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If you're reading this and aren't subscribed you should! This channel has a big emphasis on how things sound which I really appreciate, as much as I love plugindr graphs lol its great to come to a place and just get down to what matters: The sound!

The UAD makes the sound more rounded and gives it a more analog feel, KIT has more of the top but not as thick or rounded as the UAD. For me the UAD would be the go-to honestly. Thanks for the video 🙌

Thanks for the review dude! I did try to UAD one as well but ultimately chose the KIT for features and price. Love my UAD stuff, but this KIT plugin is the REAL DEAL!!

Dave, Im currently working through your "mixing with analog plugins" course, and I have to tell you that the way you teach and the length and breadth of your explanations have made super difficult concepts easier to grasp for me. Your courses are the best there is, in my opinion. I know this is completely unrelated to this video--but I wanted to thank you for all the time, dedication and hard work you put into teaching.

Worth listening just for the rocknroll!

Thanks for doing this. I just got the KIT couple days ago. Liking it so far.

Hi, great real world test. I believe the UAD 1073 is already available natively within the spark subscription or can be purchased separately for native now. So that may allow you to run it on more tracks.

KIT sounds fuller ,but UAD sounds overall deeper .Both surprisingly very similar. Love your videos as always

Very intrigued by the master section of the N73. Going on to my next mix

UAD did it for me ! 💪🏽💪🏽

You always do a great job, Dave. Thank you for taking the time on this comparison :)

More warm low-end in UAD and more precise high-end in the Kit. I like both, but as a bassist I tend to prefer the UAD. Would be nice to switch between UAD / Kit / None, to better hear what the plugins do.

The Kit plug-in felt more like hardware to me personally. A little more natural and open. The UAD Sounds more mid-rangey but in a forced, artificial way. It sounds like you started with the UAD and then copied those settings onto the KIT which automatically “favors” the UAD… I’m willing to bet if you started on the KIT Plugin the UAD would not sound favorable at all. I own the Universal Audio Plugin and BAE hardware… the KIT sounds way closer to the BAE to my ears. Not as cramped, more “forward to back”/“in the room with the music” realistic dimension. Thanks for doing this, David!

I don't need extra features, the master bus can be sorted out with other methods. UAD sounds evenly balanced. If a plugin introduces a different high end straight out the bat, compensation for that is required, if not desired. The differences are minimal, however, overall the UAD sounds slightly less hyped, without the fizzled, thiner high-end . Now that UAD 1073 is with spark, it's a no brainer, I'm sticking with UAD. True the eq can be changed, however if UAD sounds perfect out the box, by default, this is a better option to go with. IMHO.

I actually prefer the KIT, the top end is noticibly brighter, though that can always be dialled back , if that is your preference. I think the considerably higher CPU usage of the UAD is definitely a concern, that said, once it goes native, that may no longer be a problem. It is hard to make a definitive decision from YT audio, so if trials are available, it may be wise to trial several plugins at a time to make a choice between the different options. I also saw a video recently which suggested the Noise Ash 73 could also be a contender for a top quality 73 emulation.... let the ear Gods decide.

That KIT jumps out. KIT wins in this shootout

Also gotta remember that the KIT is modeled after the BB console. So tonally it’s prob very close to the BB console, but could be different than any other Neve 1073. Personally I liked the UAD, but both sound very good.

In this example, the UAD wins by a mile, in my opinion. More depth, punchier, warmer and kinda sounds more “real”. If any of those words make sense.

I don't know, that KIT plug-in sounded like a bigger, fuller sound to me. It sounds like the "Rupert Neve Designs" 5088 48 channel console at my school, Full Sail. That's just my opinion. I do wish, you used one more audio sample like pop or hip hop. Great video. #nathanbankhead #nathanbankheadmusic

I don't have UA Hardware so I'm looking for an alternative for the UAD Neve. The Kit is impressing, but when I'm only focussing on the hihat theres a whole lot more "space" behind the UA : )

73's Are my favorite : )

Well that didn't take long. Kit immediately sounded mushy compared to the UAD at least to my ears. Punch, tightness and crispness was lost. Too bad because I was looking for an actual equivalent to UAD 1073 until UAD 73 goes native. Comparing UAD 1073 with Modular p42 Climax would be very interesting.

Great video. Agree to you regarding the difference in sound between the two. The Kit sounds more like hifi. I have the old Kit version. Can you upgrade to the new one for free? Can you compare it also to the Plugin Alliance version?

teh scheps 73 is enough for me but UAD native is really cool (apart the sad fact they dont offer the Avalon)

Why not use the UADx native version and save the DSP? It's already Spark native.

I like the Ac guitar with the kit. I can hear more pick attack.

the UAD 1073’s already native through Spark or if you owned it.

UAD 1073 is Native since months, both Apple and Windows platforms.

The 1073 is available for Spark

Hi! its almost 2024, which is your favorite neve emulation? have you also tried the noiseash one and how does it compare to uad?

Hey Dave have tried Analog Obsession version of a 1073? Would love to hear your thoughts

Actually there is a native version of the UAD plugin. Good comparison anyway 👍🏻

greatt video👏🏻👏🏻🔥

The UAD 1073 is now part of Spark.

UAD WIN

Dedicated DSPs are fast becoming obsolete

The Kit loses depth and warmth compared to the UAD IMO.

UAD sounds more natural.

UAD WIN