a pex am 10 mixer preamp profiles for nam

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A-PEX AM-10 Mixer Preamp Profiles for NAM

Raw vintage color with gritty harmonics and a forward, energetic midrange.

51 review

“I’m tired of 'transparent' preamps.” — Derek

$24.99

Vintage tone. Raw character. Forward energy.

The AM-10 is not about clean transparency — it’s about adding attitude to your signal.

With its classic mixer circuit design, it introduces harmonic richness, subtle saturation, and a slightly gritty edge that brings sources forward in a mix.

TSC Ecosystem

From Capture to chain.

Standard .nam files that work in any compatible NAM player. Load them into TSC Rack 2, combine them with other Captures, and use the chain directly in your DAW.

TSC Rack 2 with four Captures loaded; slot 04 runs R-NVD M-BT – Modern Clarity in L/R Split mode.
  1. 01NAM Capture
  2. 02TSC Rack 2
  3. 03Your DAW

Explore TSC Rack 2 → Read the NAM Guide →

Audio Demo

Compare the original hardware signal and the NAM profile across a range of sources — bass, guitar, synth, and more.
Each example demonstrates how closely the profile captures the tone, dynamics, and harmonic response of the hardware.
The NAM and hardware samples are gain-matched to allow for a more accurate evaluation of the capture’s fidelity.
For additional context, a dry (unprocessed) version is also included.

What’s Included

A set of AM-10 preamp profiles captured at different gain stages.

Profiles included:

  • AM-10 – Base Gain
    Vintage tone with subtle harmonic depth and clarity.
  • AM-10 – Pushed Drive
    Driven input with added grit and forward character.

Sound Characteristics

  • Harmonics build naturally as input is pushed
  • Midrange becomes more forward and present
  • Subtle saturation adds energy and character

Why this capture is different

  • Multiple gain stages captured for tonal variation
  • Consistent calibration across profiles
  • Focused on vintage mixer-style coloration

Technical notes

FormatNAM (.nam)
ArchitectureNAM A2
Sample Rate48kHz
Capture TypeReal hardware
CalibrationStudio-level gain staging

Gain Staging Advice

Our captures are pre-calibrated at -18 dBFS input level.
For best results, we recommend feeding the plugin with an input signal close to -18 dBFS.

Due to gain reduction during the profiling process, the output level of a loaded profile may be slightly lower than the original input signal.

Please adjust the Output control to match your source level or to reach your preferred listening volume.

Reviews (1)

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Derek –

    I’m tired of ‘transparent’ preamps. Sometimes you just need a signal to bite through the speakers, and the AM-10 does exactly that. I ran a dull-sounding snare and a thin male vocal through this profile, and it instantly added that gritty, forward energy that makes a track feel alive. Total game changer for my workflow.

    This review was submitted in exchange for a discount coupon

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This product consists of digital NAM profiles captured from real hardware. All products are independently developed by TSC (Tokyo Studio Capture) and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any hardware or software manufacturers. Any product names, references, or visual elements are used strictly for descriptive purposes only. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

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