Advanced Higher
Preamp modelling
Preamp modelling simulates the tone and behaviour of analogue preamplifiers.
Level relevance: introduced at Advanced Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Preamp modelling plug-ins can add colour, saturation, harmonic character, or subtle distortion. They should be used carefully so character does not become unwanted muddiness or harshness.
Topics
ProcessingHarmonicsMixing
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Advanced Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Advanced Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and progression from lower levels.