GrapHack

Name: GrapHack
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · EQ · Graphic EQ with saturation

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Ten-band graphic equalizer with built-in saturation. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

Best for: Mix Bus, Guitars. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: free, full mix, analog-sounding, auto-gain, bus processing, creative, drums, hardware emulation, mix bus, built-in mix knob, mixing, oversampling, resizable UI, static, synths.

What it does

GrapHack is a ten-band graphic equalizer with saturation, modelled on a well-known American graphic EQ design (Analog Obsession doesn't name it).

Per-band saturation: each band can be switched between EQ and saturation with the M button, so you can drive individual frequency areas.
Blend controls: gain-compensated Drive on the input and a wet/dry Mix.
Handling: per-band bypass, 4x oversampling and a resizable interface (50 to 200%).

Version 1.1.0 is free from the developer's Patreon.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

Unusual among free EQs because the bands can saturate as well as cut and boost. That makes it useful for adding grit or warmth only to the region you choose, which a regular parametric or stock graphic EQ can't do.

Best for: colouring drums, synths and full mixes while shaping tone, and creative tone-carving.
Look elsewhere if: you want precise, narrow corrections. Ten fixed bands are broad by nature.

What producers say

A reviewer on KVR Audio gave it 5/5, praising the interface and calling the results "very natural", with the Mix blend a highlight for freeware.

KVR Audio product page

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

Tutorials and reviews

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