Try The 73 on vocals, bass or guitars when equalisation and input character belong in the same decision. Drive gives you a separate way to explore colour alongside the EQ curve.

A starting point

Set drive while listening to the source dynamics, then use the high-pass filter and three bands to place the sound. Compare changes at similar output levels.

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Mac formats: AU · VST3 · AAX Native
Windows formats: VST3 · AAX Native
DSP edition: AAX DSP for compatible Pro Tools HDX systems; Native formats included.

Native and DSP + Native

The 73

Add transformer-style colour and shape tone with drive, three EQ bands and a high-pass filter.

Install and update through https://lydtrold.com/installer. Activate with the licence from your receipt, select the plug-in and install with your DAW closed.

Included in the corresponding Complete Native / Complete DSP editions.

Universal 2 plug-in: Intel from macOS 10.15 and Apple silicon from macOS 11. The public Mac installer requires macOS 12 or later.

Mac: AU, VST3 and AAX Native. Windows: VST3 and AAX Native. The DSP edition includes Native formats plus AAX DSP for compatible Pro Tools HDX systems.

Install and update through https://lydtrold.com/installer. Choose Mac or Windows, enter the licence key from your receipt, select the plug-in and install with your DAW closed.

Use Lydtrold Installer for macOS or Windows. Native includes AU on Mac, VST3 and AAX Native. DSP + Native adds AAX DSP for compatible Pro Tools HDX systems.

Try the full plug-in for 14 days, or activate an individual licence or Complete Bundle.

Native price: €9 intro (2026) · €19 from 2027
DSP + Native price: €19 intro (2026) · €39 from 2027
Collection access: Included in Complete Bundle for your edition
Activations: Up to three computers

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