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Carve EQ

Kilohearts

Where to get itAvailable from Kiloheartskilohearts.com

Carve EQ is a 31-band graphic equalizer with third-octave spacing and a workspace-centric interface designed for intuitive frequency sculpting. It offers both Left/Right and Mid/Side stereo processing modes, plus a powerful Match tool that automatically adjusts EQ curves to match reference tracks or avoid frequency clashes. The versatile editing toolkit—including Sculpt, Pencil, and Select tools—makes it accessible for quick creative work while providing precision controls for detailed curve editing.

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Key Features

0131 third-octave bands across the frequency spectrum
02Sculpt, Pencil, Select, Pan view, Zoom view, Reference, and Match tools
03Left/Right and Mid/Side stereo processing modes
04Real-time spectrum analyzer with adjustable frequency resolution and falloff
05Match tool with Detail and Amount tweaking, plus Invert option
06Reference tool for displaying overlaid spectra from sidechain, factory profiles, user profiles, or recordings
07A/B configuration selector for comparing equalization setups

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Sculpt tool to mold the frequency response organically by adjusting the tool size slider or mouse scroll wheel to control the affected area
  • 02Enable the Reference tool with a sidechain input to display the spectrum of another sound in real time while mixing to avoid frequency clashes
  • 03Use the Match tool on individual instruments by recording the input profile, selecting a target profile, and tweaking the Detail knob for sensitivity to narrow peaks or broad adjustments
  • 04Invert the matched curve in the Match tool to carve out frequency space in your track for another instrument rather than matching their curves directly
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXCLAPSTANDALONE
Official Website↗User Manual↗

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