Try how much a second hand focusrite liquid mix is nowadays... great eq's, great compressors, great hands on interface... and no CPU usage...

Voxengo Curve EQ:

http://www.voxengo.com/product/curveeq/

On top of sounding great, it has a mix of features you won't find in any other EQ and is currently on sale for $72.

Voxengo GlissEQ is $99.95.

In terms of equalization, any quality parametric EQ is as good as any other. If you know what you're doing you can make any EQ work. What differentiates one from another is features and ergonomics. GlissEQ simply has the most features of any EQ under your price ceiling.

MeldaProduction MEqualizer (free)
IIEQPro or LP10 ($29)

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There's a big difference between linear phase, minimal phase, upsampling/oversampling, etc.

Anyway, I'll +1 Gliss EQ, both it and Curve EQ can accomplish much more than the other EQ's listed here.

True, which is why I included the weasel-word "quality", because any quality EQ will offer an oversampling option. Any quality EQ will offer a variety of filter types.

What differentiates one from another is primarily features and ease-of-use. GlissEQ has lots of features, and once you figure out what the heck "Dynamic" really means in the context of the GlissEQ paradigm, it's pretty user-friendly.

The choice of linear versus minimal phase probably doesn't enter into the OP's quest, though, since I presume he's looking for a general-purpose track EQ. And under $100.

Are there even any linear-phase EQs for under $100? I don't know.

Yes, there are a few: someone mentioned DDMF LP10, along with CurveEQ and the imaginatively titled Linear Phase Graphic EQ.

I think you are going in a good direction.

Now, mixcontrol is really killer......though currently it's mo' money and might offer too much.......and it's currently being updated (you'd have to wait for the newest version)

Anyway, I think that is a terrific product at a VERY good price

My most used eq is DMGaudio Equality but I didn't mention it since it's out of the price range.

You won't regret buying IIEQPro.

APULSOFT" Apqualizer

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Under $100.00 ($79.00?)

Awesome EQ!

These are some Waves options:
Q-Clone: $48 - has a list of hardware eqs it can model
Renaissance EQ: $49 - some people swear by it
Audio Track: $18 - basic, but can't beat the price
Q-10 paragraphic EQ: $80

You can demo any/all and decide which one works best for you, before you pay a dime. At Waves Universe we sell each one at a small discount.

I really like the DDMF Eq's for this!

For the least expensive option, IIEQPro by DDMF.
If you need a good but cheap linear phase eq, try LP10 by DDMF.

No one mentioned Voxengo's outstanding Harmoni EQ (v3), which also has upsampling and dynamics features, as well as selectable amounts of added harmonics (including 'clean'). It has become my 'go to' eq lately, even though I have Uad's Trident, Neve 1073 & 1081, Precision EQ and Manley Massive Passive.

The beauty of Harmoni EQ is the compression and expansion features - compression gives you that 'instant' tape comrpession vibe, whereas 'expansion' makes otherwise dull tracks 'pop'. Also, the harmonics features to warm things up. It has been a lifesaver on many occasions and is much more CPU friendly than Curve EQ (and possibly Gliss EQ). I think it is also a tiny bit cheaper than Gliss. It is also easier to use than the other two Voxengo EQs. And the dynamic behavior is different than Gliss EQ.

I think all the Waves EQs mentioned earlier suck, IMHO, with the possible exception of Q-Clone, which is limited and tricky to work with.

Incidentally, there is an ongoing argument about the difference (or lack thereof) between digital eq's, which you might want to check out on Gearslutz.. I think the verdict is still out; plus, the supposed lack of differences don't take into account added features like harmonics, oversampling, component modelling, resolution (calculation bit depth), etc (and how well these features are implemented). There is one point made in the argument I agree with - watch out for eq's marketed based on their pretty GUIs (that usually remind you of some classic piece of outboard gear); make sure that there are real differences at hand, and not just the same eq algorithm* with a pretty interface (*algorithm not taking into account features like upsamling, harmonics/noise and modelling, there are only a few common digital eq algorithms used for general purpose minimum phase eq's).

For the most outstanding eq's regardless of cost or cpu usage, I recommend Algorithmix's Red (Linear Phase) and Blue (Minimum Phase).

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Although OTOT a LiquidMix is well worth the money and dirt cheap really (yeah they are being discontinued but i wouldn't part with mine!). Its a tough one to call on $100 or below EQ plug-ins really unless its something very specific. aPqualizer is very versatile so i could not imagine paying out for FabFilter Pro-Q when it does the same things. GlissEQ is good but not as straight up for a paragrahic EQ (that is good though as it has plenty of features that a regular EQ does not), CurveEQ by Voxengo would work well
and sounds spot on. Ain't tried EQuality but Dave obviously knows what he is doing, If demo'd probably would buy and ditto COMPassion and if it were between Pro-Q or EQuality then i would take EQuality anyday of the week.
DDMF are total VFM, high-quality and it is hard to wrong with IIEQPro, Reaplugs ReaEQ is great, Another one that is sort of like the already mentioned freeware edition of Electri-Q is NoNameEQ (more specifically the splitted version for L/R and M/S EQ and free).

I would grab a demo of all that fit the criteria *if it were me* including the over budget ones just incase one of them clicks with you

Which GUI works best for you and its layout (if not user editable of course) is easy on the eye would be the most important area for me to be weighing up *so long as the EQ plug-ins on trial do what you want it to do of course* As it is going to be open, tweaked and stared at alot

So again as usual there is no 'best' and never will be, More "What EQ under $100 would best suit/work for my needs?"

All the best

Dean

I'd take all of them if i needed any Gary. Q-Clone i like stacking up the curves of the various captured EQs which can give great results and the factory captured EQs cover alot of ground. Then have Q-10 for more precise cuts/problem solving. Great duo for the money

even if someone does not have an iLok it is a one off painless purchase (to all ye dongle loathers!) :p