BB F66/67

BB F66/67

Sale price$99.99

A Fairchild-inspired compression with a smooth, musical tone. Designed for warmth, punch, and character, it’s the perfect tool for vocals, drums, and mix bus processing.

Customer Testimonials

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Joe Chiccarelli

Grammy Winning Mixer/Producer/Engineer

U2 The White Stripes Beck The Strokes

"This definitely captures the tone and character of the original unit. All my sessions at Blackbird always included this compressor!"

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JOHN MCBRIDE

Owner, Blackbird Studio

"The 660’s warmth and depth are irreplaceable— the F66 gives me that same feel every time."

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ROSS HOGARTH

5x Grammy Winning Mixer/Producer/Engineer

Mötley Crüe Def Leppard Keb’ Mo’ Van Halen

"This definitely captures the tone and character of the original unit. All my sessions at Blackbird always included this compressor!"

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JEAN-MARIE HORVAT

Mixer/Producer/Engineer · 6x Grammy Winner

Michael Jackson Beyoncé Robin Thicke

"The rich tone is so satisfying—mid/side makes a piano come alive or a flat kick a beast!"

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RYAN SANCHEZ

Mixer/Producer/Engineer · 6x Grammy Winner

The Walking Dead Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

"The BB plugins are among the best analog emulations—F66 & F67 add unique harmonic character to any source."

The Legend Reborn.

Deep within the heart of Blackbird Studio lies a sacred rack of gear, meticulously curated and fiercely protected: Martina’s vocal chain. This exceptional collection, featuring John and Martina McBride’s handpicked favorites, is a testament to their pursuit of sonic perfection.

The F66/67 plugins embody the essence of Martina McBride's personal Fairchild 660 Compressor as a true real world model.

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The F66 and 67 give you the secret sauce behind some of the most beloved tracks ever recorded, adding that unmistakable warmth and control heard on countless records. It's like having a piece of music history in your studio, giving your recordings that same timeless quality.The F66 and 67 give you the secret sauce behind some of the most beloved tracks ever recorded, adding that unmistakable warmth and control heard on countless records. It's like having a piece of music history in your studio, giving your recordings that same timeless quality.

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Form & Function

Two Plugins – One Price

BB F66

The BB F66 replicates Martina McBride's iconic 660 with that classic warm, rich tone. Carefully modeled to ensure that it captures the true character and feel of the original.

BB F67

The BB F67 has the same legendary 660 sound with the added offering of a 670s mid/side processing and individual stereo controls, providing more flexibility and creative possibilities.

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Features
  • Console Frequency Response: Accurately sampled from 10 Hz to 96 kHz using KIT’s proprietary Full Range Modeling Technology (FRM).
  • Auto-Gain: Enhances usability as you add gain on the mic pre. The fader level will adjust the output automatically to maintain dB level.
  • Continuous Gain: Optionally removes the notched movement of the mic pre gain, giving you more control of gain level.
  • EQ Selection: Choose between 3 different EQ's available on the API Legacy Console.
  • Master Buss: Replicates the unique tone and effect of an API master buss amp, inspired by Blackbird's API Legacy console master channel.
  • Analog Hum: Sets the level of ~60Hz noise applied to the signal.
  • Oversampling: Adjust oversampling from Low, Medium, or High, for higher definition or to relieve CPU of intensive processing and aliasing.
  • Tooltips: Displays the amount of gain (+/-) on each EQ band (to the nearest tenth of a dB), and percentage for the Mic Pre.
  • Resizable 3D GUI: You can click and drag the bottom right corner to change the size of the plugin, or select set sizes from the options menu.
  • Fader Color: You can change the color of the fader between black, silver, red, blue, and teal.
  • Includes: 100+ Custom Pro Presets.
System Requirements & Compatibility
  • A FREE iLok account and iLok License Manager installation is required.
  • Activation support for iLok Cloud or iLok gen 2 or 3 keys, and Machine (host computer).
  • 2 activations are provided per license purchase for use.
  • macOS 10.14 or above (Intel, and M-Series).
  • Windows 7 or above (Intel i3, AMD Quad-Core, or later).
  • A 64-bit operating system and DAW is required.
  • A Compatible DAW or Host is required for AAX, AU, and VST3 formats use (64-bit only).
  • Minimum 4 GB RAM and 4 GB free disk space.
Distribution Formats
  • VST3 (Steinberg Virtual Studio Technology 3).
  • AU (macOS Audio Unit).
  • AAX (Avid Audio Extension).
  • Compatible with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) that support the formats mentioned above.
  • Supports mono and stereo signals.