SPL
High-headroom analog mastering EQ with proportional Q for exacting performance.
Product Categories: | Equalizer, Mixing, Mastering, Analog Modeling, TMT |
User Groups: | Producers, Mixing Engineers, Mastering Engineers |
The PQ Mastering Equalizer is a fully parametric, dual-channel five-band equalizer, based on SPL’s pioneering 120V rail technology. Able to switch between constant and proportional Q modes with the push of a button, this kind of circuit has not yet been achieved in any other analog equalizer.
Designed for precision performance
Each of the five bands of the PQ can be independently activated, deactivated, or switched between Constant Q and Proportional Q modes for even more targeted cuts and boosts. Thanks to the “1/4 Gain Switch”, you can reduce the range of the EQ from +/-20 dB down to +/-5 dB cut or boost to easily perform the small corrections common in mastering. And, with the detented potentiometers, precise settings are easy to dial in.
Now improved with plugin-only features
Brainworx’ familiar “Extra Unit” adds features to this legendary EQ that cannot be found on the original analog units. This retractable module includes patented TMT (Tolerance Modeling Technology for maximum analog realism in your DAW), M/S Processing, Mono-Maker, Stereo Width, THD, Auto Listen for all five bands and more. Everything you need in the digital domain.
Download this plugin – like all of our plugins and manuals – with our Installation Manager desktop application.
Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
Supported Operating Systems
macOS 12 down to macOS 10.11
Windows 11 down to Windows 8
Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon (except for AAX) architecture
PC
x64-compatible CPU
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Included in MEGA – or buy it below!
The MEGA Bundle contains every single PA plugin, including this one.
Starting at just $9.99/mo, and you can keep your favorites forever!
3 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
6 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
10 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
3 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
6 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
10 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.