API 560

Name: API 560
Price: 32.91 USD
Author: Waves

by Waves · EQ · 10-band graphic EQ

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Emulation of the API 560 ten-band graphic equalizer.

Best for: Drums, Guitars, Bass. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: hardware emulation, American console, 60s, bass, drums, mixing, static.

What it does

Models the 1967 API 560 ten-band graphic equalizer.

Bands: ten one-octave bands from 31 Hz to 16 kHz, up to 12 dB each.
Proportional Q: narrower bandwidth with larger boosts or cuts.
Also: output level, phase and an analog modelling toggle.

Source: Waves product page

When to use it

A graphic EQ for broad, quick tonal moves and for tuning a full mix. It is closer to a fixed-band tone tool than the parametric EQs in the rated list. Waves suggests signal enhancement and room tuning.

Where to buy

Best Service: $32.91
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