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TDR VOS SlickEQ – Gentleman’s Edition takes SlickEQ‘s concept to new heights and adds an exotic “Tilt”-filter flanked by flexible low-pass and high-pass filters. Five distinct EQ models provide a rich set of predefined EQ curves and behaviours for the three main semi-parametric filter bands.
SlickEQ GE offers a switchable EQ non-linearity and seven different output stages. These options offer subtle and interesting textures, from the typical “mojo” often associated with high-quality analogue audio gear, up to more obvious saturation.
An elaborate auto gain option automatically compensates for changes of perceived loudness during EQ (within reasonable limits) and a gain-trim feature helps controlling peak overloads with ease. The 64bit multi-rate processing scheme (a.k.a. “internal re-sampling”) practically eliminates typical problems of digital EQ implementations such as frequency-warping, quantization distortion and aliasing.
Besides the primary controls, the plug-in comes with an array of additional helpers: Advanced preset management, a frequency magnitude plot, undo/redo, quick A/B comparison, copy & paste, an online help, editable labels, mouse-wheel support and much more. Finally, SlickEQ GE allows to exclusively process the stereo sum or stereo difference without external sum/difference encoding (see “M/S” microphony).
Features
- 64bit “delta” multi-rate structure
- Three semi-parametric filter bands, each with two shape options
- Five distinct EQ models: American, British, German, Soviet and Japanese
- Low-band offers an optional phase-lag able to delay low frequencies relative to higher frequencies
- High pass filter with optional “Bump” mode
- Low pass filter with two different slopes (6dB/Oct and 12dB/Oct)
- Parametric Tilt filter with optional “V” mode.
- Seven output stages: Linear, Silky, Mellow, Deep, Excited, Toasted and Funky
- Smart EQ actions: Match Pink, Match reference, De-resonate and Auto HP/LP.
- Highly effective loudness compensated auto gain control
- Frequency magnitude response display including a real-time analyzer
- Stereo, mono, left, right and sum/difference (mid/side) processing options
New in Version 1.3.1
- Added VST3 support.
- Added UI scales: 100%, 125% and 150%.
- Added "Live" quality mode offering zero-latency operation.
- Fixed DC appearing in "funky" saturation mode.
- Added "Dual Mono*" mode (stereo operation with randomized tolerances).
- Added new saturation mode "Seven".
- Added Smart Operation Panel.
SlickEQ is a collaborative project by Variety of Sound (Herbert Goldberg) and Tokyo Dawn Labs (Vladislav Goncharov and Fabien Schivre).
System Requirements
Windows
- Win XP SP2 or above
- VST (32-bit / 64-bit)
- AAX (64-bit only)
Mac
- macOS 10.9 or above
- VST, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
Important note: the Mac version of this software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems.
Dave Pensado
Grammy Award-winning mix engineer.
"This little guy sounds amazing."
Reviews Summary
While it aims to provide a helpful overview, it may not capture every perspective or detail. We encourage you to read individual reviews to make an informed decision.
Reviewers highly recommend this TDR EQ plugin, praising its exceptional sound quality, flexibility, ease of use, and outstanding value. Key highlights include its useful utility features, such as the auto-gain function, sweetening capabilities, and the standout phase rotation button on the low band.
