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EQ

H-EQ

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

H-EQ is a hybrid equalizer featuring vintage and modern equalization curves inspired by British and American consoles. It combines seven filter types per band—including a proprietary asymmetrical bell filter—with an intuitive musical keyboard interface for frequency selection and exclusive MS matrix mode for independent mid/side processing.

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Key Features

01Seven filter types per band: US Vintage, UK Vintage 1, UK Vintage 2, US Modern, UK Modern, Digital 1, Digital 2
02Five parametric bands plus high-pass and low-pass filters
03Asymmetrical bell filter (Digital 1) with Q control that tilts rather than changes width
04Musical keyboard interface for frequency selection by note (F0–E10 range)
05MS matrix mode for independent mid and side channel processing
06Real-time frequency spectrum analyzer with multiple display options
07Analog section with harmonic distortion (THD) and hum/noise level controls
08Solo function for individual band audition with momentary and latching modes

Things to Try

  • 01Use Digital 1 asymmetrical filter with low Q (1) values on bass and kick drum for gentle, musical scooping of low-mids
  • 02Use Digital 1 asymmetrical filter with high Q (100) values on cymbals and vocals to create sharp rising slope with gentle high-frequency roll-off
  • 03Click on specific notes in the Keyboard section to snap parametric bands to musical frequencies for note-based correction
  • 04Toggle Analog section and cycle through vintage types to add harmonic coloration, adjusting THD Level (0–1000%) for desired distortion character
Formats
VST3AUAAX

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