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wackob · Post by **wackob** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:06 pm

What are your go to EQ plugins? If you could only use one EQ plugin what would it be?

I'm loving TDR Slick EQ M and Parametric EQ 2, very interested in getting the Pro Q 3.

mike_the_ranger · Post by **mike_the_ranger** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:12 pm

ProQ3 for sure as a mix of static & dynamic eq in one plugin. It's used on every single mixer track here in every single project. Right behind are the tonenboosters EQ and the HOFA EQ as a "more advanced" dynamic eq.

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:13 pm

I algo got the TDR SlickEQ M, but I'm really more comfortable working with the TDR Nova as my go-to EQ for tracks.

J. Smith · Post by **J. Smith** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:36 pm

FabFilter Pro-Q 3. Does everything I want from an EQ, I love it.

3lu5iv3 · Post by **3lu5iv3** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:47 pm

My current favorites are Digital EQ in Falcon and ReEQ for Reaper

mcnelson · Post by **mcnelson** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:30 am

ProQ is a little too $$$ for my wallet; for the budget conscious, Toneboosters EQ4 is fantastic value for its capabilities; all TB stuff is ridiculously good value and very highly regarded among the community.

sonicpowa · Post by **sonicpowa** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:45 am

Crave eq. Waves F6 for dynamic eq.

roman.i · Post by **roman.i** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:54 am

Some daws have an integrated eq, and that one I would prefer, less clicks - faster workflow

GaryG · Post by **GaryG** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:58 am

I could easily just use reaeq but like ddmfs iieq too, the free version from soundbytes is great, just missing a few band etc.

dionenoid · Post by **dionenoid** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:18 pm

DMG Equilibrium

fese · Post by **fese** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:38 pm

I could absolutely get by with what Cubase provides: the channel EQ for common tasks and Frequency for advanced stuff.
That being said, I prefer Tonebooster’s EQ4 for workflow reasons and dynamic EQ. Tried ProQ but I didn’t feel the difference in price - more than 100 bucks - was worth it (that “grab the resonance” feature was nice, though...)

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:41 pm

roman.i wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:54 am Some daws have an integrated eq, and that one I would prefer, less clicks - faster workflow

That's a great point actually. In Studio One, the EQ integrates itself into the send FX dialog, so that you have a visible display there, without opening the EQ's GUI, and you can adjust the nodes there. Cubase has something similar in the channel settings.

TBH, I never saw the need for a third party EQ, but, YMMV.

wackob · Post by **wackob** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:09 am

Toneboosters Equalizer 4 seems awesome but do you guys think its worth buying if I have the TDR Nova GE?

Aloysius · Post by **Aloysius** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:15 am

Ableton Live - EQ Eight

fese · Post by **fese** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:06 am

wackob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:09 am Toneboosters Equalizer 4 seems awesome but do you guys think its worth buying if I have the TDR Nova GE?

Nova is a parallel EQ, E4 isn’t. So there will be sonical differences, in my experience, you can’t make nova grab as much as a “normal” serial EQ, it always sounds somewhat mellower. So if you want a drastic cut somewhere to remove a resonance or ringing or want a mighty boost for the snare in the hi end, TB EQ4 might be more suitable for that task. nova might be great for hi shelving a vocal for giving it some “air” without being harsh.
So imho they are for different use cases, although there might be overlaps.
Personally I use EQ4 way more often than Nova, but that is just personal preference, I see EQ4 more as a standard channel EQ and Nova for special purposes. Ymmv.

Best workhorse EQ