How to use Tube-Tech PE 1C: Increase both the Boost and Atten knobs at the same time in the Low Frequency section to achieve the "Low End Trick," commonly used for equalizing bass drums?

Name: Tube-Tech PE 1C
Author: Softube

Increase both the Boost and Atten knobs at the same time in the Low Frequency section to achieve the "Low End Trick," commonly used for equalizing bass drums

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Tube-Tech PE 1C

Softube

Where to get itAvailable from Softubesoftube.com

The Tube-Tech PE 1C is a passive, tube-based equalizer plugin modeled after the classic 1950s Pultec EQ 1P. It features dual low shelf filters and parallel high frequency peak and shelving sections that can be combined for the characteristic "Pultec sound." Suitable for sources ranging from bass drums and guitars to vocals, it delivers a wide and open frequency response without graininess.

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Key Features

01Low Frequency section with Boost (0–14 dB) and Atten (0–18 dB) low shelf filters

02High Frequency Boost peak filter (0–18 dB sharp / 0–10 dB broad bandwidth)

03High Frequency Atten high shelf filter (0–18 dB) with 3 frequency choices

04Low Frequency frequency selector with 4 settings (20 Hz, 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz)

05High Frequency Boost selector with 10 settings (1 kHz–16 kHz)

06Bandwidth control for Boost peak filter (Sharp to Broad)

07Output Gain control (−10 dB to 10 dB)

08Parallel filter architecture enabling the "Low End Trick" technique

Things to Try

01Increase both the Boost and Atten knobs at the same time in the Low Frequency section to achieve the "Low End Trick," commonly used for equalizing bass drums

Formats

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