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Pulsatec

D16 Group

Where to get itAvailable from D16 Groupd16.pl

Pulsatec is a virtual recreation of classic analog passive equalizers from the 1950s, delivering a 4-band shelving and peaking EQ design with distinctive parallel boost and attenuation controls on the low end. This plugin combines vintage character through selectable Clean or Triode amplifier models with modern workflow features like a real-time frequency analyzer, comprehensive preset management, and MIDI learn capabilities.

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Key Features

014-band EQ with low/mid-low/mid-high/high frequency bands
02Low frequency band with independent parallel boost and attenuation controls
03Discrete frequency selection across all bands
04Real-time analyzer (RTA) showing input, output, and frequency response overlay
05Clean and Triode amplifier models with switchable coloration
06Factory and user preset management with Groups and Tags filtering
07MIDI CC Learn for parameter control mapping

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Triode amplifier model when processing signals with high input levels to introduce tube-based coloration
  • 02Adjust the Low Frequency band's parallel Boost and Attenuation controls simultaneously to create a distinctive frequency dip for enhanced low-end control
  • 03Enable the RTA and switch between Input, Output, and Freq. Response displays to compare spectrum before and after equalization in real time
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAX
Official Website↗User Manual↗

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