Zombie Rec. Audio Mammut - Ultimate Low-End Shaper
The Zombie Rec. Audio Mammut Channel is a revolutionary analog stereo device designed to sculpt bass frequencies up to 200 Hz with unprecedented precision and musicality. Born from the need to master the low end in modern music, the Mammut combines a proprietary compressor/expander, variable low-shelf EQ, high-pass filter, and saturation stage to tame, glue, and enhance sub-frequencies. Fully analog with no digital conversion in the signal path, it offers plugin-based remote control via Ethernet for seamless integration into DAWs, making it a game-changer for producers and engineers.
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Unrivaled Low-End Control
At its core, the Mammut’s compressor/expander uses a unique sidechain circuit to generate harmonics that enhance low frequencies while preserving punch and clarity. With independent attack/release controls, soft/hard knee options, and a crossover filter (85-200 Hz), it processes only the desired low band, ensuring unobtrusive dynamics control. The variable low-shelf EQ mimics vintage tube EQ boost-cut techniques, offering flexible shaping from 26-106 Hz, while the high-pass filter (16-44 Hz) eliminates rumble and emphasizes desired bass content.
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Versatile Saturation and Harmonics
The saturation stage toggles between transparent and colored signal paths, with transformer-driven odd harmonics for presence and optional even harmonics for tube-like warmth. A switchable pre/post-compressor saturation path adds further sonic flexibility, allowing harmonics to feed into the compressor for unique textures. The Listen Mode isolates low frequencies and harmonics for fine-tuning, ensuring precise control over the Mammut’s rich, musical output.
Seamless Remote Control
Despite its analog heart, the Mammut integrates modern convenience with VST3, AU, and AAX plugins (Windows/macOS) for remote control via Ethernet. The Hardware Hub software ensures reliable communication, instant preset recall, and session storage, with no audio processing or latency introduced by the plugin. This hybrid approach makes the Mammut ideal for both studio and live environments, supporting stereo, dual mono, or M/S modes for creative channel interactions.
Key Features of the Zombie Rec. Audio Mammut
- Fully analog stereo low-end shaper for frequencies up to 200 Hz
- Proprietary compressor/expander with harmonic-generating sidechain
- Variable low-shelf EQ (26-106 Hz) with vintage-style boost-cut behavior
- High-pass filter (16-44 Hz, 12/18 dB/octave) to cut rumble
- Saturation stage with odd (transformer) and even (silicon) harmonics
- Switchable saturation pre/post-compressor for diverse sonic flavors
- Crossover filter (85-200 Hz) and Listen Mode for low-band focus
- Ethernet-based remote control via VST3/AU/AAX plugins (Windows/macOS)
- Relay-based hard bypass for transparent signal path
- Supports stereo, dual mono, and M/S modes
- Precision components and custom knobs for durability and ease of use
Technical Specifications
- High-Pass Filter: 16, 21, 26, 31, 34, 44 Hz; 12 or 18 dB/octave slope
- Low-Shelf EQ: Low/High Frequencies: 26, 34, 44, 53, 72, 106 Hz; Gain: -3 to +3 dB (0.5 dB steps)
- Crossover Frequencies: 85, 100, 125, 200 Hz
- Compressor/Expander:
- Ratio: Compression: 1.25:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1; Expansion: 1:1.25, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:4
- Attack: 0.2, 0.75, 3, 10, 20, 30 ms
- Release: 5, 15, 30, 50, 100, 300 ms
- Makeup Gain: -6 to +6 dB (0.5 dB steps)
- Knee: Switchable hard/soft
- Saturation: Odd (transformer) and even (silicon) harmonics; Min to Max control; pre/post-compressor switching
- Metering: 6-segment LED for gain reduction/expansion (0.5-10 dB)
- Operation Modes: Stereo, Dual Mono, M/S
- Control: Ethernet-based via Hardware Hub (Windows/macOS); VST3, AU, AAX plugins
- Bypass: Relay-based hard bypass
