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Type: EQ
Emulation name: BRIT DESK 6
Hardware modeled: AMEC Angela (AMEK)
This is a classic (pre Neve) Amek console with a phenomenal track record. It had a very musical 4-band EQ, with low and high shelving and two sweepable mid bands. The Angela provided you with a very smooth and silky sound and plenty of bottom end if required. For those pre-digital heads: The sound is big, warm and very analog.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: TRANY 3
Hardware modeled: API 550A
Designed by the legendary Saul Walker in the late 60s, the discrete 550A was initially used as a modular OEM equalizer. The industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of the 550A and it found its way into many custom console designs. The combination of Walker's 2520 op amp, and the "Proportional Q" circuitry provides the user with an uncomplicated way to achieve acoustically superior equalization.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: TRANY 4
Hardware modeled: API 550b
Conceived for the API's consoles, the 550 "B" is a new version of the original 1967 550. The 550B's four EQ bands overlap significantly to act as a problem solver and sweetening device. Each band offers 7 switchable filter frequencies, ranging from 4 to 5 octaves. The "API Proportional-Q” widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: TRANY 5
Hardware modeled: API 559
Bell – Vari Gain, switched Freq x 7 (Bell 2, Bell 3….)
7 Identical bands to emulate a graphic EQ
This rare 9-band graphic EQ has bands with fixed frequency but variable cut and boost. All frequency bands are available due to Liquid Mix's drop-down menu options at the bottom of each band. A clean and reliable EQm well known for its sonic purity.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: SILVER 4
Hardware modeled: Avalon 2055
The AD2055 combines active and passive filter topologies with sonic excellence. It is the perfect solution for two-buss music-program equalization, special instrument EQ, FX applications and ultra high performance mastering studio's.
The AD2055 offers high-voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low noise.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: SILVER 2
Hardware modeled: Avalon Vt 737sp
The VT-737SP parametric equalizer utilizes 100% discrete, Class A, high-voltage transistors are used in the Avalon 737 for optimum sonic performance. It provides the smooth characteristics of an all-passive tube design. The enhanced mid-range bands can be extended by using the X10 frequency multipliers. The output amplifier utilises another dual triode vacuum tube driving a 100% discrete, Class A, high-current, balanced and DC-coupled low noise output amplifier.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: SILVER 3
Hardware modeled: Avalon Vt 747sp
The VT-747SP is a six-band program equalizer that utilises 100% discrete, Class A high-voltage transistors for optimum sonic performance. The six band STEREO program EQ has the smooth characteristics of an all-passive design. The frequency turnover, Q and amplitude ranges for each band provide a natural harmonic balance and the lowest phase change, while offering simple and effective tone control. A great work horse in mixdown and mastering situations.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: ZEBRA 2
Hardware modeled: Chandler Limited EMI Passive TG channel Abbey Rd
This is a Unique EQ! The Chandler Limited Channel is a recreation of several classic circuits and combines a TG2 preamp section with an equalizer that was redesigned from an equalization circuit used in the TG12410 Transfer or mastering console. It offers very sweet high frequencies with large inductor-based solid low frequencies, and a very high "Q" mid cut section.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: VINTAGE 3
Hardware modeled: EAR 822Q
The EAR 822Q equalizer is a simple passive device. EAR products always put the highest possible sound quality in the forefront. It is a characteristic of the 822Q that subtle equalization is not masked in effect by the distortion that is often the result due to inadequate active filters. The audio circuitry stays true to the EAR principles of simplicity and transparency.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: DIGI-FILTER
Hardware modeled: Focusrite Digital Low-pass and High-pass filter
Focusrite Digital Low-pass and High-pass filter
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: ISA115
Hardware modeled: Focusrite ISA 115
HPF - Switched Freq
LPF - Switched Freq
LMF bell - Fully parametric, x 3 Freq option
HMF bell - Fully parametric, x 3 Freq option
LF shelf - Vari Gain, switched Freq
HF shelf - Vari Gain, switched Freq
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: PLATINUM 1
Hardware modeled: Focusrite VoiceMaster
Focusrite's very own voice-optimised EQ features fixed bands for breath (high frequency) and mid (mid frequency) that can both be boosted or cut. A warmth band (low frequency) has selectable frequency and gain. There is also an extra band for removing unwanted mid frequencies called absence.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: HUGE TUBE
Hardware modeled: Manley Massive Passive
The MASSIVE PASSIVE is a dual-channel, four-band equalizer, with additional high-pass and low-pass filters. "Passive" refers to the EQ design not using any active circuitry. It only consists of metal film resistors, film capacitors and hand-wound inductors, thus giving you a massively beefy sound with super headroom and all-tube make-up gain amplifiers. It allows huge HF boosts without sibilance problems and a lovely fatness without mud.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: CLASS A 4
Hardware modeled: Neve 1058
This is one of the first Neve EQ's. A fantastic and yet complex sound hides behind the simplicity of the HF and LF controls and single MID section with switched frequencies. The mid section also significantly affects the HF when switched in, even with no lift or cut. Get used to Kc/s, which is the old term for kHz.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: CLASS A 2
Hardware modeled: Neve 1073
HPF - OFF and switched Freq
LF shelf - OFF and switched Freq, Variable Gain
MF Bell - OFF and switched Freq, Variable Gain, freq-dependent Q
HF shelf – Vari Gain
Born on the 10th of May 1970, the 1073 preamp is most likely the world’s most desirable and famous preamp. Designed for the Wessex A88 console, the module was used extensively during the 70s on a range of Neve consoles. The 1073 is a Class A circuitry module offering 3 bands of EQ with one fixed high frequency band and two switchable bands with cut and boost.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: PLATINUM 2
Hardware modeled: PLATINUM 2: based on a Focusrite Bass Factory
HPF – Variable Freq (linked to Band 2)
LPF – Variable Freq (linked to Band 1)
Bass – Vari Gain
Mid – Vari Gain
Treble – Vari Gain – optional HMF (lower freq) setting
LF shelf/bell – Vari Gain and Freq, optional high Q setting in bell mode
HF shelf/bell – Vari Gain and Freq, optional high Q setting in bell mode
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: OLD TUBE 3
Hardware modeled: Pultec EQH2
LF boost - Variable Gain, switched Freq
LF Cut – bands 1 and 2 are interactive with linked Freq
HMF bell boost - Vari Gain, switched Freq
HF shelf Cut - Vari Gain
The EQH-2 is a program equalizer, very similar to the EQP-1. It was designed to provide a smooth equalization across final mixes or individual tracks. It used high-quality transformers and a tube gain stage which is a push-pull design and as a result offers a much beefier character.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: OLD TUBE 1
Hardware modeled: Pultec EQP1
LF Boost - Variable Gain, switched Freq
LF Cut – Bands 1 and 2 are interactive (both use the same Freq control)
MF bell boost – Fully parametric
HF Cut - Vari Gain
One of the most distinctive features of the Pultec EQP-1, apart from its fabulous sonic character, is that it's a passive EQ, using only resistors, capacitors, and inductors to achieve equalization. As no amplifiers or followers are used, the different sections of the EQ interact with each other more than would be the case if active components were used.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: OLD TUBE 2
Hardware modeled: Pultec MEQ5
LMF bell boost - Vari Gain, switched Freq
MF bell cut - Vari Gain, switched Freq
HMF bell boost - Vari Gain, switched Freq
The MEQ5 produces a warm, smooth and sweet EQ contour, combined with an extremely high-quality tube audio signal path. Like most EQ classics, they are very easy to use: Grab a control, twist it and everything sounds great. The MEQ-5 allows you to boost and cut midrange frequency bands with silky smoothness and a lot of personality.
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: BRIT DESK 4
Hardware modeled: SSL E-series
HPF - Vari Freq
LPF - Vari Freq
LF shelf/bell - Variable Gain and Freq
LMF bell - Vari Gain, Freq and Q
HMF bell - Vari Gain, Freq and Q
HF shelf/bell - Vari Gain and Freq
This EQ defaults to the original “Brown Knob” circuit that was standard on all the early E Series consoles. In 1983, a new version of this EQ was developed with the aid of George Martin. The Black Knob EQ, as it became known, features enhanced cut and boost ranges together with a different control law as well as a steeper 18dB/octave high-pass filter for tighter control of low frequencies. This is basically the sound of a channel in a rack. It is easy to use, practical and when you have one you want to have more! You can push this EQ series to get what you’re after!
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Type: EQ
Emulation name: BRIT DESK 5
Hardware modeled: SSL G-series
HPF - Variable Freq
LPF - Vari Freq
LF shelf/bell - Vari Gain and Freq
LMF bell – Vari Gain, Freq and Q
HMF bell – Vari Gain, Freq and Q
HF shelf/bell - Variable Gain and Freq
This legendary G series channel EQ offers greater gain change than the E-Series EQ, and a slightly different curve. It includes a pre-boost dip and a pre-cut rise, as well as a broader Q for more extreme equalization. This is why many engineers use the SSL G-Equalizer to give character to the sound. The SSL EQ is an indispensable tool for your mix.
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