Neold U17 [win-osx] May 2026

While the original hardware had very few controls, the digital version adds modern versatility:

Features heavy custom transformers (iron) throughout the signal path to provide a "thick" and "3D" analog sound. Key Plugin Features NEOLD U17 [WiN-OSX]

The original hardware was custom-built by in Hamburg for the post-war NWDR (Northwest German Broadcasting) network. Only a few dozen units were ever produced, primarily used to boost signal-to-noise ratios in AM radio transmissions. It is famously documented in the "Braunbuch" , an anthology of technical descriptions for German broadcasting hardware. Technical Architecture While the original hardware had very few controls,

Provides automated settings for Attack and Release times. ranging from transparent to aggressive.

A proprietary knob that simultaneously adjusts the compression ratio and knee, ranging from transparent to aggressive.