Fuse Audio Labs has just launched Tube Lab, a channel strip plugin emulating vintage tube hardware, available now at an introductory price of $29. Tube Lab combines a multi-tube preamp section, a Baxandall-style EQ, and an optical compressor, all with flexible signal routing. It's made for producers, mixers, and vocalists seeking colorful analog character inside their DAW.
What’s New in Tube Lab?
Tube Lab brings together three classic modules in a single plugin:
- Multi-tube preamp stage inspired by high-voltage analog gear
- Baxandall-style, musical EQ for smooth lows and highs
- Optical compressor with fast or gentle dynamics shaping
- Free module order—rearrange EQ, compression, and preamp positions as needed
The routing feature is a highlight, letting you place the modules in any order to suit various sources and workflows (for example, EQ before or after compression). Each section uses Fuse Audio Labs’ well-tested circuit modeling, ensuring authentic saturation, transients, and harmonic distortion.
System Requirements & Formats
Tube Lab supports all major plugin formats and platforms:
- VST3, AU, and AAX formats
- Compatible with Windows and macOS (including Apple Silicon)
- Suitable for DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, and Studio One
Pricing and Upgrade Path
Tube Lab is available now at an introductory price of $29 on the Fuse Audio Labs website. After the intro period, the price will revert to $59. No special upgrade deals are mentioned for previous plugin owners, but the low intro price makes it accessible. If you own other Fuse Audio Labs plugins, expect the familiar authorization system and update process.
Who Is Tube Lab For?
Tube Lab is for anyone seeking an all-in-one analog channel strip: indie producers, vocalists, mix engineers, and fans of tube coloration. It’s a practical everyday tool for drum busses, vocals, guitars, and synths—basically anywhere you want classic hardware warmth and flexible channel processing.
Quick Facts: Fuse Audio Labs Tube Lab is $29 during intro (regular $59), available for VST3, AU, and AAX DAWs on PC and Mac directly from Fuse Audio Labs.
Ready to inject analog vibe into your tracks? Check out Tube Lab on Fuse Audio Labs’ website.
FAQ
Is the Fuse Audio Labs Tube Lab channel strip plugin compatible with my DAW?
Tube Lab supports VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats on Windows and macOS, covering all major DAWs.
How long is the $29 introductory offer available?
Fuse Audio Labs has not specified an exact end date for the intro price, so purchasing soon is recommended.
What makes Tube Lab different from other channel strip plugins?
Tube Lab stands out for its flexible module routing and authentic multi-tube preamp sound modeled on high-voltage analog circuits.