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Wagner Sharp

by Nick Crow Lab
Best for Guitarists and producers who want a tube-style preamp stage for DI guitar, double-tracked parts, drums, or synths before cabinet simulation and further tone shaping.
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Key Features

  • Tube guitar preamp emulation.
  • Up to 64x oversampling depending on host sample rate.
  • Two channels for stereo or double-tracked sources.
  • Channels activate when input is present to reduce idle processing.
  • 64-bit floating-point processing.
  • Supports all sample rates.
  • Windows and macOS VST/AU downloads listed in version 1.0.

Description

Wagner Sharp is a tube guitar preamp emulation from Nick Crow Lab for VST and AU hosts on Windows and macOS. It supports up to 64x oversampling depending on the host sample rate, 64-bit floating-point processing, all sample rates, and two signal channels that activate when input is present.

The catalog lists version 1.0 downloads for Win 32 VST, Win 64 VST, Mac VST, and Mac AU. The two-channel design supports stereo or double-tracked sources, while the separate builds cover both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows VST hosts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wagner Sharp?

Wagner Sharp is a tube guitar preamp emulation from Nick Crow Lab. It is intended as a preamp stage in a VST or AU processing chain.

How many channels does it provide?

The plug-in has two channels and can operate in stereo mode for double-tracked sources. Each channel activates when there is signal at its input.

Which formats and systems are listed?

The catalog lists Win 32 VST, Win 64 VST, Mac VST, and Mac AU versions. All are listed as version 1.0.

What does oversampling do here?

Wagner Sharp supports up to 64x oversampling, depending on the host sample rate. The product description presents this as an option for cleaner high-frequency processing.

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