fBox Audio has officially released fBox, a comprehensive virtual analogue studio designed for Windows. This suite combines a full mixing console, a versatile rack, and nine multi-mode processing plug-ins, offering a complete production environment. The developer, flakebelly, crafted this studio from his home in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, aiming to deliver the hardware experience he always wanted but could never own.

What Does fBox Include?

The centerpiece is fBox Console, a 32-channel analogue-modelled desk with 8 group buses, 2 aux sends, 300 insert slots, and an integrated 16-track tape machine. It also features a multi-pass automation system and runs as a VST3 plug-in or as a standalone application that loads audio files directly. This flexibility means you can build a mix without a DAW, and one licence covers both versions.

Alongside the console, fBox Rack allows you to host up to eight VST3 effects within a console channel, complete with preamp, summing, and output stages. The suite also includes nine processing plug-ins—fComp, fEq, fPre, fSat, fMod, fTape, fVerb, fDelay, and fDrone—which together contain 62 distinct models. These range from nine compressors to six tape machines, ensuring a wide sonic palette.

Unique Character and Free Metering

A standout feature is the per-instance serial numbers assigned to every plug-in. This mimics the natural variations found in hardware units, giving each instance its own subtle character. You can save, recall, and pin these settings as defaults. Additionally, fMeter is a free metering suite that includes a VST3 plug-in and an offline batch analyzer. It measures loudness, phase, and mono compatibility, and its offline tool can analyze up to 100 files at once, printing detailed reports.

All paid plug-ins offer a 14-day trial with no payment details required. The introductory pricing lasts for three months, making this an attractive entry point for producers. Below is a summary of the key features and bundles.

Features

• 32-channel console with integrated 16-track tape machine
• Standalone application for direct audio file loading
• Nine multi-mode plug-ins with 62 models total
• Per-instance serial numbers for unique character
• Free fMeter metering suite with offline batch analysis
• Three quality tiers and patch cards in every plug-in

Pricing and Availability

fBox is available now for Windows (VST3). The full studio bundle is priced at £249 (regularly £499) during the intro period, while individual plug-ins start at £29. The free fMeter can be downloaded separately. All prices are in GBP and exclude VAT.

For those interested, the introductory offer lasts for three months, after which regular prices apply. This launch provides a robust, all-in-one solution for Windows-based producers seeking a virtual analogue studio with a unique twist.

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