IK Multimedia T-RackS EQP-1A

IK Multimedia EQP-1A

The IK Multimedia EQP-1A module is based on what is universally known as one of the best and most musical program EQs ever made, the Pultec EQP-1A. Extremely accurate modeling of two real world units known to have the sound with sonic performance that is indistinguishable from the originals. Thanks to IK’s DSM and new SCC resulted in this great sounding plug-in.

Electronic Delivery

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Description

Released in 1951 the original Pultec EQP-1 was the first program EQ in music history based on passive filter circuits. In this first version though the unit had a weak point caused by its passive filtering circuitry which was the inherent gain loss. It was then compensated in the following EQP-1A by adding an output makeup gain stage based on 12AU7, 12AX7 and 6X4 tubes which also contributed to its euphonic and musically rich sound. This modeled version has that same character and musicality which is immediately noticeable when performing broad frequency boosts. Closely replicating the frequency centers, boost/cut ranges and filters bandwidth makes it easy to use it for classic EQing techniques it is know for like the Pultec EQ Trick.

The IK Multimedia EQP-1A was originally design to be a program EQ. So it obviously shines in mix bus situations but it’s equally effective for single tracks EQing like adding low end whomp to a kick drum or adding presence to drums overheads. Its wide filters bandwidth makes it ideal to give color and air to a vocal track where it may be use in conjunction with also a sharper Q module (like IK’s own Classic T-RackS Equalizer) to cut out unwanted frequencies with more precision.

Features

• Works within the T-RackS CS Standalone application and as plug-in
• High-quality oversampling
• High-precision and high-transparency digital processors
• Accurately analog-modeled vintage classic devices
• Full-latency compensation support
• Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
• DSM and SCC proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices
• Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems

Tech Specs

Mac

Minimal: Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10 or later.

Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

Windows

Minimal: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card.

Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

NOTE: EQual processor requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Internet connection is necessary as all of the Custom Shop operations are web based.