Matt L has released NCL EQ, a free flexible high-quality 10 band parametric eq VST effect plug-in for Windows. It's designed to be clean, precise and to minimise digital artifacts such as frequency warping. Uses include mixing, tracking, and mastering.

The key features include:

• 64 bit internal precision.
• 10 Bands.
• Oversampling of the high bands.
• Selectable filter types.
• AB to quickly compare settings.
• Adjustable meter ballistics.
• Key commands for quick editing:
  • Control left click zeros gain controls.
  • Holding alt increases knob stiffness.
  • Holding shift allows fine tuning of the frequency control in steps of 100 Hz.
  • Holding shift+tab allows fine tuning of frequency in 1 Hz steps.