage market. (They originally cost less than $1000.) With 20 vacuum tubes and 4 hand-wired transformers in a hefty 6 rack-space chassis, these hard-to-find units weigh in at a robust 65 lbs.
Designed by Estonian-born Rein Narma in the early 1950s, both the stereo 670 and its mono counterpart the Fairchild 660 use single push-pull amplification stages with extremely high control voltages. Both variable-mu limiters are unique in that they use tubes for gain reduction as well as amplification. Compression takes place directly in the audio path, rather than being routed to a separate circuit.
Prior to the 660 and 670, Narma’s Gotham Audio Developments had built consoles and components for such luminaries as Rudy Van Gelder and Les Paul. Shortly after Paul asked Narma to build a limiter, Sherman Fairchild caught wind of the project, licensed the design, and hired Narma to come onboard as the company's chief engineer. After his stint at Fairchild, Narma relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and became vice president of Ampex, pioneers of multitrack recording equipment.
About Pultec
Custom-engineered and built by hand, the original Pultecs have long been a top choice of leading recording and mastering engineers. Pultecs are renowned for their ability to accentuate individual frequency ranges without significantly altering other frequencies.
In 1951, Gene Shenk and Ollie Summerland of Pulse Techniques Inc. introduced the first passive program equalizer, the EQP-1. Using equalization circuit designs licensed from Western Electric, the initial Pultecs suffered the gain insertion losses typical of passive filters. So, they added a gain makeup stage, using a push-pull design with multiple vacuum tubes. The result is the classic we’ve come to know as the EQP-1A.
Conceived and created for broadband equalization, the EQP-1A features four low boost/cut frequencies, three high-cut frequencies and seven HF boost points, along with a bandwidth control for shaping the high boost curve. The EQP-1A and the MEQ-5 together comprise one of the best known equalization chains in audio history.
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