If you’ve ever chased the sound of records mixed by Bob Clearmountain – think Chic, Sister Sledge, or Springsteen – you’ve heard the magic of his custom Neve 8068 console. Now, that legendary tone is available in your DAW with Clearmountain’s 8068, a plugin that faithfully recreates every circuit of Bob’s hand-modified desk.
Meticulously modeled down to each component, Clearmountain’s 8068 captures the unmistakable analog warmth, harmonic depth, and musical EQ that helped define some of the most iconic pop and rock mixes of the past 40 years. Whether you’re dialing in drums, lifting vocals, or tightening up a stereo bus, the 8068 plugin delivers a rich, responsive character that instantly feels “finished.”
A standout feature of Clearmountain’s 8068 is its 3-band EQ, inspired by Bob’s modded console and offering more frequency options than the classic 1073. The response is inherently wide and musical, but a high-Q mode lets you zero in when precision is needed — perfect for cleaning up mids or adding top-end shimmer.
Where Clearmountain’s 8068 really shines is its dual input modes. Line mode adds subtle harmonic color and console-style depth, while Mic mode opens up a palette of saturation, crunch, and even lofi grit at extreme gain settings. You can use it to add gentle warmth or push into aggressive textures that still feel smooth and musical.
An Auto Gain feature intelligently compensates for volume changes as you increase Mic gain, letting you focus on tone without constantly juggling fader levels. It’s a smart touch that streamlines workflow while encouraging experimentation.
Whether you’re looking for a vibey front-end channel strip or a tool to breathe analog life into sterile tracks, Clearmountain’s 8068 has you covered. Get the Apogee Digital Clearmountain’s 8066 here for $99.
