TubEQ

TubEQ is an analog-modeled equalizer that combines the musical character of two legendary EQs with a tube stage in a single processor. Its low section is modeled on the iconic Pultec EQP-1A, its six bands on the Maag EQ4, and after them sits a tube stage modeled on a 12AX7. With every knob at 0 and Tube Level at 0 the sound passes untouched, and each section comes in as you turn its knobs up. From the studio-defining low-end warmth heard on countless classic recordings to the crystal-clear "Air" that makes modern productions sparkle, TubEQ delivers authentic analog sound with the convenience of modern digital control.

Features

• Pultec EQP-1A Low Section: LF Boost and LF Atten lift and cut the lows below the selected LF Band frequency (20, 30, 60 or 100 Hz), up to about 16 dB of boost and 19 dB of cut. Turned up together they give the famous "Pultec Trick": a lift in the deep lows with a gentle dip of about 2 dB around ten times the LF Band frequency.
• Six Bands Modeled on the Maag EQ4: Broad 10 Hz, 40 Hz, 160 Hz and 650 Hz bands, a 2.5 kHz band that boosts or cuts everything above it, and Air Gain that lifts the top from the selected Air Band (2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 40 kHz) for the legendary Maag "Air": open, sparkling highs that enhance perception of detail and space.
• Original-Style Steps: The Steps switch makes the six band knobs click to 21 steps, as on the original. Switched off they turn freely again, and each knob returns to where it was.
• 12AX7 Tube Stage: Tube In sets how hard the signal drives the tube and Tube Level sets the amount of tube, from subtle harmonics and gentle compression to a heavier, louder sound.
• Auto Gain: Takes back off what the EQ bands add to or take from the whole range, so everything they don't touch stays at its level and only their own boosts and cuts change the sound.
• Clean Output Stage: Output trim (±12 dB), a 0dB Clip that holds the output at 0 dBFS, and an Effect In switch that passes the input through untouched. TubEQ works in mono and stereo and adds no latency.
• Modern Workflow: Factory presets, undo and redo, adjustable panel opacity and a resizable interface.