EQ232D
by Bettermaker · EQ · Pultec-inspired EQ
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A Pultec-inspired mastering EQ based on Bettermaker's hardware, with a cleaner modern design and extra features.
Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: mastering, inspired by, hardware emulation, bus processing, mix bus, full mix, mid/side, 50s, clean, dual-mono, modern, static, vintage.
What it does
EQ232D is a mastering EQ modelled on Bettermaker's EQ232P MKII hardware, combining Pultec-style passive curves with modern parametric bands.
- Filters: five per channel: passive-style shelving sections, a 24 dB/octave high-pass and two parametric filters.
- Processing modes: stereo, dual mono and mid/side.
- Presets: includes mastering presets by Luca Pretolesi.
- Version: 1.1.0.
Source: Bettermaker product page
When to use it
Choose it for broad, musical mastering moves where you want Pultec-style boosts and cuts, but with the precision of parametric bands and mid/side control that a plain Pultec clone lacks.
- Best for: mastering and mix-bus EQ, especially on electronic, hip-hop and pop.
- Look elsewhere if: you want a simple one-to-one emulation of an original Pultec; the same developer's Passive Equalizer is closer to that idea.
Where to buy
- Plugin Alliance: $150
Tutorials and reviews
- Bettermaker EQ232D - Analogue modelling EQ - review and walkthrough
- Bettermaker EQ232D -Trailer
- Bettermaker EQ232D, review 2022
- The EQ PLUGIN that will make your MIXES sound BETTER (Bettermaker EQ232D)
- Pultec EQ vs Bettermaker EQ232D Shootout with Protoculture
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