How to use API 560: Push the API 560 harder than conventional EQs due to its Proportional Q design for smooth, natural results?

Push the API 560 harder than conventional EQs due to its Proportional Q design for smooth, natural results

How to use API 560: Use the Analog modeling toggle to add vintage character or switch to digital precision?

Use the Analog modeling toggle to add vintage character or switch to digital precision

How to use API 560: Engage the 180-degree phase polarity shift to check phase relationships in your mix?

Engage the 180-degree phase polarity shift to check phase relationships in your mix

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API 560

Name: API 560
Author: Waves

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

The API 560 is a 10-band graphic equalizer plugin modeled on the 1967 API classic, featuring precision filtering and high headroom ideal for signal enhancement and room tuning. Its distinctive Proportional Q design intuitively widens filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings, delivering smooth and musical results even at extreme EQ adjustments.

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Key Features

0110 bands with one-octave increments (31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz)

02Proportional Q filter design that widens bandwidth at lower settings and narrows at higher settings

03±12dB gain range per band

04Analog modeling on/off switch

05180-degree phase polarity shift

06Output level control (-18dB to +18dB in 0.1dB steps)

07Peak level metering with clip detection

08Stereo and Mono component versions

Things to Try

01Push the API 560 harder than conventional EQs due to its Proportional Q design for smooth, natural results
02Use the Analog modeling toggle to add vintage character or switch to digital precision
03Engage the 180-degree phase polarity shift to check phase relationships in your mix

Formats

VST3AUAAX

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