Reference 1998 Equalizer

Name: Reference 1998 Equalizer
Price: 99 USD
Author: Softube

by Softube · EQ · Tube passive EQ

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An equalizer plugin from Softube's Reference Equalizers line that emulates a modern tube-driven equalizer with four passive parallel bands and shelving filters.

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

Keywords: tube, modern, parallel processing, 90s, full mix, mastering, bus processing, colored, hardware emulation, mix bus, mixing, smooth, static, warm, wide.

What it does

A model of a modern, tube-driven EQ with four passive parallel bands, from Softube's Reference Equalizers line.

Bands: four passive parallel bands with shelving filters, from wide and smooth to more coloured shapes.
Low end: built-in "low end trick" shelving curves.
Tube stage: tube-driven warmth and saturation.
Extended Features: modern precision controls; Console 1 compatible.

Source: Softube product page

When to use it

A tube EQ for mixing and mastering, suited to shaping the low end and adding air without harshness. Alongside the 1956 model in the same line it covers a more modern character.

Where to buy

Tutorials and reviews

Manley Inspired EQs that sound FIRE! — Softube Reference 1956 & 1998

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