Tag: equalizer

Techivation has released Tilt EQ, a free linear phase tone shaping equalizer plugin for Windows and macOS. The plugin combines tilt EQ processing with harmonic saturation, giving users a way to rebalance a sound without making it feel dull or thin.

A Tilt EQ With Harmonic Drive

Tilt EQ is built around a simple but useful idea. When the tilt curve removes energy from one part of the spectrum, the Drive control captures that energy and re-injects it as harmonic saturation. As a result, users can brighten or darken a sound while keeping more character in the signal.

According to Techivation, the saturation responds to the amount of energy removed by the EQ curve. This makes the Drive section react in a more musical way instead of working like a separate static distortion stage.

More Than a Basic Tone Shaper

Tilt EQ also includes an adjustable tilt range and slope, so users can control where the tonal shift happens and how steep it feels. In addition, the plugin supports mid-side processing and stereo balance control, which can be used to shift the effect across left and right or mid and side channels.

For cleanup work, Techivation includes low-cut and high-cut filters with adjustable cutoff and slope settings. Automatic gain compensation is also included, helping users keep loudness more consistent while shaping the tone.

Oversampling, Visual Feedback, and Workflow Tools

The Drive section runs with oversampling up to 8x to reduce aliasing. The plugin also includes an EQ curve display, analyser modes, spectrum visualizer options, and a harmonics overlay for the Drive section.

On top of that, Tilt EQ includes output control, scalable interface sizing, internal on and off switching, and undo and redo options. That makes it suitable for fast tonal moves on tracks, buses, and full mixes.

Features

• Free linear phase tilt EQ plugin
• Drive control that re-injects removed energy as harmonic saturation
• Adjustable tilt gain, range, and slope
• Mid-side and left-right processing modes
• Stereo balance control
• Low cut and high cut filters with variable slope
• Automatic gain compensation
• Drive oversampling up to 8x
• EQ curve display and spectrum visualizer
• Undo and redo support
• Scalable user interface

Plugin Formats

Tilt EQ is available in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. It also supports Apple Silicon natively.

Free Download

Tilt EQ plugin is available as a free download from the Techivation website.

Reflex Acoustics has released the Reflexive EQ plugin as a free download (VST3, AU, and AAX). It’s a fast, dynamic EQ focused on transparent mid/side tone‑shaping with automatic gain‑staging and a minimal control set.

The core engine uses four dynamic bell filters that can compress or expand, so you can tamp down harshness, enhance transients, or open up space without static boosts and cuts.

Dynamic Bells And Mid/Side Control

Each of the four bands can run in compression or expansion and target Mid and/or Side information. That makes it easy to de‑ess the center while widening air on the sides, or carve space around vocals, drums, and bass without smearing the stereo image.

Detection, Look‑Ahead, And Auto Gain

Attack and Release are available per band, with up to 10 ms Look‑Ahead for clean, responsive action. The detector range is customizable (and can be auditioned), with an automatic threshold that behaves consistently on both loud and quiet material. Optional automatic make‑up gain aims for a neutral LUFS impact, so the level stays honest while the tone changes.

Features

• Up to four independent dynamic EQ bell curves (Gain, Frequency, Q, Attack, Release)
• Compression or expansion per band
• Mid/Side processing per band
• Customizable detector frequency range with audition
• Up to 10 ms Look‑Ahead
• Automatic detector threshold for level‑independent behavior
• Optional automatic make‑up gain targeting neutral LUFS change
• External sidechain ducking (AU: click “Sidechain” in the display to activate)
• Spectrum analyzer with enhanced low‑end time/frequency resolution
• Highlights potentially clashing frequencies when an external sidechain is connected
• Resizable user interface
• Factory presets included

Formats And Requirements

Reflexive EQ is available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

Free Download

Reflexive EQ plugin is available as a free download from Reflex Acoustics.

Ghost Note Audio has released Spectrum Thief, a free EQ-matching plugin designed for precise frequency analysis and tone-matching tasks. The plugin is available in VST format for Windows and macOS, and as an Audio Unit for macOS. No registration or activation is required.

Spectrum Thief excels at capturing and matching the frequency response of any audio signal. It can be used to analyze and replicate the tonal characteristics of speaker cabinets, guitar tones, or even entire mixes by comparing them to a reference track.

EQ Matching with Impulse Response Export

The plugin not only matches EQ curves, but also allows users to export impulse responses. This makes it a useful tool for sound designers, mix engineers, and guitarists looking to apply consistent tonal shaping across different tracks or sessions.

By sampling a reference and target signal, Spectrum Thief creates an accurate EQ adjustment curve, helping users achieve the desired tonal match quickly and transparently.

Simple and Easy to Install

Spectrum Thief is lightweight, easy to use, and completely free. There’s no account signup or license activation, just download and start using it immediately.

Features

• EQ-matching plugin for tone and frequency analysis
• Export impulse responses from matched curves
• Ideal for cabinet profiling, tone shaping, and mix referencing
• No registration or activation required
• VST for Windows and macOS
• AU format for macOS

Free Download

Spectrum Thief is available now as a free download from Ghost Note Audio.

ToneLib has released TL BaxEQ, a free shelving equalizer plugin inspired by the classic Baxandall EQ circuit developed in the 1950s. Designed for transparent and musical frequency shaping, TL BaxEQ is an excellent tool for both mixing and mastering applications.

Classic Analog Warmth Meets Modern Digital Flexibility

The Baxandall EQ is known for its wide, gentle Q-factors and minimized phase shift, making it ideal for boosting or cutting high and low frequencies in a subtle and musical way. TL BaxEQ recreates this analog behavior while leveraging the precision and flexibility of a digital implementation.

Whether you’re adding air and sparkle to the highs or giving weight and thickness to the lows, TL BaxEQ delivers smooth, non-harsh results that are easy to dial in.

Visual Feedback and Streamlined Interface

The plugin features a flexible, resizable user interface with real-time animated EQ curves and an intuitive control layout. The display modes allow you to closely monitor input/output levels and see the EQ curve’s shape as you adjust parameters.

Each of the two main bands, low and high, offers gain control, edge frequency trimming, and shelf shape adjustment. TL BaxEQ also provides standalone operation, meaning you can use it without a DAW.

Features

• Based on Baxandall’s original shelving EQ circuit
• Transparent and musical EQ shaping for highs and lows
• Real-time animated EQ curve
• Input and output metering
• Scalable UI with customizable display
• Ultra-light DSP usage
• VST2, VST3, AU, and Standalone support
• Compatible with Windows and macOS

Free Download

TL BaxEQ transparent eq plugin can be downloaded for free at the ToneLib website. It is available in VST2, VST3, AU, and standalone formats for both Windows and macOS.

Kuassa has announced the release of BasiQ2, an updated version of their Baxandall Simple Equalizer. This free 3-band equalizer plugin offers a straightforward and intuitive tone-shaping experience. Modeled after the classic shelving Baxandall Equalizer, BasiQ2 retains its signature smooth slope and natural-sounding filter while introducing a range of new features.

Enhanced Engine and Redesigned Interface

BasiQ2 features a complete engine overhaul, improving both performance and sound quality. The interface has been redesigned with a modern, resizable window, making it more user-friendly and adaptable to different workflows. Users can now switch between dark and light modes for better visual comfort.

Versatile Tone Adjustment Tool

This multi-purpose equalizer is ideal for both mixing and mastering applications. With its wide bandwidth and neutral character, BasiQ2 is best suited for sweetening and enhancing a mix rather than for surgical corrections. Its simple controls allow users to shape the tonal balance effectively, whether adding presence, clarifying mids, or boosting bass frequencies.

Features

• NEW! Updated interface with a resizable window
• NEW! Dark and light mode options
• NEW! Portrait or landscape orientation support
• NEW! Low-pass and high-pass filters
• NEW! Preset management with A/B comparison

Ideal for Mixing and Mastering

BasiQ2’s refined filtering system and smooth tonal adjustments make it a valuable tool for producers looking for an easy-to-use, effective equalizer. Its minimalistic controls provide instant results, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

Free Download

BasiQ2 is a free 3-band equalizer plugin that enhances Kuassa’s lineup with improved features and usability. It is available in VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugin versions for Windows and Mac – you can download the BasiQ2 plugin on the Kuassa website.