3-Band EQ
Kilohearts
Sculpt vocals and mixes with three responsive parametric bands and intuitive spectrum dragging for instant tonal control.
We list 89 EQ plugins from 29 brands. The most represented are Waves, Apple and Tokyo Dawn Labs. Open any of them for a rundown of what it does and where it fits.
Kilohearts
Sculpt vocals and mixes with three responsive parametric bands and intuitive spectrum dragging for instant tonal control.
Softube
Craft vintage analog warmth with surgical four-band EQ, dual-topology compression, and transient shaping—all visualized in real time.
Waves
Balance your mix with surgical precision across three independent frequency bands, each offering switchable filter types and fixed cutoff points for consistent, musical EQ shaping.
Waves
Refine your mix with surgical precision using four overlapping EQ bands that adapt intelligently—proportional Q widens at subtle settings and tightens at aggressive ones, giving you natural control from sub-bass to air.
Waves
Dial in surgical tone control across the full spectrum with proportional Q filters that adapt bandwidth to your boost or cut—perfect for problem-solving and subtle spectral sculpting.
Kuassa
Warm and color your mix with musical 3-band shelving EQ that feels as intuitive as classic hardware.
Plugin Alliance
Capture the legendary warmth and character of vintage SSL consoles with 72 authentic channel emulations and switchable EQ personalities.
Plugin Alliance
Capture the legendary SSL 4000 G's punchy mids and smooth compression with component-accurate emulations and switchable EQ/dynamics character.
Kilohearts
Match any sound's frequency signature with 31-band precision and EQ profiles from hit records.
Ableton
Shape tone fast with a console-style three-band EQ, an 80 Hz rumble cut and a live spectrum of the result.
Apple
Polish your mix with surgical precision using eight color-coded bands and real-time FFT analysis that reveals exactly what your audio needs.
Reason Studios
Polish any track with surgical EQ control across four parametric bands and dual switchable filters for crystal-clear, radio-ready results.
Sonnox
Spot and fix frequency clashes across your mix with real-time masking detection, then sculpt each track's stereo width with surgical precision.
Eventide
Eliminate low-end muddiness while keeping punch intact—one knob separates boom from body with precision.
Steinberg
Mix like a pro with interactive visual EQ shaping and drag-and-drop frequency control.
Ableton
Balance up to 8 parametric filters across stereo, L/R, or M/S modes with real-time spectrum analysis and adaptive Q for transparent, focused tone shaping.
Avid
Command every frequency with seven simultaneous bands and six filter types, visualized in real-time for precise, intuitive mixing.
Ableton
Balance tone across three frequency bands with independent gain and crossover control—essential for quick, surgical mixing on any source.
Bitwig
Craft surgical tonal adjustments with two resonant bands and real-time visual feedback for intuitive mixing control.
Bitwig
Sculpt tone with surgical precision using five resonant bands and morphing controls for dynamic, evolving EQ moves.
Bitwig
Control club frequencies with custom crossovers and instant band isolation for DJ mixing precision.
Bitwig
Command surgical tone-shaping with eight adaptive EQ bands and fourteen filter modes, plus frequency shifting for creative harmonic control.
Eventide
Polish any source with overlapping parametric bands and flexible width control across the full spectrum.
Acon Digital
Command surgical tone shaping with twelve independent bands and eight filter types, from gentle slopes to extreme 120 dB/oct cuts.
Wavesfactory
Balance any mix with 32 surgical frequency bands and M/S processing, while dynamic attack/release controls keep every adjustment sounding natural and musical.
iZotope
Keep vocals and instruments clear in your mix while luxurious reverb textures evolve intelligently around them.
Newfangled Audio
Sculpt tone with surgical precision using 26 perceptually-tuned filters that mirror how humans actually hear, plus instantly match any reference source.
Image-Line
Morph between 8 EQ and pan shapes while drawing custom curves, then match spectrums with one click analysis.
Steinberg
Carve pristine mixes with 8 parametric bands and dynamic filtering, maintaining phase coherence across your entire frequency spectrum.
Image-Line
Punch up your bass with targeted frequency boosting, then dial in the intensity for clean, controlled low-end enhancement.
Image-Line
Craft surgical tonal control with 7 independent EQ bands and 7 filter types, shaping everything from subtle presence peaks to aggressive frequency cuts.
Image-Line
Dial in perfect mix balance with 7 bands, dual processing modes, and visual frequency analysis.
iZotope
Blend mixing precision with creative color—stack saturated warmth, lo-fi grit, and spatial effects on every frequency band.
Steinberg
Sculpt pristine tonal balance with 10 surgical bands and 7 sonic profiles—from transparent presence to resonant character shaping.
Steinberg
Carve intricate tonal landscapes with 30 frequency bands and real-time curve drawing, delivering surgical precision across seven distinct EQ voices.
Soundtheory
Gullfoss is a perception-aware EQ plugin that uses an advanced auditory perception model to automatically unmask and clarify audio signals. It reveals masked signal components by intelligently reducing dominant elements and boosting dominated ones, preserving dynamics and perceived loudness while improving clarity, detail, and spatiality without introducing artifacts.
Soundtheory
Gullfoss Master is a perception-aware parametric EQ that uses an advanced auditory model to unmask and clarify audio signals by intelligently recovering dominated frequency components and taming dominant ones. Optimized for the highest quality and lowest noise floor, it processes audio with approximately 20ms latency while preserving dynamics and perceived loudness without introducing artifacts.
Waves
Switch between seven distinct sonic characters—from warm vintage gear to surgical digital precision—then split mid/side processing to sculpt width and depth in a single EQ.
Slate Digital
Sculpt transparent, dynamic EQ curves with zero distortion and musical compression built into every filter.
Apple
Preserve phase relationships while pushing EQ to extremes—edit with total visual clarity and zero phase artifacts, regardless of how aggressively you adjust.
Waves
Eliminate phase distortion while surgically sculpting low frequencies with surgical precision across nine filter types and three implementation methods for pristine, transparent EQ.
Goodhertz
Carve surgical clarity or warm saturation with analog-modeled filters and independent resonance control—perfect for surgical EQ moves or creative sound design.
Plugin Alliance
Craft transparent, musical EQ curves with interactive bands and the legendary AIR BAND® for presence without harshness.
Universal Audio
Balance four overlapping EQ bands through parallel processing for transparent, musical tone shaping on stereo sources.
Apple
Match your audio's tone to a reference by analyzing spectral signatures, then fine-tune the EQ curve with surgical control over gain, frequency, and bandwidth.
Universal Audio
Punch through mixes with the legendary Neve preamp warmth and surgical three-band EQ that defined professional studios.
Universal Audio
Surgically isolate problem frequencies or accentuate clarity with surgical precision using four parametric bands and switchable shelves. Industry-standard Neve coloration elevates vocals and instruments with legendary British console character.
Universal Audio
Unlock vintage console warmth with surgical precision—three selectable bands let you brighten, focus, or anchor any track with the sonic character of a classic Neve desk.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Redistribute stereo width without phase artifacts—control depth, timing, and target across frequencies with surgical precision.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
OD Finesse is a resonance reduction processor that intelligently manages spectral content with frequency-dependent dynamic control using three customizable curves—Depth, Timing, and Guard. Unlike traditional fixed-crossover processors, it operates across multiple frequency bands simultaneously using minimum-phase filtering that preserves transients and phase coherence. It analyzes spectral content in real-time and adapts automatically to any signal level, providing true "set and forget" functionality for surgical resonance control without artifacts.
Sonnox
Achieve signature console warmth with four distinct EQ curves—from SSL punch to Neve smoothness to mastering precision.
Softube
Balance vintage warmth with surgical precision using three character-driven EQs that switch between passive and active circuits for authentic analog coloration.
Reason Studios
Control two independent parametric EQs with precise Q adjustment and ±18 dB gain to sculpt frequencies from 31 Hz to 16 kHz—toggle CPU-efficient modules on demand.
Arturia
Infuse tracks with vintage tube warmth and gentle EQ sculpting, then push saturation up to +76dB for aggressive character or subtle coloration.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Visualize and exploit psychoacoustic masking to mix smarter—sculpt spectral balance while hearing exactly what your ears perceive, not just what the meters show.
PreSonus
Balance tonal clarity with dynamic precision across multiple frequency bands, including selectable phase-linear filtering.
FabFilter
Dial in surgical precision across 24 bands with dynamic EQ that intelligently adapts to your mix, while mid/side processing lets you control stereo width independently.
FabFilter
Surgically balance any mix with 24 bands, dynamic EQ that responds to specific frequencies, and mid/side control—all visualized instantly through intuitive curve sketching.
Waves
Dial in silky highs and punchy lows with two legendary vintage Pultec EQs—deliver that coveted analog warmth and character.
D16 Group
Warm vintage EQ with selectable mid and high bands that deliver smooth, musical tone shaping without harsh artifacts.
Universal Audio
Nail the legendary Pultec sound on any source—three vintage EQ models with transformer saturation deliver that coveted analog warmth and presence that defined decades of hit records.
Waves
The Q10 is a versatile 10-band paragraphic equalizer offering surgical precision for problem-solving and creative sound shaping. Each band features six selectable filter types with independent control of gain, frequency, and Q, providing extreme flexibility from subtle corrective EQ to dramatic spectral modifications.
Cockos
ReaEQ is a parametric equalizer with four bands by default that allows you to add or remove bands as needed. It enables precise adjustments to the frequency spectrum of audio tracks through cutting or boosting specific frequencies or frequency ranges to compensate for deficiencies or enhance sound characteristics.
Cockos
Surgically shape tone across custom frequency bands with five independent processing modes—from precision EQ to surgical noise removal.
Waves
Infuse vintage Abbey Road warmth into any mix with silky-smooth EQ curves and lush stereo imaging from the legendary REDD console.
Waves
Balance any mix with surgical precision using six-band parametric EQ that reveals exactly what you're changing via real-time analysis and analog-modeled resonant shelves.
Waves
Capture the warm, musical character of vintage console EQ with integrated preamp—bring analog richness and presence to any source.
Eventide
Add silky high-end airiness without harsh transients using independent control of tonal and transient layers.
Soundtoys
Accentuate vocal presence or smooth harsh frequencies with three surgical EQ bands, then drive warmth into your mix with analog saturation character.
Apple
Isolate and enhance specific frequencies with surgical precision across five EQ modes—perfect for quick surgical fixes or creative tone shaping in any mix.
Kilohearts
Carve detailed spectral contours with steep 96dB/oct filters and modulate EQ in real-time for evolving, dynamic tone-shaping.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Balance stereo width and tone with six parametric bands plus musical filters designed for mastering clarity and punch.
Universal Audio
Switch between surgical precision and musical warmth to match any source. Frequency-dependent compression and pre-dynamics EQ positioning give you mixing moves unavailable on standard consoles.
Waves
Dial in the thick, punchy character of legendary SSL consoles. Four surgical bands with variable Q deliver everything from smooth tonal shaping to aggressive presence peaks.
Steinberg
Sculpt pristine tone with surgical 4-band parametric control, switchable shelving filters, and note-precise frequency editing.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Surgically tame problematic frequencies with four dynamic EQ bands that react to your mix in real-time, plus parallel processing for transparent, surgical results.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Dial in five distinct sonic characters—from pristine linear to funky saturation—while four EQ models adapt your tone to American, British, German, or Soviet aesthetics.
Tokyo Dawn Labs
Sculpt sonic character with five distinct EQ models and eight output stages, then glue your mix with parametric tilt filtering.
Bitwig
Balance tone instantly with dual shelving filters that pivot around any frequency. Tilt highs and lows with one unified control.
Goodhertz
Balance high and low frequencies while preserving perceived loudness, using variable slopes and resonant filters for surgical tone shaping.
Goodhertz
Craft your perfect tonal signature with surgical bass and treble shelves, plus variable-slope hi-pass and lo-pass filters for surgical clarity.
Softube
Tilt your mix's entire tonal balance with one intuitive knob, then dial in warmth with modeled transformer saturation.
Wavesfactory
Dynamically carve space in your mix by having one track automatically EQ around another—perfect for vocals cutting through instruments or drums sitting tight in the balance.
Softube
Carve warmth into lows and crystalline shimmer into highs with surgical low-shelf and peak filtering—vintage tube coloration without the hardware price tag.
Waves
Model classic 1073/1066 console warmth with switchable high-shelf and precision ±18 dB gain control for refined, analog-modeled EQ.
Waves
Dial in vintage console warmth and surgical high-end clarity with modeled analog EQ precision.
Apple
Dial in that warm, colored analog tone with fixed highs and flexible lows—three bands of classic console character that glue your tracks instantly.
Apple
Vintage Graphic EQ is a 10-band equalizer plugin based on a classic mixing console module, offering ±12 dB of cut/boost per band. It emulates the Proportional Q design of the original device, which widens filter bandwidth at lower cut/boost levels and narrows it at higher levels, making it suited for precise signal shaping and room tuning applications.
Apple
Warm your mix with dual vintage tube circuits that nail classic analog character while independent controls let you sculpt lows and highs separately.