Neural Tube Channel Strip
La Crème
An all-tube Vari-Mu compressor, 4-band EQ and stereo expander in one strip — smooth, buttery warmth from LSTM neural models.
Full-version trial for 15 days · 3 activations · Loyalty discount applies at checkout
See it in action
Walkthrough & demos
Overview & walkthrough
In action
“Very nice. Including an EQ is smart, because it makes it more of a channel strip.”
“The smooth compression is perfect for my mix bus.”
“The price/quality ratio of Tone Empire is unbeatable. Already one of my favourite brands of plugins.”
Beyond circuit modeling
Neural LSTM models trained at 96kHz on real tube hardware — analog character that responds to your input, not a static snapshot.
Every nuance of tube saturation, transformer coloration and component interaction is preserved in the neural model. The result is authentic analog behavior, dynamic like the original hardware.
At 44.1k or 48k, La Crème automatically engages 2× oversampling so the model always runs at its native rate; at 88.2k+ it runs natively for maximum efficiency.
Hear the difference
Before and after, on real material
Toggle between dry and processed audio while it plays.
What's inside
One beautiful strip.
Everything you need.
All-tube Vari-Mu compressor
The heart of La Crème — smooth, musical compression with natural tube warmth that glues a mix together beautifully. Modeled with Neural LSTM technology.
4-band parametric EQ
Musical curves and precise control for shaping any source, plus a 2-band stereo expander with all-pass decorrelation — width and dimension with mono compatibility intact.
Preset workflow
A curated factory library organized by source — drums, bass, mix bus, mastering — with favorites and instant A/B while you browse.
96kHz neural engine
LSTM neural networks trained at 96kHz with intelligent auto-oversampling — pristine at any session rate, efficient at high rates.
In session
The crème on top
Strap it on the mix bus, let the Vari-Mu breathe, and finish with a touch of air from the EQ. Smooth is the whole point.
Specifications
The fine print
| Type | Tube Vari-Mu channel strip — LSTM neural |
| Sections | Compressor · 4-band EQ · stereo expander |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX — 64-bit |
| macOS / Windows | Apple Silicon & Intel · Windows 10+ |
| Processing | 96kHz models · intelligent auto-oversampling |
| License | 3 activations · online activation |
| Loyalty | $29 for existing Tone Empire customers |
| Trial | 15-day full version, no feature limits |
Try before you buy
The demo is the full plugin for 15 days — decide with your ears.
Loyalty pricing
Own any Tone Empire plugin and La Crème is $29 at checkout.
Three activations
Studio, laptop and home setup — one license.
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