8.6Great
Mäag Audio EQ4 by Plugin Alliance / Mäag Audio. The AIR BAND EQ that opens vocals and mix tops without harshness—simple, musical, and still everywhere on pop sessions.
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Mäag Audio EQ4 vs Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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8.6Great
Rupert Neve Designs' first in-house plugin version of its flagship Portico II Master Buss Processor, modeled by McDSP, for mix-bus and mastering dynamics and stereo control.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Mäag Audio EQ4 | Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | 6-band EQ with AIR BAND | Master buss processor (compressor, limiter, stereo field control) |
| Signature feature | AIR BAND high-frequency lift | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX via Plugin Alliance | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Developer | — | Rupert Neve Designs, modeled by McDSP |
| Platform | — | macOS and Windows, native Intel and Apple silicon |
| Authorization | — | iLok (USB, machine, or Cloud), 2 activations |
| Trial | — | 14-day free trial |
| Price | — | $199 |
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