30 Best EQ Plugins, and Ultimate Guide to EQ Released!
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 39 posts since 22 Jul, 2012 from London, UK
Mod edit: Active discussion continues in this thread: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=373966
Thought you guys would be interested to hear about some new EQ-related stuff happening on GetThatProSound.com:
A round-up of the best EQ plugins of every description available in 2013:
30 Of The Best EQ Plugins In The World
http://getthatprosound.com/30-of-the-be ... the-world/
I'll be putting the list up in installments over the next few days, the first part is up now, together with an intro to classic EQ.
The Ultimate Guide to Equalisation
http://getthatprosound.com/ebook-store/
My third after Reverb and Compression, this is written to be as pragmatic as possible, answer all the common questions and provide an approach for using EQ in a mix context. It's been a lot of work to make it worthy of the 'ultimate' tag, so take a look and let me know what you think, of any of the guides.
Cheers everyone!
George
GetThatProSound.com
Thought you guys would be interested to hear about some new EQ-related stuff happening on GetThatProSound.com:
A round-up of the best EQ plugins of every description available in 2013:
30 Of The Best EQ Plugins In The World
http://getthatprosound.com/30-of-the-be ... the-world/
I'll be putting the list up in installments over the next few days, the first part is up now, together with an intro to classic EQ.
The Ultimate Guide to Equalisation
http://getthatprosound.com/ebook-store/
My third after Reverb and Compression, this is written to be as pragmatic as possible, answer all the common questions and provide an approach for using EQ in a mix context. It's been a lot of work to make it worthy of the 'ultimate' tag, so take a look and let me know what you think, of any of the guides.
Cheers everyone!
George
GetThatProSound.com
“The height of cultivation runs to simplicity.” – Bruce Lee
http://www.getthatprosound.com
http://www.getthatprosound.com
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- KVRer
- 8 posts since 11 Dec, 2011 from Latvia, riga
I produce music for about 5 years now and its never too much to read something new about music production. I discovered your web throught this forum and I liked it. Keep up doing your great work.
Cheerz
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- KVRAF
- 7397 posts since 20 Jul, 2004 from Clearwater
george [GTPS] wrote:Thought you guys would be interested to hear about some new EQ-related stuff happening on GetThatProSound.com:
A round-up of the best EQ plugins of every description available in 2013:
30 Of The Best EQ Plugins In The World
http://getthatprosound.com/30-of-the-be ... the-world/
I'll be putting the list up in installments over the next few days, the first part is up now, together with an intro to classic EQ.
The Ultimate Guide to Equalisation
http://getthatprosound.com/ebook-store/
My third after Reverb and Compression, this is written to be as pragmatic as possible, answer all the common questions and provide an approach for using EQ in a mix context. It's been a lot of work to make it worthy of the 'ultimate' tag, so take a look and let me know what you think, of any of the guides.
Cheers everyone!
George
GetThatProSound.com
I'm pretty sure Pro-Q does not offer any saturation.george [GTPS] wrote:1. Fabfilter Pro-Q
Having gone on about the significance of past EQs , you could say the Pro-Q is the face of EQ in 2013. It combines a fast and intuitive GUI, massive flexibility if desired (24-band EQ, anyone?) and awesome sound, providing digital transparency or characterful saturation where needed. Definitely worth checking.
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- KVRAF
- 1800 posts since 10 Feb, 2007
I discovered your site through kvraudio too.
I will buy your 3rd book when I'm home after work. I like the previous 2 books.
I will buy your 3rd book when I'm home after work. I like the previous 2 books.
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- KVRAF
- 3817 posts since 8 Mar, 2006
Pro-Q #1 and EQuality on 2 ?!
Now there's a subjective pick! fair enough tho...
Waves PuigTech on 3 ... really? From all the other Pulteq style eqs you think that sounds the best? I'm sorry but I think not!
What about NI Enhanced EQ or OverTone PTC-2A?
hmm.. Although I tested most of them and agree that they are great tools, but it turns out that it doesn't seem fair to put a number on any of them, don't you agree?
Now there's a subjective pick! fair enough tho...
Waves PuigTech on 3 ... really? From all the other Pulteq style eqs you think that sounds the best? I'm sorry but I think not!
What about NI Enhanced EQ or OverTone PTC-2A?
hmm.. Although I tested most of them and agree that they are great tools, but it turns out that it doesn't seem fair to put a number on any of them, don't you agree?
- KVRAF
- 14977 posts since 13 Nov, 2012
Thanks for posting this, very interesting.
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Simon Morrison Simon Morrison https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=246134
- KVRist
- 104 posts since 22 Dec, 2010 from California
Hi George,george [GTPS] wrote:Thought you guys would be interested to hear about some new EQ-related stuff happening on GetThatProSound.com:
A round-up of the best EQ plugins of every description available in 2013:
30 Of The Best EQ Plugins In The World
http://getthatprosound.com/30-of-the-be ... the-world/
Cheers everyone!
George
GetThatProSound.com
Your list includes plug-ins that are not available on the Mac platform - it would be valuable to include platform compatibility in the list, or only list plug-ins that are available for both Mac and PC. The inclusion of supported formats (AU, VST, RTAS, AAX, UAD) would also benefit the list.
Simon
Simon Morrison • Audio Architect • Mastering Engineer • Music Technologist
[ www.MorrisonStudios.com ]
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- KVRian
- 853 posts since 3 Nov, 2006 from Poland
+1 my exact thought while I was reading the listSimon Morrison wrote:Your list includes plug-ins that are not available on the Mac platform - it would be valuable to include platform compatibility in the list, or only list plug-ins that are available for both Mac and PC. The inclusion of supported formats (AU, VST, RTAS, AAX, UAD) would also benefit the list.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 39 posts since 22 Jul, 2012 from London, UK
Thanks for mentioning - now corrected!djanthonyw wrote:I'm pretty sure Pro-Q does not offer any saturation.
I certainly do agree, which is why I wrote "the list is not in rank order" in the introduction :p3ee wrote:Although I tested most of them and agree that they are great tools, but it turns out that it doesn't seem fair to put a number on any of them, don't you agree?
But thanks for making the point, I'm sure others have legitimately drawn the same conclusion from the numbers. I'll try and highlight this more in the article.
The numbering is mainly so you have some idea of where you are and how far into the list you are as you scroll down the page.
Yes, this is something I usually do include when listing plugins - I'll update the entries with this info in the next installment. Thanks for the reminder.Simon Morrison wrote:The inclusion of supported formats (AU, VST, RTAS, AAX, UAD) would also benefit the list.
Thanks for the comments and generally keeping me on my toes you guys!
GeorgeGTPS
“The height of cultivation runs to simplicity.” – Bruce Lee
http://www.getthatprosound.com
http://www.getthatprosound.com
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 39 posts since 22 Jul, 2012 from London, UK
Thanks manducator, you rule!manducator wrote:I discovered your site through kvraudio too.
I will buy your 3rd book when I'm home after work. I like the previous 2 books.
“The height of cultivation runs to simplicity.” – Bruce Lee
http://www.getthatprosound.com
http://www.getthatprosound.com
- KVRian
- 1147 posts since 24 Jul, 2008 from England
Horses for courses? -3ee wrote:What about NI Enhanced EQ or OverTone PTC-2A?
The overtone sounds really harsh (to my ears) up top, compared to the IK Program EQ
- KVRAF
- 2134 posts since 11 Oct, 2007 from Almanya
Don't forget the Maag and ReaEQ.
The only ones I normally use, after years of experimenting.
The only ones I normally use, after years of experimenting.
Yup, I recently installed the demo of the Overtone and played with it. While it is usable, I wouldn't recommend it - as against the IK one.audiosabre wrote:The overtone sounds really harsh (to my ears) up top, compared to the IK Program EQ3ee wrote:What about NI Enhanced EQ or OverTone PTC-2A?
I don't work here, I just feed the trolls.
My sales thread @ Market Place
My website with lots of free stuff:
Sampled drums and instruments | Clipping plugin | Shure SRH840 EQ correction presets | SFZ syntax mode for Coda2
My sales thread @ Market Place
My website with lots of free stuff:
Sampled drums and instruments | Clipping plugin | Shure SRH840 EQ correction presets | SFZ syntax mode for Coda2
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- KVRAF
- 1800 posts since 10 Feb, 2007
I bought the book yesterday and skimmed through it. Looks good!george [GTPS] wrote:Thanks manducator, you rule!manducator wrote:I discovered your site through kvraudio too.
I will buy your 3rd book when I'm home after work. I like the previous 2 books.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 39 posts since 22 Jul, 2012 from London, UK
The second installment - 11-20 - of the 30 EQs are now up.chokehold wrote:Don't forget the Maag and ReaEQ.
The only ones I normally use, after years of experimenting.
Thanks for the reminder about Maag chokehold, didn't include it in my original outline but it's in now
Hope you guys find it amusing and informative - the final part will be up tomorrow!
Cheers everyone
GeorgeGTPS.
“The height of cultivation runs to simplicity.” – Bruce Lee
http://www.getthatprosound.com
http://www.getthatprosound.com