VQA-154 American Vintage EQ

Chef's Recommendation

EQ à la Carte

The VQA-154 is a rare and highly desirable four band equalizer module from the 1970s which made its way into many famous broadcasting and production studios worldwide. Its mid band filters are built around  inductors and the fully discrete output stage drives a serious output transformer – this EQ comes with all the right ingredients for making it a prominent choice on your menu.

Precision Meets Character
The plugin is a versatile and easy to use EQ which provides classy clean tones and pleasant coloration which always sound musical. Once the bands are turned up a bit, things will start to get interesting... the VQA-154 delivers a firm sound featuring interesting textures without ever turning harsh or bloated: The perfect blend between precision and character.

Sound Shaping Toolbox

The VQA-154 comes with a full-fledged set of features making it the EQ of choice for many different sources, including a gain compensated drive control, continuous filter gains, linear output control as well as stereo, linked and mid/side operation modes. The signature interaction of gain and bandwidth is designed to become a crucial part of your personal sound shaping recipes.

One of a Kind

The VQA-154 has that certain vibe which is hard to resist. Its pleasing harmonics combined with unique filter characteristics create a sound that can rarely be found in the box. Forming recognizable tones is one of its most satisfying disciplines, and it truly shines on the mix buss, too, where it makes everything fall into place and come together perfectly.

Features

• Rare and Desirable: The VQA-154 is a highly sought-after 1970s four-band equalizer, known for its presence in famous broadcasting and production studios around the world.
• Inductor-Based Mid Bands: Features mid-band filters built around inductors and a fully discrete output stage, driven by a powerful output transformer, offering authentic analog warmth.
• Musical and Clean: Delivers classy clean tones and smooth, pleasant coloration, always remaining musical without becoming harsh or bloated, even when pushed.
• Precision and Character Blend: Provides a perfect mix of precise control and rich character, offering firm sound with interesting textures as the bands are adjusted.
• Versatile Sound Shaping: Includes gain-compensated drive control, continuous filter gains, linear output control, and supports stereo, linked, and mid/side operation modes, making it adaptable to various sources.
• Signature Gain-Bandwidth Interaction: The unique interaction between gain and bandwidth allows users to fine-tune their sound with precision, perfect for crafting signature tones.
• One-of-a-Kind Sound: The VQA-154’s pleasing harmonics and distinct filter characteristics offer a sound that stands out from typical digital tools, adding a unique vibe to any mix.
• Shines on the Mix Buss: Exceptional for mix buss use, where it helps everything come together, creating cohesive, balanced, and polished mixes.
• Ideal for Personal Sound Recipes: Designed to be a key ingredient in shaping personal sound styles, with the right balance of tone, texture, and flexibility.

System Requirements

Mac (64-Bit only)

• Intel compatible or Apple Silicon CPU
• 2GB RAM
• Mac OS 10.12 or newer
• A display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
• A VST2, VST3, AAX or AudioUnits compatible host

Windows (32- and 64-Bit)

• Intel compatible CPU (at least 2 GHz recommended)
• 2GB RAM
• Windows 7 or newer
• A display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
• A VST2, VST3 or AAX compatible host