Why Access Analog is a Game-Changer for Producers

In a world saturated with plugins, virtual instruments, and software emulations, Access Analog offers something refreshingly real: remote control of physical, high-end analog studio gear. No emulation. No compromise. Just pure analog signal flow—streamed directly into your DAW session, from real racks in real studios.

At HIRO, we’re all about supporting tools that empower artists while breaking down the industry's traditional walls. Access Analog fits that mission perfectly.

What is Access Analog?

Access Analog is a platform that lets you process your audio through actual analog hardware over the internet. You upload your stems or stream audio live from your DAW via a plugin, and the signal gets routed through real hardware units—like Pultec EQs, SSL compressors, Studer tape decks, and more—sitting in Access Analog’s studios.

It’s the warmth, saturation, and unpredictability of analog, without the price tag, maintenance, or studio booking hassle.

Why This Matters

Let’s be honest: not everyone has access to $10,000 compressors or a pristine Neve rack. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn't be able to make records that sound like it.

Access Analog bridges the gap between indie producers and premium sound. Whether you're polishing vocals with a Tube-Tech CL1B, giving your drums some tape glue, or adding harmonic depth to your master bus, you're not approximating the effect—you're using the real thing.

A Hybrid Workflow That Makes Sense

The integration is surprisingly seamless. You drop the Access Analog plugin into your DAW session, choose your chain, and control everything in real-time. Faders move. Knobs turn. And every tweak is reflected in your signal path.

For those who live in-the-box but crave outboard color, this is a dream hybrid setup—with zero shipping, zero setup, and full automation recall.

It’s not about nostalgia. It’s about putting analog power into the hands of those shaping the future of sound—from bedroom producers to indie mixers and audio experimenters.

Want to Try It?

Whether you're chasing classic warmth, want to audition gear before investing, or simply want to see what your mix sounds like through a Manley Massive Passive—this is your moment.

Stay indie. Stay curious.