Back in September 2019 at the Studioszene show in Cologne, we met the team from German DIY recording equipment company Analoguevibes, who are now offering those of you who like to get your hands dirty and build your own studio gear the chance to be some of the first to buy, build, own and use a true studio great the Tube Program Equalizer in their first crowdfunding campaign.

How To Build Your Own Legend

After more than a year of searching, researching and having parts custom made and tested, the small team at Analogvibes have finally opened the pre-orders for their the Tube Program EQ or as we know it the Pultec EQP 1A. They are presenting it as a faithful, detailed re-creation of the legend for you the capable DIYer to get your hands dirty with and built yourself. This kit comes with everything needed to build an authentic, high-quality replica of the famous passive tube equaliser and it’s all in one box.

The Analogvibes guys are at pains to stress what they mean by authentic. This is not a “clone” like the many Pultec style EQs on the market. This is as close as one could ever get to a real Pultec EQP-1A without breaking the bank.

The list of included components is very impressive and pretty much speaks for itself. Some particular highlights are shown below.

• Custom made transformers which are technically identical to the vintage Triad HS56, HS29 and Peerless S217D which have the same dimensions, same footprint and same pin layout,

• Custom made inductor following original specification which is even potted in beeswax just like in vintage units,

• Custom made pots with the same modified log curves as vintage Allen & Bradley pots used in original Pultecs

• Original Pultec Bypass switches. These reissue made by Switchcraft specifically for Analogvibes

• The first 100 kits will even come with vintage original Pultec Bypass switches

• Custom made high-end rotary switches made by Blore-Edwards (supplier for Neve)

• Custom made filter capacitors by audiophile cap maker Mundorf in Germany

• Original Dakaware knobs

Of course, it all comes with a high-quality chassis that is made in Germany as per original specifications

If that wasn’t enough Analogvibes have made a series of video tutorials and e-papers for free, explaining how this amazing equalizer actually works, what it does and of course how to build one.

Last, but not least the purchase of the Tube Program Equalizer Complete Kit also includes an extensive building guide with hundreds of pictures with every step of the build explained as well as a wiring layout that shows how everything is wired up. This again follows the original specs of vintage units.

If all this sounds intriguing you can check out the Analogvibes website and if you just want to get on an order your own kit you can get in on the pre-orders via the Analogvibes orders page.

Also, check out the launch videos below to find out more about Analogvies, their latest kits and DIY hardware building.