Transparent EQ for Mastering: No Phase Smearing or Coloration
Standard EQs delay some frequencies, which produces phase shifts. This can be a problem when mastering or when mixing multi-miked groups. EQ can exaggerate phase shifts caused by using multiple mics on instruments. And with parallel processing, equalizing one path can change its phase compared to the other.
For scenarios where phase is critical—especially mastering—Waves’ Linear Phase EQ is the answer. It’s transparent, free of smearing, and can handle a wide variety of crucial equalization tasks.
Choose Your Transparency
The Broadband version includes a special lowband stage and 5 parametric EQ stages, while the Lowband component’s 3 parametric stages cover 11 Hz to 602 Hz, with the precision of 11 Hz resolution.
Choose Your EQ Shape
Sculpt your ideal response with low shelf, low pass, high shelf, and high pass shapes for every stage—each with a choice of “analog” or “digital” slope characteristics. The ninth shape is a variable-width bell.
Shape the Low Frequencies with Precision
The Lowband component’s design, and Q factor, extract the accurate fullness of bass frequencies down to 11 Hz. 3 low-frequency parametric stages have 5 filter types—low cut, low shelf, bell, high shelf, and high cut.
Mastery for Mastering
Linear-phase EQ’s accuracy and uncolored character have made it a favorite for critical mastering applications. Choose a 12 dB display range to see settings in more detail, or 30 dB for a broad overview of all possible settings.
requirements:
mac:
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
internet required: no
plugins:
VST-2
VST-3
AU
AAX
windows:
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11
internet required: no
plugins:
VST-2
VST-3
AAX
trial: no
notes:
feature: 3-band, low-frequency component is optimized for low-band surgery
Exceptionally precise curves for consistent EQ
9 response curves for the 5 parametric stages
No learning curve—the familiar interface is like the Renaissance EQ
Broadband component covers the audio range from 22 Hz to 18 kHz
Processes transients with more focus and clarity than standard EQ
±30 dB of boost/cut per stage outperforms most EQs
2 special modes for extreme EQ settings
licensing methods:
computer
usb
platforms: mac
windows
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