FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIT Plugins Debuts NP A67 Plug-In, Bringing the Iconic
“Clovis Sound” to the Modern Studio
New Plug-In Emulates Custom Altec 1567A Tube Mixer
from Historic Norman Petty Studios
NP A67 Is The First in a Series of Plug-In Releases from
KIT Plugins and Norman Petty Studios
“Pure vintage ‘50s and '60s tones on tap” - Recording Magazine
“...absolutely nails its vintage intentions, while adding just enough additional features to make it a great flavorful addition to any modern mix.” - Recording Magazine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 15, 2025) – Award-winning audio software developer KIT Plugins today announced the release of NP A67, a meticulously modeled plug-in that emulates a custom-modified Altec 1567A tube mixer/preamp used at the legendary Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico—the birthplace of the unmistakable “Clovis Sound” made famous by early recordings of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and many more.
The NP A67 is the first product to emerge from a new, long-term exclusive collaboration between KIT Plugins and Norman Petty Studios, widely regarded as one of the most authentically preserved vintage recording studios in the world. This marks the beginning of a full line of Norman Petty Studio-inspired plug-ins and virtual instruments from KIT Plugins, aimed at celebrating the sonic heritage of this iconic studio, which has largely remained untouched since 1969.
A rack-mounted tube mixer, originally designed as a radio station preamp, the Altec 1567A Tube Mixer Preamp — known for natural tube saturation, harmonic richness, mild distortion and low‑end warmth — was repurposed by Norman Petty in his late 1950s console. Petty used three such units—heavily modified, with discrete solid-state circuitry—for L/C/R stereo signal paths.
Bringing the warmth and color of ‘50s and ‘60s analog gear into modern DAWs, KIT’s NP A67 delivers rich tube warmth, musical saturation, natural compression, and subtle harmonic color—reborn as a modern preamp and EQ plug-in for macOS and Windows (AAX, AU, VST3, iLok-protected).
The NP A67 is available now for $49. To learn more and purchase, visit https://kitplugins.com/products/np-a67.
The NP A67 blends authentic tube-driven tone with enhanced mid‑band control, all in a single-plugin workflow. Whether you're tracking vocals, drums, guitars, or mastering, NP A67 brings vintage character with modern flexibility—letting you sculpt rich, era-defining warmth across generations of recorded sound.
Key Features
Tube Saturation & Drive: Input controls emulate tube distortion when pushed toward 0 dB, mirroring the natural compression of the original mixers.
Analog Texture: Optional hum recreates generator noise from vintage components.
EQ Additions: While the bass and treble mimic vintage tone stacks, the mid peaking band is a modern tweak—introduced to augment tonal shaping without deviating from the original’s character.
Flexible Filters: HP (High-Pass) and LP (Low-Pass) Filters provide studio‑grade control to focus or tame frequency content based on use case.
Coming This Fall:
KIT Plugins and Norman Petty Studios will take over the September issue of Recording Magazine with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes studio content, an in-depth feature, and the first NP A67 plug-in review, exploring the rich legacy behind the Clovis Sound.
About KIT Plugins
Named in SonicScoop’s lineup of Best New Pro Audio Gear and Mixbus TV’s Best of NAMM (2025 & 2024), KIT Plugins has been praised for some of the industry’s best sounding plug-ins. KIT’s highly-regarded emulations have been featured by Billboard, Mix Magazine, Sound On Sound, Recording Magazine, Tape Op, MusicTech, American Songwriter, Produce Like A Pro and more. Recognized by Mix as one of the top Pro Audio Companies to Watch, their suite of digital audio plugins have earned accolades, including MusicTech’s Excellence and Choice Awards and Music Player’s WIHO (Wish I Had One) Award. Aiming to bring the best real-world recreations of rare analog gear to creators, KIT Plugins also partners with Blackbird Studio, one of the most in-demand studios in the world. KIT’s famous BB N105 plug-in was the first-ever channel strip emulation of the rare analog console in Blackbird Studio A, where musicians from Taylor Swift to Beck, and Dolly Parton have recorded. For more information, visit https://kitplugins.com/.
Disclaimer
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