ValveDesk
Vintage Tube Tone Colorator
• Vintage inspired tube tone colorator.
• Three tube modes shaping clarity, warmth, or saturation.
• Post-tube EQ for musical tone sculpting.
• Adds harmonic depth and analog-style character.
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What is ValveDesk?
ValveDesk is a vintage tube tone colorator designed to add warmth, texture, and harmonic character to individual tracks and mix buses.
It features three distinct tube types for different harmonic flavors, plus a 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) and an optional analog noise circuit.
From subtle glue to full-bodied saturation, ValveDesk enhances your sound with musical depth and classic character.
Tube Type Details
Type 1 — Classic, Clear, Punchy
Harmonic profile: Dominated by odd harmonics (3rd, 5th, 7th), creating a dense midrange and tight low end.
Sound character: Clear, aggressive, and forward. Similar to analog console or transistor-style drive.
Best for: Sources that need presence and definition.
Type 2 — Clean, Warm, Musical
Harmonic profile: Even harmonics (2nd, 4th) are more prominent, with minimal overall harmonic distortion.
Sound character: The cleanest and smoothest tube mode. Stays natural and stable even at higher input levels, adding warmth without breakup or harshness. Comparable to a vintage tube preamp in its sweet spot.
Best for: Warm, organic tones, or smoothing/refining a sound.
Type 3 — Saturated, Thick, Energetic
Harmonic profile: A rich blend of even and odd harmonics with high density across the full range.
Sound character: Thick, dimensional, and energetic. Adds depth and grit with light drive, and becomes more aggressive with higher input levels.
Best for: Sources that need strong presence, energy, and harmonic weight.
Key Features
3 selectable tube models
Harmonic warmth and analog texture
3-band musical EQ (Bass / Mid / Treble)
Optional analog noise circuit
Minimal, intuitive interface
Requirements
- macOS 10.13 or later / Windows 10 or later (64-bit only)
- VST3 / AU compatible DAW
- Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
- Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel) support